Mechanic - Police Department

City of Pine Bluff; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Pine Bluff seeks a skilled Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on police vehicles and related equipment to keep the department's fleet safe and mission-ready.

The role includes oil changes, lubrication, tire rotations, field operations, and diagnosing using computerized systems, with responsibility for accurate maintenance and repair records and inventory management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of automotive or fleet mechanic experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on police vehicles and related equipment.
• Perform oil changes, lubrication, tire rotations, and field operations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records for all vehicles.
• Order and inventory parts, tools, fluids, and shop supplies.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Record keeping

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computerized diagnostics equipment

Job description

Essential Job Functions

The Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on police vehicles and related equipment to ensure the department’s fleet remains safe, reliable, and mission‑ready. The Mechanic performs maintenance on police vehicles, including oil changes, lubrication, tire rotations, and field operations, diagnoses and repairs vehicles using computerized diagnostics, and maintains accurate maintenance, repair, and inspection records for all vehicles. The Mechanic repairs and replaces engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, suspension, electrical systems, HVAC systems, and exhaust systems, orders and maintains inventory of parts, tools, fluids, and shop supplies, and performs all other assigned duties.

Acceptable Experience and Training

High school diploma or GED; minimum of three (3) years of experience as an automotive or fleet mechanic preferred. Valid driver’s license is required.