Mechanic Foreman – Shop

Hattiesburgms; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hattiesburg is seeking a Mechanic Foreman to supervise preventive maintenance of City equipment in the Public Works Shop. You will oversee daily activities, assign tasks, and ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities include coordinating maintenance on vehicles, trucks, mowers, and tractors, performing preventative work, keeping records, and communicating progress to department heads. Some night work and on-call duties apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or better.
• Ability to use hand tools
• Knowledge of work hazards and safety precautions
• Good communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions
• Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines
• Ability to diagnose, monitor and assist, if necessary, other workers in the repair of all vehicles
• Must have and maintain a valid Mississippi Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Work with equipment safety, running shop, and making decisions within specified time restraints.
• Operate and work on all City equipment making sure all vehicles are checked and job is completed.
• Work as a team member with other employees, assign jobs, make sure job gets done and keep records of all work done.
• Make sure parts are ordered, write requisition for parts ordered.
• Repair all City vehicles, all tractors, trucks, mowers, etc.
• Do oil, air, fuel, transmission work, a great deal of hydraulic work, and do tune ups once or twice a year.
• Communicate effectively with elected officials, other City employees, etc. both oral and written.
• OSHA Federal and State standards and regulations concerning employee safety.
• Mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, division and multiplication. Read electrical schematics.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions.
• Performs related work as requested or required.

Skills

Hand tools

Safety precautions

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Gasoline engines

Diesel engines

Vehicle diagnosis/mentoring

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D. or better

Job description

Position: Mechanic Foreman
Department: Public Works
Division: Shop

Rate of Pay: $25.96 / hour

Nature of Work:
The Shop Foreman is responsible for preventive maintenance on all City equipment. The incumbent is supervised daily and indirectly supervises other full-time employees. This incumbent occasionally works night and occasionally works more than regularly scheduled hours. The incumbent is occasionally on call and never does shift work; 70% of the work is indoors while the remaining 30% of the work is outdoors. The incumbent has accountability for safety and legal issues related to the work for which this position is responsible and other duties as assigned. Regularly communicates shop needs and progress to department heads.

Essential Functions:

• Work with equipment safety, running shop, and making decisions within specified time restraints.
• Operate and work on all City equipment making sure all vehicles are checked and job is completed.
• Work as a team member with other employees, assign jobs, make sure job gets done and keep records of all work done.
• Make sure parts are ordered, write requisition for parts ordered.
• Repair all City vehicles, all tractors, trucks, mowers, etc.
• Do oil, air, fuel, transmission work, a great deal of hydraulic work, and do tune ups once or twice a year.
• Communicate effectively with elected officials, other City employees, etc. both oral and written.
• OSHA Federal and State standards and regulations concerning employee safety.
• Mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, division and multiplication. Read electrical schematics.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions.
• Performs related work as requested or required.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or better required
• Ability to use hand tools
• Knowledge of work hazards and safety precautions
• Good communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions
• Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines
• Ability to diagnose, monitor and assist, if necessary, other workers in the repair of all vehicles
• Must have and maintain a valid Mississippi Driver’s License