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GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK
Responsible for maintenance and repair of automotive, construction, and maintenance equipment, both gasoline and diesel-powered. Also acts as an assistant supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Perform general overall and repair work on light and heavy trucks, gasoline and diesel motors, tractors, construction, and mechanical equipment, and small engine repair.
- Repair and diagnose heavy trucks, engines, hydraulics, electrical, and drivability concerns.
- Transmission/engine overhaul, axle repair, major electrical, light body, complete vehicle overhaul, trailer, and heavy equipment repair/diagnosis.
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment such as changing oil and filters, and tuning engines.
- Maintain shop records and service reports.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
- Perform supervisors’ duties when necessary.
- Maintain shop records and service reports.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of heavy trucks and construction equipment.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Ability to perform a variety of repair and maintenance tasks.
- Ability to use necessary tools and required skills.
- Ability to perform manual labor.
- Ability to maintain a good working relationship with co-workers and city employees.
- Knowledge of recycling and disposal methods of hazardous chemicals, batteries, and etc.
- Knowledge of standard practices for maintenance of diesel and gasoline-operated equipment.
DRIVER LICENSE
CDL class A required or ability to obtain a class A CDL within 6 months of hire. If a candidate does not have a valid Tennessee driver's license, they must acquire one within 30 days of hire.
EDUCATION
A High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required. Technical School is a plus.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 7 years of mechanical experience with gasoline and diesel experience with a majority of experience on diesel engines and heavy equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, AND REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATION
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in outside weather conditions. The employee works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. Exposed to extended periods of physical exertion. Good hand-eye coordination required.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is also required to reach with hands and arms. An employee must be capable of performing heavy manual labor for extended periods of time. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include depth perception and the ability to focus.
It shall be the responsibility of the City of Lebanon Public Works Director to assess the type(s) of reasonable accommodations which may be necessary to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of this position and to provide such necessary reasonable accommodations to a qualified individual with a disability, provided that nothing herein shall be construed to require the provision of reasonable accommodations if doing so will impose an undue hardship on the employing agency or a direct threat to the safety of himself/herself or others.
This is a safety-sensitive position.
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
