Mechanic I – Heavy-Duty Truck & Refuse Equipment

ofallon; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

The City of O'Fallon is seeking a dependable Mechanic I to join its Environmental Services Department. This role maintains the City’s fleet, with emphasis on heavy‑duty refuse trucks, ensuring safe, reliable operation of vehicles and equipment that support essential public services.

You will diagnose, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on a wide range of vehicles, weld, troubleshoot electrical systems, and manage parts inventory.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and safety awareness.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience or ability to learn diagnostic and repair procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Receive and assess vehicle and equipment complaints.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and determine repair needs.
• Repair and rebuild engines and perform welding tasks.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and repair hydraulic and air systems.
• Conduct oil and hydraulic oil changes and perform preventative maintenance.
• Manage inventory and cost control for parts and supplies.
• Operate a truck along assigned routes as needed.

Job description

The City of O'Fallon is seeking a dependable Mechanic I to join its Environmental Services Department. This role maintains the City’s fleet, with emphasis on heavy‑duty refuse trucks, ensuring safe, reliable operation of vehicles and equipment that support essential public services.

You will diagnose, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on a wide range of vehicles, weld, troubleshoot electrical systems, and manage parts inventory.