Fleet Mechanic: Diesel, Gas & Heavy Equipment Expert

City of Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forty-hour work week

Paid leave: vacation, sick, holidays

Health insurance including major-med,視

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

City of Omaha is seeking a skilled automotive and heavy equipment mechanic to perform maintenance and repairs on a wide range of vehicles and equipment, under foreman supervision. The position requires a high school diploma plus experience, with opportunities to work on gasoline, diesel, and electric systems across trucks, fire apparatus, forestry equipment, and more.

Examinations include a structured interview; veteran points available; benefits include health insurance, pension, and twelve

Qualifications

• Knowledge of gasoline, diesel, and battery engines and repair methods.
• Ability to operate computers and maintenance software.
• Experience with light to heavy truck, forestry, golf turf and fire apparatus repair.
• Knowledge of safety requirements for mechanical work.
• Ability to read maintenance manuals.

Responsibilities

• Overhauls and repairs engines, transmissions, cooling systems.
• Operates automotive and test equipment for inspections.
• Repairs hydraulic systems and leaks.
• Inspects tires; performs mounting and balancing.
• Performs minor welding and fabrication.
• Drives tow-truck for field recoveries.
• Maintains maintenance records and work orders.
• Maintains clean, safe work area.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Engine know-how

Diesel & gasoline

Electrical/hydraulic repair

Safety compliance

Diagnostics with equipment

Education

High school diploma + 2 years automotive/heavy equipment mechanic experience

Tools

Forklift permit

Second Grade Hoisting & Engineer's Certificate

EPA 609 A/C license

Shop tools

Job description

City of Omaha is seeking a skilled automotive and heavy equipment mechanic to perform maintenance and repairs on a wide range of vehicles and equipment, under foreman supervision. The position requires a high school diploma plus experience, with opportunities to work on gasoline, diesel, and electric systems across trucks, fire apparatus, forestry equipment, and more.

Examinations include a structured interview; veteran points available; benefits include health insurance, pension, and twelve