Mechanic
MECHANIC
Department: Garage, City of Cartersville
Reports To: Garage Supervisor
Classification: Full-Time
JOB SUMMARY
The Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing a wide variety of City vehicles and equipment, including gasoline- and diesel-powered automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, tractors, and small-engine equipment. The position performs preventive and corrective maintenance, emergency repairs, diagnostics, and related shop duties to help ensure City vehicles and equipment are safe, reliable, and available for service.
MAJOR DUTIES
• Inspects, diagnoses, maintains, and repairs City vehicles and equipment, including gasoline- and diesel-powered automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, tractors, mowing equipment, and small-engine equipment.
• Performs engine, exhaust, electrical, brake, steering, suspension, drivetrain, transmission, heating and air conditioning, and related mechanical repairs.
• Diagnoses and repairs diesel and heavy-equipment systems, including ABS, DEF/emissions, hydraulic, electrical, and transmission systems as assigned.
• Conducts scheduled preventive maintenance and safety inspections, including checks of fluids, belts, batteries, brakes, tires, lights, exhaust systems, hydraulic systems, safety equipment, and other vehicle or equipment components.
• Performs tune-ups, oil and filter changes, lubrication, fluid service, and other routine preventive maintenance procedures.
• Uses computers, scan tools, diagnostic equipment, service information, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer specifications to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems.
• Performs corrective maintenance and component repair or replacement involving engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and other vehicle or equipment systems.
• Responds to emergency vehicle and equipment failures and performs field troubleshooting or repairs when assigned.
• Inspects and road-tests vehicles or operates equipment as necessary to diagnose concerns and verify completed repairs.
• Performs small-engine repair, welding, fabrication, and minor body or paint repair as assigned.
• May operate a wrecker or other City vehicle to transport disabled vehicles or equipment when properly licensed and authorized.
• Completes work orders, preventive-maintenance records, parts information, and other maintenance documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinates with the Garage Supervisor and Parts Clerk / Service Advisor regarding repair status, required parts, service priorities, and return-to-service timelines.
• Properly uses, maintains, and accounts for assigned tools, diagnostic equipment, shop equipment, and City property.
• Maintains the shop and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition and complies with applicable safety procedures and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Assists other Garage personnel and provides technical support on repairs within the employee’s experience and training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. City of Cartersville | Mechanic
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, equipment, and techniques used in automotive, diesel, truck, and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance procedures and fleet-maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of operating principles and repair procedures for gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, braking systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, heating and air conditioning systems, emissions systems, and related components.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures, including the use of computers, scan tools, diagnostic equipment, service manuals, wiring diagrams, and technical information.
• Knowledge of safe shop practices and applicable occupational safety requirements.
• Skill in diagnosing mechanical and electrical defects and determining appropriate repair methods.
• Skill in repairing and maintaining vehicles and equipment using hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, and diagnostic equipment.
• Skill in welding and fabricating parts as required.
• Skill in maintaining accurate work orders and maintenance records.
• Skill in oral and written communication and in working effectively with supervisors, coworkers, vendors, and employees of other City departments. • Ability to prioritize assigned work, follow technical instructions, and complete repairs safely and efficiently.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or GED, supplemented by specialized training in automotive technology, diesel technology, heavy equipment repair, fleet maintenance, or a related occupational field.
• One (1) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in automotive, diesel, truck, heavy - equipment, or fleet maintenance and repair; equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles or equipment is required; heavy vehicle/equipment experience is preferred for assignments involving the City’s heavy fleet.
• Possession of a valid Georgia driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) when required for the vehicles or equipment assigned to the position.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any additional licenses, certifications, or training required by the City for assigned vehicles, equipment, or job duties.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Garage Supervisor assigns work in accordance with operational priorities, preventive-maintenance schedules, safety requirements, and established procedures. The employee exercises judgment in diagnosing and completing assigned repairs. Work is reviewed through inspection of completed repairs, work-order documentation, road or equipment testing, and overall quality and timeliness of work.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include supervisory instructions, preventive-maintenance schedules and worksheets, manufacturer service manuals and specifications, parts manuals, wiring diagrams, diagnostic procedures, safety requirements, and City policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment and technical interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY
The work consists of varied automotive, truck, heavy-equipment, electrical, hydraulic, diagnostic, and repair duties. The diversity of the City fleet, changing repair priorities, emergency breakdowns, and the need to accurately diagnose and return equipment to service contribute to the complexity of the work.
SCOPE AND EFFECT
The purpose of this position is to maintain and repair City vehicles and equipment. Successful performance helps ensure vehicles and equipment are safe, reliable, properly maintained, and available to support City operations and services.
PERSONAL CONTACTS
Contacts are typically with Garage personnel, employees and representatives of other City departments, parts and equipment vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS
Contacts are typically to exchange technical information, clarify repair concerns, obtain parts or service information, coordinate vehicle availability, and provide maintenance and repair services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is performed while sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, stooping, climbing, reaching, and working around or beneath vehicles and equipment. The employee must frequently lift and move light and heavy objects, including objects weighing up to approximately 75 pounds, and use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. The employee must be able to safely operate and evaluate assigned vehicles and equipment and distinguish colors as required for wiring, fluids, indicators, and related repair tasks.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is performed in a garage/shop environment, outdoors, and occasionally at field locations. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, moving machinery, automotive fluids, irritating chemicals, paint or exhaust fumes, heat, cold, and inclement weather. The work requires the appropriate use of personal protective equipment and adherence to established safety procedures.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None. The employee may provide technical assistance to coworkers as assigned but does not have formal supervisory authority.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Cartersville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.
Interested in applying?
Complete application and email Cover letter, Resume, with Qualifications to: hr@cityofcartersville.org.
