Master Mechanic

Under general supervision, this position performs difficult and skilled technical work maintaining City vehicles and equipment.  This position repairs and maintains gasoline, diesel, alternative fuels, and hybrid engines; and performs various repairs, maintenance, and welding tasks on small and light trailers and heavy vehicular equipment.

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary Range: $57,616.00 to $73,444.80 depending on qualifications.

Full Salary Range: $57,616.00 - $89,273.60

• Repairs and maintains vehicles and equipment, including tune-ups, electrical system repair, transmission, and differential rebuilding, clutch assembly replacement, oil changes, and lubrication, and diagnostic work;
• Rebuilds or repairs air, hydraulic, drum, and disc brake systems;
• Performs small engine diagnosis and repairs;
• Repairs heavy equipment in the shop and on job sites;
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses mechanical malfunctions for a variety of vehicles and equipment;
• Test drives vehicles to diagnose malfunctions and to ensure they are working properly after maintenance or repair;
• Repairs and modifies equipment using welding and cutting torches;
• Installs sirens, lighting systems, two-way radios, and other emergency equipment;
• Orders replacement parts as needed;
• Repairs hydraulic systems on small, light, and heavy equipment;
• Conducts state-required safety and emissions inspections;
• Prepares various records; and 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required, supplemented by specialized training in the field of work; and
• Three to five years of related mechanic experience.
• ASE and/or EVT Certification (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: 

• the methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of gasoline, diesel, alternative fuels, hybrid, and electric vehicles and equipment.
• preventive and corrective maintenance procedures.
• safety practices and procedures applied in the safe and efficient use of mechanic's tools and equipment. 
• diagnosis, repair, and maintenance procedures on hydraulic systems for small, heavy, and off-road vehicles and equipment.

Skilled in:

• the use of various types of testing and specialized equipment.
• diagnosing defects in automotive and heavy equipment.
• operating a variety of hand and power tools.
• communicating effectively to convey information.

Ability to:

• perform strenuous tasks.
• adapt available tools and parts to specific repair problems.
• follow oral and written instructions.
• follow repair manuals and diagrams.
• operate and use specialized diagnostic tools (laptop and scan tools).
• operate and use a computerized work order system.
• prepare records and quotes.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and parts vendors.
• meet mental and physical demands of the job.

 

• Valid N.C. Driver's License and acceptable driving record at time of hire.
• Valid N.C. Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement, required within six months of hire.
• N.C. Safety Inspections License, required within six months of hire.