Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic – Field & Shop

City of St Joseph; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St. Joseph is seeking an Auto Mechanic to repair heavy and medium duty equipment in the Fleet division of Public Works and Transportation.

You will diagnose and replace worn parts, weld, fabricate tools, and perform preventive maintenance on trucks, graders, loaders, excavators, and specialty equipment. The role requires a high school diploma; a Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement and a Missouri Safety Inspector Permit within stated timelines are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; able to obtain within 6 months.
• 1–3 years of related field experience preferred.
• Missouri Safety Inspector Permit within 180 days.
• Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement required within 3 months.
• Drug screening and criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, remove and replace defective parts in vehicles and equipment.
• Weld and cuts metals and parts.
• Fabricate various devices and pieces of equipment.
• Operate and maintain shop power tools including hoists, band saws, drill presses, torches, hydraulic hose splicer, etc.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspect/replace tires.
• Assist other mechanics as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance and inventory of filters, fluids and tires.
• Handle service calls and field repairs as necessary.

Skills

Basic mechanics

Advanced mechanics

Auto electrical

Heating & cooling

Welding

Cutting

Grinding

Fabrication

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1-3 years experience in related field

Missouri Safety Inspector Permit

Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement

Tools

Hoists

Band saws

Drill presses

Torch

Hydraulic hose splicer

Tire changer machine

Job description

City of St. Joseph is seeking an Auto Mechanic to repair heavy and medium duty equipment in the Fleet division of Public Works and Transportation.

You will diagnose and replace worn parts, weld, fabricate tools, and perform preventive maintenance on trucks, graders, loaders, excavators, and specialty equipment. The role requires a high school diploma; a Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement and a Missouri Safety Inspector Permit within stated timelines are preferred.