EVT Diesel Mechanic

City of North Myrtle Beach; North Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Paid holidays

Vacation Leave

Job summary

City of North Myrtle Beach is seeking an experienced mechanic to maintain and repair a wide range of City and Fire Department vehicles and heavy equipment. The role involves diagnosing electrical, hydraulic and mechanical issues, performing preventive maintenance, and coordinating with the Fleet Superintendent.

The ideal candidate holds EVT/ASE certifications and a strong background in heavy/diesel repair, with a valid driver’s license and manufacturer-specific trainings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with vocational/technical training in automotive/diesel/mechanical repair.
• Seven years of experience as a mechanic, including five years as heavy/diesel and/or EVT mechanic.
• Valid driver’s license, EVT Certification, ASE Certification, and manufacturer-specific training (Ford, Caterpillar, Cummins, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, diagnosis and repair on gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Repair, overhaul and maintain City and Fire Department vehicles; inspect, troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical and braking systems.
• Operate diagnostic computers, design and fabricate specialized equipment, and coordinate shop workload with the Fleet Superintendent.

Skills

Heavy equipment knowledge

Preventive maintenance planning

Education

High school diploma with vocational/technical training in automotive/diesel/mechanical repair

Tools

Diagnostic computer/software usage

Welding tools

Shop equipment operation

Job description

• Manufacturer specific training/certification (Ford, Caterpillar, Cummins, etc.)

General Statement of Job

Under limited supervision, performs maintenance, diagnosis and repairs on a variety of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and heavy equipment. Working with priority input provided by the Fire Department Division Chief, performs specialized and skilled work involving the repair and maintenance of emergency vehicle apparatus assigned to the Fire Department, in addition to assisting with remainder of City fleet as workload allows. Work is performed with considerable independence in accordance with specific instructions and defined procedures and schedules. Position may require after hour call-outs for priority repairs of emergency vehicles as well. Assists the Fleet Superintendent in setting repair priorities, reviewing work, maintaining standards, training mechanics, and coordinating shop workload. Uses diagnostic computer and software from various manufacturers to assess equipment problems and issues. Performs related duties such as conducting preventive maintenance, operating shop equipment, providing wrecker service, maintaining service records, maintaining the shop, upkeep on maintenance facility, tools, and equipment.

Repairs, overhauls, and maintains a variety of City and Fire Department vehicles to include diesel and gas engines, transmissions, pumps and valves of assigned equipment. Inspects assigned equipment, diagnoses noise, electrical and mechanical problems and determines the extent of repairs. Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs air, brakes, electrical and hydraulic systems; maintains and repairs components in fire pump system. Designs and fabricates specialized equipment; performs welding, replaces or rebuilds needed parts and equipment as necessary. Maintains, diagnoses, and repairs hydraulic, electrical, control, air, and brake systems on fire engines, specialty service equipment, construction equipment, heavy trucks, etc. Performs major repairs for gasoline and diesel engine vehicles and heavy equipment, including mechanical defects such as engine, hydraulic, electrical, computer, air conditioning, tire, drive train, brakes (hydraulic and air), steering, suspension, axles, front-ends, transmissions, cooling systems, and/or related systems. Repairs heavy duty vehicles and construction equipment, commercial trucks, electrical generators, compactors, backhoes, Class 8 dump trucks, recycle trucks, residential and commercial garbage trucks, track-hoes, street sweepers, vac trucks, crane trucks, wheel loaders forklifts, and other hydraulic equipment. Performs senior mechanic duties including assisting, instructing, assigning and reviewing work, maintaining standards, and coordinating vehicle/equipment maintenance activities. Assists in the preparation and review of specifications for vehicles, construction equipment and mechanical equipment purchases. Verifies equipment meets specifications at time of delivery. Evaluates and maintains inventory for automotive parts and supplies to ensure availability of parts and materials to service the needs of the City Fleet; contacts vendors and arranges for deliveries; prepares requisitions. Assists with the review of city vehicles, equipment and other property to phase out any surplus or defective property. Responsible for various preventative maintenance duties such as changing oil, fluids, belts, hoses, tires, filters, etc., and performing greasing, cleaning, and other routine tasks. Performs wrecker service and responds to emergency calls; performs duties on an on-call basis as assigned for emergency repairs. Determines the disposition of road repair needed; performs or initiates corrective action, as needed, i.e. changing tires, jump starting vehicles, towing, ec. Receives daily repair sheets, generates work orders, reviews maintenance records, safety records, OSHA reports, etc. Updates records and submits completed work orders for close-out. Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly manner to promote effective and safe operations. Experience and ability to use diagnostic computer and software from various manufacturers. Utilizes a wide variety of tools in the performance of duties such as mechanic's tools, welding tools, machine tools, hand tools, pneumatic tools, automotive diagnostic/testing computers, etc.; operates a truck, welding machine, etc. Ability to operate various trucks and heavy equipment, including: welding machine, backhoe, trackhoe, commercial truck, tractor, forklift, wrecker, etc. Maintains records of maintenance, test and work performed on a computer-based system. Punctual, regular, and reliable attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at the City of North Myrtle Beach.

Minimum Training And Experience

Education: High school graduate with vocational/technical school training in automotive/diesel/mechanical repairExperience: Seven (7) years of experience as a mechanic, to include five (5) as a heavy/diesel and/or EVT mechanicCertifications:

• Valid driver’s license
• EVT Certification
• ASE Certification
• Manufacturer specific training/certification (Ford, Caterpillar, Cummins, etc.)

Preferred

• Experience with computerized diagnostic and maintenance management system is preferred
• Class E License

Note

• The City retains the right to determine equivalencies.
• Any certifications not possessed at hire, must be obtained before the employee is removed from probation in order to continue employment with the City.

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to operate a truck, welding machine, drill press, back hoe, wrecker, mechanical, carpentry, welding, and machine tools, mops and brooms, sand blaster and automotive test equipment. Must be able to exert up to fifty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to twenty-five pounds of force frequently, and/or ten pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to one hundred pounds.

Other Information

Essential Job Functions

Repairs, overhauls, and maintains a variety of City and Fire Department vehicles to include diesel and gas engines, transmissions, pumps and valves of assigned equipment. Inspects assigned equipment, diagnoses noise, electrical and mechanical problems and determines the extent of repairs. Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs air, brakes, electrical and hydraulic systems; maintains and repairs components in fire pump system. Designs and fabricates specialized equipment; performs welding, replaces or rebuilds needed parts and equipment as necessary. Maintains, diagnoses, and repairs hydraulic, electrical, control, air, and brake systems on fire engines, specialty service equipment, construction equipment, heavy trucks, etc. Performs major repairs for gasoline and diesel engine vehicles and heavy equipment, including mechanical defects such as engine, hydraulic, electrical, computer, air conditioning, tire, drive train, brakes (hydraulic and air), steering, suspension, axles, front-ends, transmissions, cooling systems, and/or related systems. Repairs heavy duty vehicles and construction equipment, commercial trucks, electrical generators, compactors, backhoes, Class 8 dump trucks, recycle trucks, residential and commercial garbage trucks, track-hoes, street sweepers, vac trucks, crane trucks, wheel loaders forklifts, and other hydraulic equipment. Performs senior mechanic duties including assisting, instructing, assigning and reviewing work, maintaining standards, and coordinating vehicle/equipment maintenance activities. Assists in the preparation and review of specifications for vehicles, construction equipment and mechanical equipment purchases. Verifies equipment meets specifications at time of delivery. Evaluates and maintains inventory for automotive parts and supplies to ensure availability of parts and materials to service the needs of the City Fleet; contacts vendors and arranges for deliveries; prepares requisitions. Assists with the review of city vehicles, equipment and other property to phase out any surplus or defective property. Responsible for various preventative maintenance duties such as changing oil, fluids, belts, hoses, tires, filters, etc., and performing greasing, cleaning, and other routine tasks. Performs wrecker service and responds to emergency calls; performs duties on an on-call basis as assigned for emergency repairs. Determines the disposition of road repair needed; performs or initiates corrective action, as needed, i.e. changing tires, jump starting vehicles, towing, ec. Receives daily repair sheets, generates work orders, reviews maintenance records, safety records, OSHA reports, etc. Updates records and submits completed work orders for close-out. Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly manner to promote effective and safe operations. Experience and ability to use diagnostic computer and software from various manufacturers. Utilizes a wide variety of tools in the performance of duties such as mechanic's tools, welding tools, machine tools, hand tools, pneumatic tools, automotive diagnostic/testing computers, etc.; operates a truck, welding machine, etc. Ability to operate various trucks and heavy equipment, including: welding machine, backhoe, trackhoe, commercial truck, tractor, forklift, wrecker, etc. Maintains records of maintenance, test and work performed on a computer-based system. Punctual, regular, and reliable attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at the City of North Myrtle Beach.

Additional Job Functions

Picks up and delivers equipment to outside vendors for repairs.

Performs Other Related Duties As Required.

All employees of the municipality shall learn the emergency operations procedures for their respective department and position and execute these duties fully during times of emergency. This may or may not include assignment to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

Health & Wellness

Employee Health Center (EHC)

The City of North Myrtle Beach (CNMB) provides an EHC for full-time employees and eligible dependents on the city’s health insurance plan. The EHC provides sick visits, primary care, onsite Rx, and annual physicals with no copays.

Wellness Benefit

The CNMB maintains a Wellness Incentive Plan (WIP) for full-time employees and spouses on the city’s health insurance plan. The WIP is designed to help reduce health risk among employees and promote a healthy workplace.

Participating In The WIP Provides The Benefits Of

• Saving money on insurance premiums
• Earning up to $505 in HRA funds
• Being proactive about your health
• Helping to keep City health insurance premiums low

Health Insurance (In-network)

• $1,000 individual deductible
• $3,000 family deductible
• Annual maximum out of pocket $3,000 per individual/ $7,500 per family including deductibles, copays and coinsurance
• Primary care $35 copay/ Specialty $45 copay

Health insurance deductions below Per Pay Period

Plans Wellness Participant Wellness Non-Participant Employee $0.00 $42.00 Employee/Child $68.00 $102.00 Employee/Spouse $123.00 $204.00 Family $169.00 $277.00

Dental Insurance

• Preventative services covered at 100% in-network
• Major services covered at 50% in-network
• Annual maximum of $1,750

Prescription Benefits

• $10 Generic/$35 Formulary/$45 Non-Formulary
• Mail order and specialty pharmacy available

Vision Care

• $225 material allowance (in-network) every benefit period towards prescription or nonprescription eyewear with a one-time $25 copay
• In-network vision exams covered 100% with a $10 copay

Aquatic & Fitness Center

The CNMB offers full-time employees a discounted membership at the Aquatic & Fitness Center. Membership can be paid through payroll deduction.

Other Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Holidays and Leave

Paid Holidays

• New Year’s Day
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Fourth of July
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• Four floating holidays (two personal)

Vacation Leave

Years of ServiceRegular FT0 to 580 hours each year5 to 10120 hours each year10 or More160 hours each year

Sick Time

• 80 hours annually on January 1st
• Unused sick time is paid out at 50% in February of the following year

Holiday Bonus

• Full-time employees, employed before August 15th of each year, are eligible for a Holiday Bonus

Employee Tenure

• Longevity awards at every five years of service (5 percent bonus)

Retirement

Retirement health insurance is available if eligibility requirements are met.

General Retirement

General Employees* are enrolled in a 401(a) account upon hire. The account is funded by contributions made by the employee and the City.

• City contributes 8% of employee’s salary & employee contributes a mandatory 2%
• Vesting: 5 years of service

Supplemental Retirement

457 Plan

Benefits

Designed for full-time employees to save and invest money with tax benefits. Contributions are made to an account based on the amount the employee chooses to allocate. Key features of the plan include:

• Flexible withdrawal