Senior Diesel Fleet Mechanic

City of Winston-Salem, NC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Winston-Salem, NC seeks a journeyman level mechanic to diagnose and perform complex repairs on diesel-powered trucks and heavy equipment, emphasizing reliability and safety.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, preparing vehicles for service, and repairing advanced braking and air conditioning systems; candidates must have two years of shop experience, ten automotive training courses, four ASE certificates within two years, a valid CDL within 12 months, and a complete set

Qualifications

• Two years of automotive equipment repair experience.
• Completion of 10 automotive repair training courses.
• Four ASE certificates within two years of employment.
• Valid CDL within 12 months of employment.
• Must have complete set of mechanics hand tools.
• High School diploma/GED strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance services and tune ups.
• Prepares new vehicles for service.
• Repairs air conditioning systems, brake systems, and other major repair tasks.
• Maintains safe work zones and follows safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Diagnostics

Safety compliance

Manual reading

Education

High School diploma/GED

ASE certifications

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Tools

Mechanics hand tools

Job description

The City of Winston-Salem, NC seeks a journeyman level mechanic to diagnose and perform complex repairs on diesel-powered trucks and heavy equipment, emphasizing reliability and safety.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, preparing vehicles for service, and repairing advanced braking and air conditioning systems; candidates must have two years of shop experience, ten automotive training courses, four ASE certificates within two years, a valid CDL within 12 months, and a complete set