Automotive & Equipment Mechanic

City of Great Falls, MT • Great Falls, MT

46d • Onsite

About The Position

Technical responsibility for providing skilled maintenance and repair of motorized vehicles and equipment. Work responsibilities extend to performing field repairs and repairing and maintaining emergency vehicles and equipment. Work is performed under the general direction of the Vehicle Maintenance Superintendent or Vehicle Maintenance Manager who schedule and direct daily work flow for each department or division's repair needs.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a vocational certificate program or associates degree in heavy equipment or diesel technology with two years of work experience, Or five years of work experience in heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
• Possession of a valid Class B Montana Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement.
• Substantial knowledge of the tools, equipment, procedures and practices used in performing minor and major repairs and maintenance of motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot various vehicle and equipment malfunctions.
• Ability to maintain legible, accurate written records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Performs minor and major repairs and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, including automobiles, trucks, construction equipment, snowplows, sanders and turf equipment.
• Performs periodic maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including lubrication, oil and air filter changes, and other related activities to comply with manufacturer's maintenance schedules.
• Diagnoses and repairs vehicles or equipment that are malfunctioning in unusual or unique ways.
• Welds and fabricates parts for maintenance or repair projects if a specific part is not available or if fabrication is considerably less expensive.
• Documents parts used and labor for each work order to ensure the respective city department receives an accurate billing.
• Cross training for repairing all types of equipment is required.
• Completes work in timely manner and meets department/division deadlines when instructed to do so.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED