28.92 per hour | St Charles, MO, USA | Hourly | Full Time

Job Title

Fleet Mechanic

Department

Public Works Department

Posting Date

January 30, 2024

Closing Date for Resumes/Applications

Open Until Filled

Salary

$28.92 / hourly (Candidates with EVT certifications are eligible to receive higher pay)

Comprehensive, Cost Effective Benefits Package:

Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; FSA; HSA; Retirement and Deferred Compensation programs; Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays; Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits.

Exempt/Non-exempt

Non-exempt

Status

Full time

The City of Saint Charles Human Resources Department is recruiting for a full-time Fleet Mechanic within the Public Works Street Division. The purpose of this position is to perform skilled work maintaining vehicles and equipment from various departments within the city.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned

• Uses personal hand and power tools to perform related vehicle and equipment service and repair.

• Must be proficient with heavy duty truck diagnostics and repair to include electrical and hydraulic systems.

• Tests, services and repairs vehicles and mechanical equipment.

• Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts in the performance of repair and maintenance work.

• Repairs brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, a/c, exhaust, axle assemblies and related systems.

• Cuts, welds and fabricates various metals and materials.

• Changes and repairs tires and tubes.

• Must be able to design and install electrical circuits for emergency lighting and radio systems that are installed in vehicles.

• Must be able to utilize and understand laptop based computer diagnostic software.

• Assists with evaluation of mechanical equipment and vehicles, and performs or schedules needed repairs.

• Assists with analyses and inspections of vehicles and mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair or replacement.

• Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate.

  Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Specialized training in mechanics and vehicle maintenance or a closely related field.

• Three years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Applicants must possess a personal complete set of heavy equipment and light duty mechanics tools for use in vehicle and equipment repair.

• Valid MO Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brakes, tanker, and passenger endorsement required as a condition of employment and continued employment.

• Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certification required as a condition of employment and continued employment.

  How to Apply:

  Online employment applications can be accessed on our City Website: www.stcharlescitymo.gov

  The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in e-verify