Senior Mechanic

Montgomery County Government; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Government is seeking a Senior Mechanic to perform advanced maintenance, repair, and overhaul of powered vehicles and equipment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in vehicle repair and maintenance, hold a valid driver's license, and possess ASE certification. This role involves troubleshooting complex systems, ensuring vehicle safety, and maintaining an orderly work environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Five years recent experience in vehicle and heavy-duty equipment repair.
• Must obtain Ohio Class A CDL and pass D.O.T. exam.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs a full range of vehicle systems and components.
• Services and repairs vehicles and rolling equipment in the field.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repair

Maintenance

Fabrication

Welding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mechanic tools

Job description

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Position Overview

Advanced work involved in maintenance, repair, and overhaul of powered light, medium & heavy-duty vehicles/equipment, including gasoline and diesel engines, attached rolling stock, and related mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronically controlled systems.

Summary of Job Duties

Troubleshoots, repairs, or overhauls full range of systems, sub-systems, and major components on light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment such as gasoline or diesel engines, supercharged or turbocharged engines, turbine engines, transmissions, gear reduction systems, planetary gears, pneumatic brakes, power take-offs, differentials, transaxles, electronic fuel injection systems, ignition systems, charging and starting systems, emission control systems, and related electrical, electronic, hydraulic, fuel, and other systems.

Diagnoses problems and makes repairs by removing, replacing, adjusting, or cleaning defective parts or components. Replaces or repairs components such as sensors, water pumps, spark plugs, brake shoes, mufflers, radiator caps, condensers, engine gaskets, belts, hoses, and complete assemblies. Services air conditioning systems, flush radiators, replace antifreeze solutions, align front ends of vehicles, adjust brakes, transmission linkages, engine idle, voltage, and control valves, clean or replace filters, screens, batteries, cables, clamps, and services gasoline and diesel engines and related components including heating and cooling devices. Fabricates, welds, and cuts metal parts using arc welders or acetylene torches.

Services and repairs vehicles and rolling equipment inoperative in the field. Records parts used, repairs, and maintenance work. Identifies and obtains repair parts using Fleet Services protocols. Maintains an orderly, safe, and clean work area.

(Performs related duties as required.)

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Must obtain Ohio Class A CDL with endorsements and pass D.O.T. exam within probation.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years recent on-the-job experience or training in vehicle and heavy-duty equipment repair & maintenance or ASE Master Truck/Automotive Technician certification.
• Owns required tools.

Additional Information

Must obtain Ohio Class A CDL and pass D.O.T. exam within probation. Must maintain ASE certification or complete 16 hours of technical training annually. Benefits vary by employment status and include health insurance, retirement, paid leave, and others as detailed.