Garage Mechanic 3

City of Lebanon; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lebanon is seeking a qualified mechanic to maintain and repair automotive, construction, and maintenance equipment, including heavy trucks and diesel engines. The role serves as an assistant supervisor and requires CDL Class A or the ability to obtain within six months.

Minimum seven years of mechanical experience with diesel engines is needed, along with a high school diploma or GED. Technical schooling is a plus, and the candidate will work in a public works environment in Lebanon,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of mechanical experience with gasoline and diesel engines, with majority on diesel engines and heavy equipment.
• CDL class A license required or ability to obtain within 6 months; must acquire Tennessee license within 30 days if not held.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical school is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair on light and heavy trucks, gasoline and diesel motors, tractors, and construction equipment.
• Repair and diagnose engine, hydraulic, electrical, and drivability issues on heavy trucks and equipment.
• Overhaul transmissions/engines, axles, electrical systems, and perform major repairs.
• Conduct routine maintenance such as oil changes and filter changes; maintain service records.

Skills

Heavy truck maintenance

Diesel engine repair

Hydraulics troubleshooting

Electrical systems

General mechanical repair

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

City of Lebanon Public Works, 406 Tennessee Blvd, Lebanon, Tennessee, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 5:59 AM

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Lebanon. Applicants must use their own personal email address when applying. If you are using someone else’s email address, your application will be rejected. A completed application is required for your application to be considered and reviewed by the hiring manager. Do not leave blanks and do not skip the application questionnaire. Please be sure to fill out your full work history to be considered for this position.

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK

Responsible for maintenance and repair of automotive, construction, and maintenance equipment, both gasoline and diesel-powered. Also acts as an assistant supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform general overall and repair work on light and heavy trucks, gasoline and diesel motors, tractors, construction, and mechanical equipment, and small engine repair.
• Repair and diagnose heavy trucks, engines, hydraulics, electrical, and drivability concerns.
• Transmission/engine overhaul, axle repair, major electrical, light body, complete vehicle overhaul, trailer, and heavy equipment repair/diagnosis.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment such as changing oil and filters, and tuning engines.
• Maintain shop records and service reports.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Perform supervisors’ duties when necessary.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of heavy trucks and construction equipment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to perform a variety of repair and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to use necessary tools and required skills.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with co-workers and city employees.
• Knowledge of recycling and disposal methods of hazardous chemicals, batteries, and etc.
• Knowledge of standard practices for maintenance of diesel and gasoline-operated equipment.

DRIVER LICENSE

CDL class A required or ability to obtain a class A CDL within 6 months of hire. If a candidate does not have a valid Tennessee driver's license, they must acquire one within 30 days of hire.

EDUCATION

A High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required. Technical School is a plus.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 7 years of mechanical experience with gasoline and diesel experience with a majority of experience on diesel engines and heavy equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in outside weather conditions. The employee works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. Exposed to extended periods of physical exertion. Good hand-eye coordination required. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is also required to reach with hands and arms. An employee must be capable of performing heavy manual labor for extended periods of time. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include depth perception and the ability to focus.

It shall be the responsibility of the City of Lebanon Public Works Director to assess the type(s) of reasonable accommodations which may be necessary to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of this position and to provide such necessary reasonable accommodations to a qualified individual with a disability, provided that nothing herein shall be construed to require the provision of reasonable accommodations if doing so will impose an undue hardship on the employing agency or a direct threat to the safety of himself/herself or others.

City of Lebanon Public Works, 406 Tennessee Blvd, Lebanon, Tennessee, United States of America