Master Mechanic

City of Greenville•Greenville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position performs difficult and skilled technical work maintaining City vehicles and equipment. This position repairs and maintains gasoline, diesel, alternative fuels, and hybrid engines; and performs various repairs, maintenance, and welding tasks on small and light trailers and heavy vehicular equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required, supplemented by specialized training in the field of work
Three to five years of related mechanic experience
Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of gasoline, diesel, alternative fuels, hybrid, and electric vehicles and equipment
Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance procedures
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures applied in the safe and efficient use of mechanic's tools and equipment
Knowledge of diagnosis, repair, and maintenance procedures on hydraulic systems for small, heavy, and off-road vehicles and equipment
Skilled in the use of various types of testing and specialized equipment
Skilled in diagnosing defects in automotive and heavy equipment
Skilled in operating a variety of hand and power tools
Skilled in communicating effectively to convey information
Ability to perform strenuous tasks
Ability to adapt available tools and parts to specific repair problems
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to follow repair manuals and diagrams
Ability to operate and use specialized diagnostic tools (laptop and scan tools)
Ability to operate and use a computerized work order system
Ability to prepare records and quotes
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and parts vendors
Ability to meet mental and physical demands of the job
Valid N.C. Driver's License and acceptable driving record at time of hire
Valid N.C. Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement, required within six months of hire
N.C. Safety Inspections License, required within six months of hire

Nice To Haves

ASE and/or EVT Certification

Responsibilities

Repairs and maintains vehicles and equipment, including tune-ups, electrical system repair, transmission, and differential rebuilding, clutch assembly replacement, oil changes, and lubrication, and diagnostic work
Rebuilds or repairs air, hydraulic, drum, and disc brake systems
Performs small engine diagnosis and repairs
Repairs heavy equipment in the shop and on job sites
Troubleshoots and diagnoses mechanical malfunctions for a variety of vehicles and equipment
Test drives vehicles to diagnose malfunctions and to ensure they are working properly after maintenance or repair
Repairs and modifies equipment using welding and cutting torches
Installs sirens, lighting systems, two-way radios, and other emergency equipment
Orders replacement parts as needed
Repairs hydraulic systems on small, light, and heavy equipment
Conducts state-required safety and emissions inspections
Prepares various records
Performs other related duties as assigned