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**Purpose The City of Savannah is committed to developing our future automotive mechanic workforce. We support a progressive trainee program that will prepare you to become a certified automotive mechanic while working in our Fleet Services facility. Are you seeking a rewarding career? Do you want to work with a dedicated team to make a real difference in the Fleet Services Department? If you are an experienced, motivated technician with a passion for repairing and maintaining vehicles, and you are up for the challenge, we want you to join our team! The City of Savannah and its Fleet Services Department are currently seeking Automotive Mechanics with unquestionable integrity who can demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making skills under all conditions. We seek leaders who possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to evaluate situations while remaining calm, and the skills to think critically and make sound decisions. We offer on-the-job training and paid ASE certifications and a new tool allowance! As an Automotive Mechanic, you will work a five-day work week, no weekends. We offer excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, home buyer purchase assistance, deferred benefit contribution (457B), and 12 paid holidays.

*Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply*

Essential Job Functions**

• As an Automotive Mechanic, you will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of City vehicles and equipment.
• Opens, closes, and updates work orders.
• Ensures that repairs are performed to specifications.
• Performs service calls in the field.
• Changes and repairs tires.
• Diagnoses and repairs electrical systems.
• Performs air conditioning repairs.
• Repairs hydraulic systems.
• Repairs engines.
• Repairs transmissions.
• Assist master welder by providing minor to intermediate welding, fabrication, and cutting jobs.
• Works in a team to ensure vehicles are operating at industry standards.
• Maintains record of repairs to vehicles by posting data into the fleet management software.
• Adheres to safety guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) with a minimum of six months of vocational training in automotive/vehicle mechanics and engine repair, with one year of vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Work Location: 6900 Sallie Mood Drive