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Metro Nashville Government Automotive Mechanic in Nashville, Tennessee

Automotive Mechanic

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Automotive Mechanic

Salary

$55,138.25 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

C102 FY24

Department

General Services

Division

Fleet Management

Opening Date

07/10/2023

Closing Date

9/30/2024 11:59 PM Central

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  • Benefits

  • Questions

Position Description

This position announcement is for Automotive Mechanic, a full-time Civil Service position in the Metro General Services department and performs skilled repair and maintenance work on light duty motor vehicles (automobiles and trucks with GVWR of 19,900 or less) and related 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.

If you have applied for this position within the last 6 months there is no need to reapply. Your application is still under consideration.

Typical Duties

  • Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical defects in motor vehicles and related equipment.

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

  • Repair or replace worn or defective parts.

  • Adjust carburetors, fuel injection and perform tune-ups and emissions tests.

  • Road test vehicles before and after repairs.

  • Ensure that proper service is maintained.

  • Complete work orders and parts requests and acquire parts from stock room.

  • Deliver motor vehicles to dealerships for specialized maintenance and warranty repairs.

  • Maintain tools, keeps equipment and shop area clean and orderly.

  • Observe all safety rules and regulations.

  • Accurately follow road maps and manuals.

  • May perform brake lathe and tire balancing tasks.

  • Attends seminars and training as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year experience repairing light duty motor vehicles

OR

High School Diploma or GED and completion of Automotive Repair studies from an accredited trade school.

LICENSES REQUIRED

Valid Driver License

Employee must furnish the proper tools to perform the job.

NOTE ON TARGETED CLASSIFICATION: Employees in this classification shall be automatically upgraded to the Automotive Mechanic - Certified classification provided all of the criteria in the Job Description for the Classification are met in accordance with Policy 5.6 B-I, Upgrades for Targeted Classifications.

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

  • Experience installing, operating, analyzing data and maintaining diagnostic equipment

  • Experience using hand and pneumatic tools, brake lathe and related repair equipment

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

I have a high school diploma or equivalent:

  • Yes

  • No

    02

    How many years of experience do you have in repairing light duty motor vehicles?

  • no experience

  • less than one year

  • 1 year or more

    03

    I have completed an Automotive Repair studies program:

  • Yes

  • No

    04

    I will be able to provide my own tools to perform the job:

  • Yes

  • No

    05

    I have experience with the following (check all that apply):

  • Pneumatic tools

  • brake lathe

  • internal combustion engines

  • transmissions

  • carburetors

  • diesel-powered vehicles

  • diagnosing mechanical problems

  • determining appropriate maintenance & repair work

  • schematics

  • wiring diagrams

  • none listed

    06

    Describe your experience for any item(s) checked in the previous question. If none, write N/A.

    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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