TITLE

Mechanic V

OPEN DATE

3/18/2024

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

Full-Time

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT

Non-Exempt

BARGAINING / NON-BARGAINING

Bargaining

DIVISION

Administration and Finance

LOCATION

Central Services

REPORTS TO

Supervisor - Maintenance Mechanic

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday, 2nd Shift

PAY RATE

Up to $36.87/hr. ($32.12/hr. + $1.50/hr. night shift premium + up to $2.00/hr. for ASE certifications and + up to $1.25 for CDL license)

DESCRIPTION

Salary -Up to $36.87/hr. ($32.12/hr. + $1.50/hr. night shift premium + up to $2.00/hr. for ASE certifications and + up to $1.25 for CDL license). Flexible work schedule option of four (4) ten (10) hour work days per week (April - October). Non-Exempt

SUMMARY:The City of South Bend has immediate openings for skilled truck technicians. Performs skilled work in maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery and does related work as assigned. Excellent pay and benefits include employee health clinic; medical, dental, and vision insurance; training reimbursement; tool and clothing allowance; uniforms provided; paid vacation and sick time; 11 paid holidays; Public Employee Retirement Plan.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:Not applicable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.

• Inspect, repair, and maintain mechanisms within such City owned equipment as
• automobiles, single and tandem axle trucks, street sweepers, loaders, backhoes,
• graders, and other miscellaneous equipment.
• Overhaul gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, differentials, and brakes.
• Diagnose electrical and fuel system problems and make necessary repairs.
• Design and fabricate specialized components as needed.
• Diagnose hydraulic system problems and make necessary repairs.
• Welding, minor painting and related fabrication.
• Maintain personal and City owned tools and equipment.
• Operate City owned vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to perform Onboard Computer Diagnostics using scan tools and laptop.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assume additional responsibilities as required. Keep work area clean daily.

QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school, master certified by A.S.E. in EVT or Heavy-Duty Trucks. Will consider certification similar to A.S.E. Must have a minimum of six (6) years experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES PREFERRED

• Knowledge of proper automotive, truck or heavy equipment repair procedures, computer diagnostics, techniques, and equipment.
• Ability to use machine and hand tools with skill.
• Ability to work with others and assist mechanics with less knowledge.
• Ability to plan own schedule after assignments of tasks.
• Ability to use testing equipment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Valid Drivers License required, CDL Class B required, CDL Class A preferred.

EQUIPMENT:Must provide own tools and have an adequate amount of personally owned tools to perform job functions.Tool allowance provided.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is ccasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:Automotive/truck repair shop. Exposure to oil, greases, solvents, and other chemicals that may be hazardous. Heavy lifting required. Ability to work outside, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED

Pre-employment drug screening.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry