Municipal Fleet Mechanic: Diagnostics, Tow & Cruiser

The-City-of-Hartfor; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Retirement options

Paid leave

Job summary

The City of Hartford is seeking a skilled journeyman automotive mechanic to perform diagnostics, repair and modification of municipal fleet vehicles in the Equipment Services Division of the Public Works Department. This union position requires a high school diploma, two years of journeyman experience, a valid driver's license and your own tools.

The job involves 40 hours per week, on-site work, and eligibility for benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard high school, vocational school (or equivalent) including or supplemented by technical courses in automotive mechanics and theory.
• Two (2) years of full-time work experience as a journeyman automotive mechanic repairing a variety of automotive equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses electrical and mechanical disorders in automotive equipment and determines repair approach.
• Repairs, rebuilds, and reconditions a range of municipal fleet vehicles and specialized equipment.
• Operates a wrecker/tow truck for emergency service calls and performs road tests after repairs.
• Inspects vehicles and records labor and parts expenditures using departmental forms.

Skills

Diagnostics

Blueprints & diagrams

Safety procedures

Tool handling

Education

High school diploma

Technical automotive courses

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Power tools

Job description

The City of Hartford is seeking a skilled journeyman automotive mechanic to perform diagnostics, repair and modification of municipal fleet vehicles in the Equipment Services Division of the Public Works Department. This union position requires a high school diploma, two years of journeyman experience, a valid driver's license and your own tools.

The job involves 40 hours per week, on-site work, and eligibility for benefits.