Light Equipment Mechanic: Preventive Maintenance & Repairs

City of Grand Rapids; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision starting 1

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

The City of Grand Rapids is seeking a skilled automotive/heavy equipment technician to perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on a variety of gasoline and diesel engines across department vehicles.

You will prepare work orders, requisition parts, and coordinate with other crews to ensure timely service and safe operation of city equipment, including light-duty vehicles, heavy equipment, and specialized machinery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with automotive/heavy equipment training.
• At least two years of related automotive/heavy equipment repair experience.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair city vehicles for various departments.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, steering, braking, engine, and transmission systems.
• Fabricate, install, and repair auxiliary equipment like compressors and plows.
• Prepare work orders and requisition parts and equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diagnostics

Mathematical skills

Repair electronics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Automotive/heavy equipment training

State certifications

Tools

Bench and hand tools

Test equipment

Equipment maintenance

Job description

The City of Grand Rapids is seeking a skilled automotive/heavy equipment technician to perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on a variety of gasoline and diesel engines across department vehicles.

You will prepare work orders, requisition parts, and coordinate with other crews to ensure timely service and safe operation of city equipment, including light-duty vehicles, heavy equipment, and specialized machinery.