Mechanic - Sign on Bonus $5000

City of Grand Forks (ND); Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Grand Forks is seeking an experienced Mechanic to join our Fleet Maintenance team. You will keep the city’s vehicle and equipment fleet—from fire engines to garbage trucks and snowplows—safe, road‑ready, and running efficiently. This is a hands‑on role that supports essential city services.

Sign‑on bonus: $2,500 after six months and another $2,500 after one year, contingent on probation. A strong focus on preventive maintenance and detailed record‑keeping is required.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in the maintenance and repair of light to heavy duty motorized vehicles and diesel mechanics.
• Equivalent to an Associate’s degree with major coursework in mechanical trades or related field.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, inspect City vehicles and equipment; perform routine servicing and tune‑ups.
• Diagnose mechanical problems; disassemble, inspect, and evaluate repair options; maintain records of work.
• Perform emergency repairs in the field and in the shop; install new equipment and clean work area.
• Maintain inventory and assist with parts purchasing; provide budget recommendations and cost estimates.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Record-keeping

Safety awareness

Education

Associate's degree in mechanical trades

Job description

The City of Grand Forks is seeking an experienced and reliable Mechanic to join our Fleet Maintenance team. You'll be responsible for keeping the city's vehicle and equipment fleet from fire engines to garbage trucks, snowplows, and light‑duty vehicles safe, road-ready, and running efficiently. This is a hands‑on role that plays a critical part in supporting essential city services.

Sign‑on bonus will be paid $2500.00 after successfully completing six month probation and another $2500.00 at the end on one year.

Essential Functions

1. Service and maintain and inspect City vehicles and equipment; complete routine servicing and tune‑ups.
2. Inspect equipment for potential mechanical problems and perform repairs; maintain records of all work completed.
3. Diagnose mechanical problems; disassemble, inspect and make cost evaluation of repair options; confer with supervisor and offer recommendations.
4. Maintain inventory of parts and supplies, provide budget recommendations as necessary; monitor parts inventory and confer with supervisor as to what parts to order; obtain cost‑estimates; place orders and pick up parts.
5. Perform emergency repairs and services by responding to calls for assistance in the field for vehicle and equipment repair.
6. Assist with maintenance and repair of assigned work area; install new equipment and clean work area.
7. Build special equipment as needed; receive and evaluate information and ideas from staff; design project and build. Perform welding as needed.
8. Maintain detailed and comprehensive records of all work performed.
9. Assist in testing personnel as appropriate; evaluate test results.

Marginal Functions

1. Assist higher level staff in writing specifications for vehicles and equipment and in obtaining prices on parts, equipment and services.
2. Own and maintain a complete set of tools necessary to perform duties.
3. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge

Methods, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of equipment and vehicles; Operational characteristics of a maintenance program; Methods and techniques of repair and preventive maintenance; Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions; Basic principles of welding.

Skills

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities; Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.

Abilities

Perform preventive maintenance and repair a variety of mechanical problems in vehicles and equipment; Use and operate hand and power tools and mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner; Maintain complete and accurate records of work performed; Work independently in the absence of supervision; Perform heavy manual labor.

Experience

Three years of experience in the maintenance and repair of light to heavy duty motorized vehicles, equipment, and diesel mechanics. Background in minor welding fabrication preferred.

Training

Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in the mechanical trades or a related field.

License or Certificate

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within six‑month probationary period, an appropriate, valid commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Automotive Service Excellence certificate.