MECHANIC II / III / IV - #1408341

Under general direction, performs skilled mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on automotive, heavy duty construction equipment, trucks, and power equipment.

Work Schedule: Tuesday through Friday 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Starting Salary Range: Salary at hiring will be dependent upon the applicant's education and experience. (Salary reflects Step 1 and 6 of a 7-step pay scale for each position.)

• Mechanic II: $26.3074 - $33.5359 per hour.
• Mechanic III: $27.6493 - $35.2466 per hour.
• Mechanic IV: $29.0597 - $37.0445 per hour.
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Diagnoses mechanical, electrical, computer controlled, and hydraulic problems in vehicles and equipment in order to identify and perform necessary repairs.
• Performs general overhaul and engine repair work on all City equipment and motor vehicles, including motor vehicles, with diesel, gasoline, water, or air-cooled engines.
• Performs adjustments and repairs to brakes, transmissions, hydraulic, electrical, ignition, and lighting systems, cooling and heating systems, and other vehicle and equipment systems.
• Performs occasional structural repairs and fabrications employing a variety of welding techniques.
• Performs occasional body and fender repair and painting, and glass replacement.
• Performs emergency mechanical repairs in shop and in the field, and troubleshoots malfunctions needing immediate repair.
• Provides assistance and information to co-workers regarding specialized work such as testing and repairing computerized electronic controls in automobiles and heavy equipment.
• Inspects, replaces parts, and performs adjustments to keep equipment in good working condition.
• Maintains written records of repair and servicing of vehicles and equipment.
  
  

Mechanic II - Qualifications And Skills

• Two (2) years of specialized training beyond high school in the auto and truck repair and maintenance trades.
• Four (4) years of related experience, or equivalent.
• Possession of a Montana commercial driver's license, Class B, Type 2, with airbrake endorsement or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Must be forklift operator certified or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Must provide own tools adequate to perform job duties.
• Requires availability to respond to emergency callback, as necessary.
  
  

Mechanic III - Qualifications And Skills

• Two (2) years of specialized training beyond high school in the auto and truck repair and maintenance trades.
• Four (4) years of related experience, or equivalent.
• Possession of a Montana commercial driver's license, Class B, Type 2, with airbrake endorsement or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Must be forklift operator certified or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Master ASE certification.
• Must provide own tools adequate to perform job duties.
• Requires availability to respond to emergency callback, as necessary.
  
  

Mechanic IV - Qualifications And Skills

• Two (2) years of specialized training beyond high school in the auto and truck repair and maintenance trades.
• Four (4) years of related experience, or equivalent.
• Possession of a Montana commercial driver's license, Class B, Type 2, with airbrake endorsement or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Must be forklift operator certified or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Master ASE and Master EVT certification.
• Must also provide own tools adequate to perform job duties.
• Requires availability to respond to emergency callback, as necessary.
  
  

Equal opportunity employer.