Mechanic - Sign on Bonus $5000

City of Grand Forks; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Grand Forks seeks a skilled vehicle and equipment mechanic responsible for servicing, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of City vehicles and equipment. You will document work, order parts, and perform emergency repairs in the field.

Three years of related experience and an Associate's degree in mechanical trades are required, along with a valid driver's license and CDL ability/ASE certification. Welding experience preferred; safety and accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Possession of a valid driver's license; CDL with air brake endorsement and ASE certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain and inspect City vehicles and equipment; complete routine servicing and tune-ups.
• Inspect equipment for potential mechanical problems and perform repairs; maintain records of all work completed.
• Diagnose mechanical problems; disassemble, inspect and make cost evaluation of repair options; confer with supervisor and offer recommendations.
• 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.
• Perform emergency repairs and services by responding to calls for assistance in the field for vehicle and equipment repair.
• Assist with maintenance and repair of assigned work area; install new equipment and clean work area.
• Build special equipment as needed; receive and evaluate information and ideas from staff; design project and build. Perform welding as needed.
• Maintain detailed and comprehensive records of all work performed.
• Assist in testing personnel as appropriate; evaluate test results.

Skills

Communication

Team relationships

Physical condition

Mental capacity

Auditory/visual perception

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Examples of Duties

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.

Typical Qualifications

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.

Supplemental Information

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.