Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Series)

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

12d•$23 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Chattanooga is hiring for a three-level Heavy Equipment Mechanic career ladder in the Public Works Department. The role performs maintenance, diagnosis, repair, and overhaul of City vehicles and equipment, including light and heavy vehicles, diesel, gasoline, and electric equipment, and related mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, brake, steering, cooling, and transmission systems. Work may include preventive maintenance, emergency field service, welding and fabrication, equipment testing, repair documentation, parts and inventory management, and maintaining shop areas. The position works with moderate supervision at Level 1; Level 3 also serves as a lead to lower-level fleet maintenance staff by assigning and monitoring work, training staff, and providing direction. Advancement through the career ladder requires meeting the next level's qualifications and licensing or certification requirements. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with hours potentially varying by assignment or project. The work location is 1005 East 12th Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee. The position is non-exempt and is considered essential during inclement weather; employees may be required to report to or remain at work during administrative closings. The City offers competitive compensation, paid time off, flexible scheduling where possible, health benefits, wellness programs, access to a centralized employee health clinic and pharmacy, professional development, and upward mobility. Mechanics receive an annual tool reimbursement of $1,200 after their first completed year in the role, as well as uniforms and safety boots at no cost. The posting lists hourly salary ranges of $22.74–$27.47 for Heavy Equipment Mechanic 1, $24.76–$29.91 for Heavy Equipment Mechanic 2, and $26.48–$31.99 for Heavy Equipment Mechanic 3.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic 1: one year of preventive maintenance experience; equivalent combinations of vocational or technical training in equipment or automotive mechanics and experience may satisfy the requirement.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic 2: three years of preventive maintenance experience; equivalent combinations of vocational or technical training in equipment or automotive mechanics and experience may satisfy the requirement.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic 3: five years of preventive maintenance experience; equivalent combinations of vocational or technical training in equipment or automotive mechanics and experience may satisfy the requirement.
Valid driver's license.
Mechanic 1: obtain ASE T4 (Brakes) certification within one year.
Fire Apparatus Mechanic 1: obtain ASE T4 (Brakes) certification within one year.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic 2: obtain any three T-Series ASE certifications, one of which must be T4.
Fire Apparatus Mechanic 2: obtain ASE T4 (Brakes) and T5 (Suspension and Steering), plus EVT F1 (Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing of Fire Apparatus) and F2 (Design and Performance Standards of Fire Apparatus).
Heavy Equipment Mechanic 3: obtain any five T-Series ASE certifications, one of which must be T4, and hold a valid Tennessee Class A or Class B CDL.
Ability to perform maintenance and repairs on motorized equipment, including gasoline- and diesel-powered engines, and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
Ability to use hand, power, and shop tools and diagnostic devices; read and understand technical manuals, specifications, and drawings; and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to prepare maintenance records and reports, maintain effective working relationships, and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including positioning equipment blades with another person, carrying equipment parts, climbing onto equipment, and mounting tires on trucks and construction equipment.
Ability to hear and distinguish voices and equipment sounds in noisy environments, distinguish colors such as wires and fluids, distinguish equipment temperatures to avoid burns, and use impact tools that cause body vibration.
Meet regular attendance requirements and perform essential job functions in a timely manner, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Complete required pre-employment background check, drug screening, and lift test.

Responsibilities

Perform vehicle and equipment servicing, preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fuel, ignition, cooling, brake, steering, driveline, emission-control, and computerized automotive system problems; repair or overhaul components as appropriate to the assigned level.
Repair and maintain a wide variety of City vehicles and equipment, including trucks, automobiles, construction equipment, refuse and brush collection trucks, sweepers, tractors, mowers, leaf collection systems, and salt spreaders.
Perform emergency road service and field repairs; respond to emergency service calls and transport equipment or vehicles as needed.
Change, repair, and replace tires and wheels; perform alignments and repairs to brakes, steering, clutches, engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, and related components.
Install and repair auxiliary emergency lights, cameras, air-conditioning components, and other equipment.
Weld, cut, fabricate, modify, and install metal parts and equipment; perform machine work incidental to repair assignments.
Read manuals, drawings, specifications, and technical documents; estimate labor, materials, and equipment and order parts needed for assignments.
Complete repair work orders, maintenance records, forms, and reports; document repairs and charge parts to work orders accurately.
Pick up and deliver parts and equipment to vendors or job sites as needed.
Store, track, and arrange disposal of hazardous waste materials, including oil, tires, and batteries.
Monitor and maintain fleet maintenance supplies, inventory, and equipment.
Use and maintain hand, power, and shop tools and equipment; follow safe work methods, wear required PPE, and perform job risk assessments.
Clean and maintain the fleet shop and related work areas.
At Mechanic 3, lead lower-level fleet maintenance staff by assigning and monitoring work, training staff, and providing direction.
Maintain regular attendance and effective working relationships with staff, coworkers, managers, and citizens; perform other duties as assigned.
For fire apparatus assignments, maintain and repair fire vehicles and equipment, diagnose apparatus and radio problems, fabricate hoses and fittings, assemble plumbing and pumping apparatus, service emergency generators, complete inspection and pump-service records, and perform emergency repairs at fire scenes as needed.
During inclement weather, report to or remain at work when required by the Department Head, even when administrative closings are announced.