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Metro Nashville Government Equipment Mechanic-General Services in Nashville, Tennessee

Equipment Mechanic-General Services

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Equipment Mechanic-General Services

Salary

$57,373.59 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

C105 FY24

Department

General Services

Opening Date

09/22/2023

Closing Date

9/30/2024 11:59 PM Central

  • Description

  • Benefits

  • Questions

Position Description

The Equipment Mechanic position performs skilled repairs and maintenance work on a wide variety of heavy ( on road heavy duty vehicles greater than 20K GVWR) and light duty grounds equipment, as well as off road grounds or construction equipment. This position also 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 maintaining high performance buildings to providing printing services and more, General Services is the support that allows other Metro departments to focus and achieve their missions.

Typical Duties

  • Repairs motor vehicles and/or equipment according to manufacturer standards.

  • Inspects and diagnoses various problems.

  • Maintains gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, air conditioning, electrical, and other related systems.

  • Maintains and repairs dozers, backhoes, rollers, pavers, milling machines, a wide variety of other heavy duty equipment and light duty grounds equipment such as mowers and golf course equipment, etc.

  • Rebuilds pumps, cylinder heads, cable control units, and renews pins and bushings on tracks.

  • Performs machine lathe work when necessary.

  • Welds on occasion.

  • Repairs or replaces worn or defective parts.

  • Adjusts fuel systems and performs tune-ups.

  • May perform emissions test.

  • Road tests vehicles before and after repairs.

  • Provides roadside assistance for emergency repairs outside of shop.

  • Ensures that proper service is maintained.

  • Completes work orders on every vehicle repaired.

  • Keeps tools, equipment, and shop area clean and orderly.

  • Acquires parts from outside sources.

  • Attends training seminars as needed.

  • Operates a service truck safely (General Services).

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent and one (1) year of experience repairing motor vehicles and/or equipment.

OR

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

no substitutions will be considered for this recruitment

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Valid Driver License

Must have or obtain a Class B driver license within 12 months of employment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Employee must furnish proper tools to perform the job.

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

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

  • Valid Class B commercial driver's license with required indorsements

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

Do you have a High School Diploma or Equivalent?

  • Yes

  • No

    02

    How many years of experience do you have repairing motor vehicles and/or equipment?

  • No Experience

  • One year

  • Two years or more

    03

    Are you certified in or have completed Automotive repair studies from an accredited trade school?

  • Yes

  • No

    04

    If selected, will you be able to obtain a Class B driver license within twelve months of employment?

  • I have a Class B driver license

  • I can obtain a Class B driver license within 12 months of employment

  • I will not be able to obtain a Class B driver license within 12 months of employment

    05

    Indicate you understand that you must and are willing to furnish the proper tools to perform the job.

  • Yes

  • No

    06

    Briefly explain your experience repairing motor vehicles and/or equipment. If no experience, type 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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