Mechanic - Sign on Bonus $5000

City of Grand Forks•Public Works - 724 N 47th St Grand Forks, ND

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Grand Forks is seeking an experienced and reliable Mechanic to join our Fleet Maintenance team. You'll be responsible for keeping the city's vehicle and equipment fleet from fire engines to garbage trucks, snowplows, and light-duty vehicles safe, road-ready, and running efficiently. This is a hands-on role that plays a critical part in supporting essential city services. Sign-on bonus will be paid $2500.00 after successfully completing six month probation and another $2500.00 at the end on one year.

Requirements

Three years of experience in the maintenance and repair of light to heavy duty motorized vehicles, equipment, and diesel mechanics.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within six-month probationary period, an appropriate, valid commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Automotive Service Excellence certificate.

Nice To Haves

Background in minor welding fabrication preferred.

Responsibilities

Service and maintain and inspect City vehicles and equipment; complete routine servicing and tune-ups.
Inspect equipment for potential mechanical problems and perform repairs; maintain records of all work completed.
Diagnose mechanical problems; disassemble, inspect and make cost evaluation of repair options; confer with supervisor and offer recommendations.
Maintain inventory of parts and supplies, provide budget recommendations as necessary; monitor parts inventory and confer with supervisor as to what parts to order; obtain cost-estimates; place orders and pick up parts.
Perform emergency repairs and services by responding to calls for assistance in the field for vehicle and equipment repair.
Assist with maintenance and repair of assigned work area; install new equipment and clean work area.
Build special equipment as needed; receive and evaluate information and ideas from staff; design project and build. Perform welding as needed.
Maintain detailed and comprehensive records of all work performed.
Assist in testing personnel as appropriate; evaluate test results.
Assist higher level staff in writing specifications for vehicles and equipment and in obtaining prices on parts, equipment and services.
Own and maintain a complete set of tools necessary to perform duties.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.