Mechanic

City of Decatur; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

City of Decatur is seeking a mechanic to participate in mechanical repair and maintenance of city vehicles and equipment. The role involves hands-on diagnostics, emergency roadside repairs, and maintaining shop operations.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, relevant apprenticeship or 1–2 years experience, and a valid driver’s license. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic repair principles for vehicles and equipment.
• Experience with apprenticeship/internship or 1–2 years in a similar role.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Alabama driver’s license.
• Familiarity with repair methods, tools and equipment for a wide range of vehicles.
• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of work safety principles.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance schedules.
• Ability to use computers and job-related software.

Responsibilities

• Performs engine, exhaust, electrical, brake, hydraulic, and transmission repairs on a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance functions and checks battery, tires, lights, transmissions, exhaust systems, brakes, etc.
• Performs engine diagnostic procedures.
• Performs emergency roadside repairs as required; troubleshoots failures at job sites.
• Completes required paperwork related to work orders and purchases requests.
• Maintains shop equipment and tools and inventories.

Skills

Diagnosing vehicles

Problem solving

Interpersonal relations

Oral and written communication

Prioritizing and planning

Vehicle operation

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Apprenticeship/internship experience

Tools

Repair tools and equipment

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for participating in the mechanical repair and maintenance of city vehicles and equipment.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for participating in the mechanical repair and maintenance of city vehicles and equipment.

Major Duties

• Performs engine, exhaust, electrical, brake, hydraulic, and transmission repairs on a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance functions, including checking the condition of and operation of batteries, tires, lights, transmissions, exhaust systems, brakes, etc.
• Performs a variety of engine diagnostic procedures.
• Performs emergency roadside repairs on vehicles as required; troubleshoots vehicle/equipment failures at job sites.
• Completes required paperwork related to work orders and purchases requests.
• Maintains shop equipment and assigned tools.
• Maintains parts and supply inventory.
• Researches, orders, and picks up parts as needed.
• Delivers vehicles and equipment to the dealer for repairs.
• Performs small engine repairs.
• Maintains the shop and performs housekeeping duties.
• Welds and fabricates parts.
• Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alabama for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment utilized in the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of work safety principles.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance schedules.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in the operation of a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in the diagnosis and repair of a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Supplemental Information

Guidelines

• Manufacturer maintenance and repair manuals, work safety guidelines, DOT and OSHA regulations, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.

Complexity/Scope of Work

• The work consists of related vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair duties. The variety of equipment to be maintained contributes to the complexity of the work.
• The purpose of this position is to participate in the repair and maintenance of city vehicles and equipment. Successful performance helps ensure the provision of safe and well-maintained vehicles for a variety of city operations.

Contacts

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, vendors, suppliers, and other city employees.
• Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed in a garage, stockroom, and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

• None.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

01

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar postion for one to two years?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment utilized in the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of vehicles and equipment?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience in mechanical repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question