Posting Type: Open Competitive
Work Type: Full Time
Nature of Work: This is skilled maintenance, service, and repairs on light, medium, heavy truck, construction, fire apparatus, gasoline, diesel motorized vehicles, forestry, small engine and golf turf maintenance equipment, as well as other equipment. Work may include assisting with complex or advanced repairs. Work is performed under the direction and general supervision of a foreman.
Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.
High school diploma or its equivalent AND two (2) years of experience as an automotive and/or heavy equipment mechanic, including experience with gasoline, diesel, and electrically powered equipment OR an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
Special Qualifications:
Must possess a forklift operator’s permit by the end of the probationary period.
Must possess a Second Grade Hoisting and Engineer’s Certificate by the end of the probationary period.
Must possess a motor vehicle A/C license valid under section 609 of the Clean Air Act by an EPA approved program by the end of probationary period.
Must be in possession of tools specified by the City which will be inspected and approved by a shop supervisor.
Must be willing to purchase additional hand tools as needed.
Pay Range: $27.03 with step increases to $34.12 Hourly
Benefits: Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; eighteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee’s group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.
Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.
How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.
Examination Information: The examination will consist of a structured interview which will be scheduled at a later date. The structured interview is designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. The final eligibility list will be assembled from those candidates achieving a passing score of 50% on the structured interview (100% weight).
Veteran Points: To claim five (5) points for veteran’s preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by August 30, 2026.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the operating principles of gasoline, diesel, and battery powered engines and of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and hydraulic repair methods applicable to engines and related equipment.
- Knowledge of, and ability to operate, a computers and other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.
- Knowledge of the operation and servicing requirements of light, heavy truck, forestry, golf turf, construction, and fire apparatus equipment.
- Knowledge of appropriate safety precautions and requirements of mechanical maintenance and repair.
- Knowledge of the operating principles and mechanics of internal combustion engines, hybrid and electric vehicles.
- Knowledge of medium and heavy trucks, construction, fire apparatus and automotive equipment; pneumatic/hydraulic systems, impeller and vacuum pumps.
- Skill in the care and proper use of journeyman-level tools and related mechanical equipment used in the automotive/diesel mechanical trade.
- Skill in locating and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical defects in the automotive, medium/heavy truck, forestry, golf turf, construction, fire apparatus and mechanical equipment
- Skill in effective time management.
- Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, and members of the general public.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Ability to read and comprehend maintenance and repair manuals
- Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Ability to complete work orders and other forms.
- Ability to climb ladders or platforms at high altitudes and perform heavy manual labor in confined spaces.
- Ability to operate automotive diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to maintain time and material records.
- Ability to accurately diagnose issues based upon experience, analysis and testing.
- Ability to drive both automatic and manual transmission vehicles.
Essential Functions: Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Overhauls and repairs gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions and drivetrains, heating and cooling systems, clutches, air brakes systems, differentials, exhaust systems, ignition systems, fuel systems and a variety of small engine driven equipment.
- Operates a variety of automotive and test equipment and performs required testing and inspections in accordance with regulations and standards.
- Repairs and maintains hydraulic systems, routes and replaces hydraulic lines; checks system leaks.
- Repairs or replaces worn hoses, belts, gauges, valves, and other accessories.
- Inspects and diagnoses tire problems including repairing, mounting and balancing tires following industry standards for safety and quality.
- Performs minor welding and body repairs, including installing or replacing decals, and routine welding in conjunction with regular heavy equipment mechanical work.
- Fabricates parts when replacement parts are unavailable.
- Performs road calls and emergency start to vehicles, providing maintenance and minor repairs in the field.
- Drives and operates the tow-truck in recovering disabled vehicles or equipment in the field.
- Determines and performs scheduled and preventive maintenance and repairs of on various gasoline and diesel automotive, heavy truck, forestry and golf turf equipment, construction and fire apparatus vehicles for a variety of functional areas including tires, brakes, climate control, belts, hoses, suspension, steering and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
- Reviews and determines required repair and maintenance needs creating works orders outlining information for repair work and maintains works orders in maintenance management systems.
- Updates and maintains maintenance systems, prepares logs, reports, work and supply orders using computerized management systems as required, and maintains inventory systems for related parts and equipment.
- Monitors, troubleshoots, diagnoses and provides required repairs, including for minor electrical and engines.
- Researches and locates specialized parts, tools and equipment and provides estimates of resources required including time and parts costs.
- Assists with field maintenance and repairs as required.
- Operates a variety of automotive, medium and heavy truck, fire apparatus and test equipment and performs required testing and inspections in accordance with regulations and standards.
- Assists other technicians in performing complex diagnostics or advanced repairs.
- Maintains organization, safety and cleanliness of the work area and related equipment and tools.
- Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification.
Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residence, or authorization to work without sponsorship. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct pre-employment inquiries or evaluations of candidates for employment as it deems appropriate for the particular position. Pre-employment inquiries may include, without limitation: verification of employment history and educational attainment; review of driving, credit, and criminal convictions; hearing, drug, functional capacity, psychological, vision, and medical tests; and/or any other relevant background information deemed appropriate to determine the suitability of the applicant for the position. Failure to provide the information requested in the application and hiring process in a truthful, timely, accurate, and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of a conditional offer of employment, or termination.
Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing [email protected].
For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org
Contact Points:
City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183
Phone: (402) 444-5300
Fax: (402) 444-5314
Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
Email: [email protected]
