Fleet Mechanic (Diesel Mechanic)

City of Kingsport•Kingsport, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled journey level maintenance and repair of all City of Kingsport-owned vehicles and equipment. The assigned shift changes throughout the year based on the annual time change. The position works day shift during Daylight Saving Time (approximately March - November) and second shift during Standard Time. Employees must be available to work both shifts as assigned. Schedule is subject to change based on departmental operational needs.

Requirements

Knowledge of the methods, principles, practices, tools and materials of the mechanic’s trade
Knowledge of the principles and mechanics of internal combustion engines
Knowledge of the parts and supplies needed to perform a variety of maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment
Knowledge of arc, gas and mig welding principles and techniques
Skill in operating computer equipment, including laptops and tablets
Skill in viewing and closing work orders
Skill in performing journey level equipment mechanical work including troubleshooting of equipment for major and minor repairs
Skill in diagnosing, maintaining and repairing a variety of vehicles and equipment
Skill in understanding and following complex directions and instructions
Skill in operating a variety of technical diagnostic equipment
Skill in the safe and proper use of a variety of hand and power tools
Must have own tools
High school graduate or high school equivalent
Experience equivalent to two years full-time journey-level fleet vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair; OR completion of a post-high school course/program of Automotive Mechanics/Diesel mechanics may substitute for two years required experience
Current and valid driver's license required
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred or must obtain CDL permit within 6 months of employment, and CDL within 1 year of employment

Responsibilities

Maintains and repairs a variety of city owned vehicles including police cruisers, fire trucks, street sweepers, front end loaders, graders, school buses, vans, mowers and passenger cars
Performs a variety of diagnostic tests to determine cause of malfunction(s)
Performs scheduled preventative maintenance and safety checks on city vehicles
Repairs electrical systems including starting and cranking, lights, wiring, switches, electronic vehicle/engine controls
Repairs gas and diesel engines, performs tune-up, performance, fuel and emission tests, maintains and repairs cooling and exhaust systems
Diagnoses, trouble shoots and repairs all hydraulic and air brake systems
Diagnoses and repairs steering and suspension, drive train, clutch and transmission
Replaces shoes and pads of hydraulic brakes, resurfaces drums and rotors, checks brake hoses and lines
Checks for hydraulic leaks, replaces blown hoses, check air brake linings and adjustments
Recharges air conditioning systems, recycles refrigerant
Designs and fabricates custom equipment and/or attachments using arc, mig and gas welding
Changes oil and lubricants, performs visual checks and inspection of vehicle prior to release to department
Records all work performed on appropriate repair work order
Performs field repairs and maintenance of vehicles
Maintains records of all performed work
Requisitions parts and supplies from fleet service shop
Reads and reviews service manuals and other reference materials
Performs other duties as assigned