Mechanic

City of Cleveland Heights; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical & Dental Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Deferred Compensation Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

City of Cleveland Heights is seeking a skilled maintenance mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and repair work citywide. You will diagnose vehicle failures, repair engines, brakes, hydraulics, and related systems on heavy equipment and trucks.

The role requires a valid Ohio CDL, 3–5 years of mechanical experience, and diesel certifications. Overtime, shift rotation, and towing duties may be involved, with benefits included for permanent full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Ohio CDL.
• 3–5 years mechanical experience in automotive and heavy equipment repair.
• Must possess diesel certifications.
• Knowledge of engines (gas and diesel), brakes, hydraulics, lighting, transmissions, electrical, HVAC, tires, and plows.
• Reliable with attendance and able to work overtime and shifts.
• Able to operate towing equipment and assist towing operations.
• Available to work holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses causes of equipment malfunction to determine parts needing repair, adjustment, rebuilding or replacement.
• Repairs engine and components such as carburetors, fuel injection, cooling systems, and suspension.
• Performs tune-ups on engines of various equipment including heavy trucks and specialized equipment.
• Repairs or installs mechanical, electrical and hydraulic units such as power-take offs and snow removal blades.
• Monitors need for other repairs and performs as required.
• May perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs.
• Cleans work area and stores tools properly.

Skills

CDL

Mechanical experience

Diesel certs

Engine repair

Brakes

Hydraulics

Electrical

Towing equipment

Overtime

Shift rotation

Tools

N/A

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: preventative maintenance and repair, diagnosing vehicle failure, and the repair of all equipment Citywide.

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: preventative maintenance and repair, diagnosing vehicle failure, and the repair of all equipment Citywide.

Examples of Duties

• Diagnoses the causes of equipment malfunction to determine which parts need repair, adjustment, rebuilding, fabrication or replacement
• Repairs engine and associated components such as carburetors, electronic fuel injection systems, cooling systems and front-end and rear suspension systems
• Performs tune-ups on engines of various types of equipment including heavy trucks, heavy equipment and specialized equipment
• Repairs, overhauls, modifies, replaces, or installs mechanical, electrical and/or hydraulic units such as power-take offs, snow removal blades, etc., on trucks and other heavy equipment
• Observes the need for other necessary repairs and performs as required
• May perform preventative maintenance and complete minor repairs
• Cleans assigned work area and picks up tools and places them in appropriate cabinet/chest

Requirements

Typical Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Ohio Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Minimum of three to five years mechanical experience in automotive and heavy equipment repair
• Must possess appropriate diesel certifications by an accredited organization
• Must be knowledgeable in the repair of engines (gas and diesel), brakes, hydraulics, lighting, transmissions, electrical, heating and air conditioning systems, tire repairs, and plow repairs
• Must be reliable and able to assist in all departmental activities as requested
• Reliable attendance is required
• Must have the ability to safely work well with others and follow both written and verbal instructions
• Must be available for emergencies requiring overtime hours of work and available for shift rotation as needed
• Must be able to operate the city's towing equipment and assist with all related towing operations
• Must be available to work Holidays and weekends and to assist in other City Departments as needed.

The City of Cleveland Heights offers permanent full time employees an excellent benefits package!

• Comprehensive Medical & Dental Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Employee Assistance Program