Mechanic

City of Macedonia • Macedonia, OH

2d • $28 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs maintenance and repair of City-owned vehicles and equipment; maintains maintenance records and recommends purchase of needed supplies. Receives general supervision from the Fleet Supervisor and occasionally the Working Foreman. This is a non-exempt position within Local Union #436 - Teamsters, requiring 40 hours per week, with potential for overtime.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One (1) to three (3) years experience with automotive and truck repairs.
• Extensive knowledge of engines and mechanical parts.
• Ability to weld and paint vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems.
• Ability to work in uncomfortable surroundings.
• Ability to work overtime is required.
• Must possess a valid Ohio Commercial Drivers License, preferably CDL Class A.
• Ability to see, identify and distinguish hand signals in order to communicate with co-workers using heavy or noisy equipment.
• Ability to hear and possess an audible voice for two-way communication with flagmen working in congested roadways to control traffic.
• Ability to climb into and out of confined spaces, climb a ladder, and lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and temperatures.
• Ability to work in unsanitary or hazardous conditions.
• Ability to follow all safety regulations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with co-workers, public officials and the general public.
• Ability to provide effective supervision.
• Ability to maintain effective records.
• Knowledge of required safety practices, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work all sorts of hours and overtime situations.
• Ability to work as a team and to work alone when asked (i.e. plowing for many hours).
• Ability to follow instructions from your supervisor and to work as directed in all situations and all duties as assigned as a Union Maintenance Worker.

Nice To Haves

• ASE Master Mechanic.
• Any other relevant ASE Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repair of City-owned vehicles and equipment; diagnoses problems.
• Tests, disassembles, adjusts, replaces, repairs, welds, paints, and/or reassembles any equipment or unit such as engines, electrical systems, fuel systems, brake systems, cooling systems, drive train, body and chassis.
• Maintains maintenance and repair records on vehicles and equipment.
• Trains, assigns tasks, monitors and evaluates work of Assistant Mechanic.
• Orders and picks up necessary replacement parts or materials for repairing and maintaining vehicles and equipment.
• Furnishes and maintains all personally owned tools and equipment needed to perform work except for air compressors, welders, torches, tire machine, jacks, lifts, parts cleaner and battery charger.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED