Maintenance Mechanic

City of Forest Park; Forest Park (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Forest Park is seeking a skilled automotive technician to perform preventive maintenance and general repairs on the City's fleet. You will maintain maintenance records, assist with bidding specs, and support Public Works as needed.

Candidates must have a High School diploma, at least two years in motor vehicle repair, and a valid Ohio CDL-Class A with motorcycle endorsement; ASE and EVT certifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Commercial Driver’s License-Class A from Ohio, including motorcycle endorsement.
• Desirable ASE certification and EVT certification.
• Two years of paid/employed experience in motor vehicle repair work.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on City-owned equipment and vehicles.
• Perform general automotive repair such as brakes, engines, and parts replacement.
• Maintain record system on Preventive Vehicular Maintenance program.
• Assist Fleet Manager in preparing bidding specs for new equipment.
• May operate equipment or perform other work in Public Works Department as required.
• Must be willing to work shifts/nights/weekends/holidays.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Motor vehicle repair

Small engine repair

Diesel engines

Brake systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Record keeping

Safety rules

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Commercial Driver’s License-Class A

ASE certification

EVT Certification

Job description

Performs preventive maintenance and general repair work on vehicles and equipment in the City's fleet; carries out work assignments as received from the Fleet Manager.

1. Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on all City-owned equipment such as oil changes, lubrication, motor tune‑ups, diesel trucks and heavy equipment.
2. Performs general automotive repair work on all City-owned equipment as needed. This would include such things as installing or adjusting brakes, overhauling engines, carburetor repair, and replacing worn out or defective parts on motor vehicles and equipment.
3. Maintains record system on Preventive Vehicular Maintenance program.
4. Assists Fleet Manager in preparing bidding specifications for new equipment.
5. May operate equipment or perform other work in Public Works Department as required.
6. Must be willing to work shifts/emergencies other than normal business hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
7. Performs related work as required.

1. General knowledge of small engine repair, automotive repair, combustion and diesel engines,all of the various systems associated with automotive-equipment, including fuel carburetion, fuel pumps, fuel injection, brakes, steering, transmissions, suspension, electrical, cooling, lubrication, air conditioning systems, ABS brake systems, and hydraulics,including police cars, fire department apparatus and ability to perform scheduled preventive vehicular maintenance.

1. Ability to maintain a record system on the Preventative Vehicular Maintenance Program established and schedule maintenance as required.

1. Thorough knowledge of the State laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles and trailerson the highways.

1. Skill and care in the operation of motor vehicles.

1. Knowledge of safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards and safe work practices when working with and around automotive equipment and automotive repair equipment.

1. Ability to lift 75 lbs.

1. Ability to perform moderately heavy to heavy manual labor.

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

1. Two years paid/employed experience in motor vehicle repair work.

1. Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License-Class A from the State of Ohio, including a motorcycle endorsement, and the ability to drive at night with no restrictions.

1. Must be able to be insured and remain insurable by the City’s insurance carrier if the position requires driving. It is desirable to possess a certification from the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification.