Equipment Mechanic Certified

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Equipment Mechanic Certified

Salary

$57,373.58 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

C237 FY24

Department

General Services

Opening Date

07/11/2023

Closing Date

6/30/2024 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

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Position Description

This position announcement is for Equipment Mechanic - Certified , a full-time Civil Service position in General Services. This position p erforms skilled repairs and maintenance work on a wide variety of on road heavy duty vehicles greater than 20K GVWR as well as off road grounds or construction equipment. Performs related duties as required.

The men and women in Metro’s General Services Department are there to make sure the rest of government works. From ensuring that our city’s vehicles run safely and smoothly, to keeping city buildings up to par to providing printing services and more, General Services is the support that allows other Metro departments to focus and achieve their missions.

Typical Duties

• Repair diesel powered vehicles and/or equipment according to manufacturer standards.

• Inspect and diagnose various problems.

• Maintain gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, air conditioning, electrical and other related systems.

• Maintain and repair dozers, backhoes, rollers, pavers, milling machines, a wide variety of other heavy-duty equipment and light duty grounds equipment such as mowers and golf course equipment, etc.

• Rebuild pumps, cylinder heads, cable control units and renews pins and bushings on tracks.

• Perform machine lathe work when necessary.

• Weld and fabricate.

• Repair or replace worn or defective parts.

• Adjust fuel systems and perform tune-ups.

• Road test vehicles before and after repairs.

• Provide roadside assistance including emergency repairs out of shop.

• Ensure that proper service is maintained.

• Complete work orders on every vehicle repaired.

• Keep tools, equipment and shop area clean and orderly.

• Acquire parts from stockroom staff.

• Attend seminars and training as needed.

• Operates a service truck safely.

• May perform emissions test.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma and two (2) years of experience repairing heavy duty motor vehicles and related equipment.

No substitutions will be considered for this position

LICENSES REQUIRED

Any four (4) A.S.E. Medium/Heavy Truck Certifications*.

*Accepted certifications are:

• T1 – Gasoline Engines

• T2 – Diesel Engines

• T3 – Drive Train

• T4 – Brakes

• T5 – Suspension & Steering

• T6 – Electrical/ Electronic Systems

• T7 – Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

• T8 – Preventive Maintenance Inspection*

Must obtain a Class B commercial driver's license within the first 12 months of employment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Employee must furnish proper tools to perform the job

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Valid Class B commercial driver's license

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

01

Do you have a High School Diploma or Equivalent ?

• Yes

• No

  02

  How many years of experience do you have repairing heavy duty motor vehicles and related equipment?

• No Experience

• One year

• Two years or more

  03

  Briefly explain your experience repairing heavy duty motor vehicles and related equipment. If no experience, type N/A.

  04

  Are you certified in or have completed Automotive repair studies from an accredited trade school?

• Yes

• No

  05

  If selected, will you be able to obtain a Class B driver license within twelve months of employment?

• I have a Class B driver license

• I can obtain a Class B

• I will not be able to obtain a Class B license

  06

  Indicate which ASE certifications you currently hold below (Check all that apply):

• T1 – Gasoline Engines

• T2 – Diesel Engines

• T3 – Drive Train

• T4 – Brakes

• T5 – Suspension & Steering

• T6 – Electrical/ Electronic Systems

• T 7 - Heating/Vent/Air Conditioning

• T 8 - Preventive Maintenance Inspection

• none listed

  07

  I understand that I must provide and furnish the proper tools to perform the job.

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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