Mechanic I: Welding, Fabrication & Vehicle Repair

City of Daphne; Daphne (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Scheduled Paid Holidays a Year

Paid Vacation Time & Paid Sick Leave

BCBS Health & Dental - Low Premiums

Retirement Systems of Alabama

CDL pay differentials: Class A $1.00/­

CDL pay differentials: Class B $0.85/­

Job summary

City of Daphne seeks a skilled welder/fabricator to maintain and repair city vehicles, emergency equipment, and facilities. The role covers welding, fabrication, body work and preventive maintenance on light and heavy equipment.

Requirements include a high school diploma with vocational welding/training and at least one year of related experience; Alabama CDL/driver’s license is required. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm. Safety and record-keeping are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus vocational/technical training in welding, fabrication, paint/body work, and mechanics.
• One year of previous experience and/or training in welding, fabrication, paint/body work, and automotive/mechanical engine repair and maintenance.
• Valid State of Alabama driver’s license; valid Alabama Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Perform welding/fabrication work for repair and maintenance of city equipment and vehicles.
• Inspect, test and repair engine components and systems.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
• Install emergency equipment on police and emergency vehicles.
• Maintain records of repair work, fuel usage and service activities.

Skills

Equipment overhaul/restoration

Operate heavy equipment

Technical diagnosis/repair

Reading schematics/diagrams

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical welding training

Training in fabrication/paint/body work

Automotive/mechanical repair exposure

Job description

City of Daphne seeks a skilled welder/fabricator to maintain and repair city vehicles, emergency equipment, and facilities. The role covers welding, fabrication, body work and preventive maintenance on light and heavy equipment.

Requirements include a high school diploma with vocational welding/training and at least one year of related experience; Alabama CDL/driver’s license is required. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm. Safety and record-keeping are essential.