Auto Mechanic (Diesel Engine/Heavy Equipment)

County&City of Montgomery (AL) • Montgomery, AL

100d

About The Position

This is skilled mechanical work at the journeyman level in the maintenance and repair of diesel engines and heavy equipment. Incumbents must have a high degree of technical ability as it relates to engine repairs and major assembly rebuilding. Responsibilities include repairing diesel engines, replacing and installing Allison, New World and Rockwell transmissions, repairing cooling and air conditioning systems, repairing electrical systems, repairing or replacing fuel systems, hydraulic and air brake systems, and hydraulic systems, performing miscellaneous repairs or modifications on diesel engines and heavy equipment and overhauling engines. Incumbents are supervised by the Garage Superintendent.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience as an automotive, diesel engine and heavy equipment mechanic within the past five years
• At least one of the three years of experience must be as a diesel engine and heavy equipment mechanic
• Journeyman experience must include at least two years of apprenticeship experience working under a trained mechanic
• At least one year of experience working independently as a lead mechanic
• Must possess a diploma or certificate in diesel mechanics or a related area from a technical school and at least one year of experience within the past five years working independently as a diesel engine or heavy equipment mechanic
• Experience conducting diagnostic tests to isolate problems with diesel engines, engine components, or computerized automatic and standard transmissions
• Experience operating heavy equipment or the ability to learn to operate heavy equipment to diagnose problems and perform road tests

Responsibilities

• Repairing diesel engines
• Replacing and installing Allison, New World and Rockwell transmissions
• Repairing cooling and air conditioning systems
• Repairing electrical systems
• Repairing or replacing fuel systems
• Repairing hydraulic and air brake systems
• Performing miscellaneous repairs or modifications on diesel engines and heavy equipment
• Overhauling engines

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid annual leave
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed