Automotive Mechanic
City of Salem, VA - salem, VA
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Salary: $45,501.15 - $59,151.50 Annually Location : Salem, VA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 24-48 Department: Streets Opening Date: 07/30/2024 Closing Date: Continuous General Definition of Work Performs skilled trades work maintaining and repairing a variety of automotive and construction equipment, maintaining work/shop area, performing road service calls, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the City Garage Supervisor. Essential Functions Performs routine and preventive maintenance and repair on a variety of vehicles and equipment including automobiles, school busses, tractors, heavy construction equipment, and landscaping equipment; performs tune-ups, checking lights, tires, brake linings, wiper blades, horns, suspensions, etc. Operates complex specialized automotive diagnostic testing equipment in the diagnosis and troubleshooting of mechanical problems, determines required repair or replacement of parts, and initiates repair. Fabricates replacement parts and metal for repairs to vehicles and equipment. Performs hydraulic maintenance, diagnostics, and repair; builds and fixes hydraulic hoses. Replaces or disassembles and rebuilds engines; makes necessary repairs and adjustments; replaces worn or defective parts. Performs diversified electrical work on automotive equipment such as diagnosing electrical shorts, installing batteries and terminals, repairing and adjusting lights and repairing generators, alternators, and starters. Changes, repairs, and replaces tires; mounts and balances car and large truck tires; replaces and checks brakes; performs exhaust work. Performs road service calls on vehicles and equipment; performs minor repairs on site, if possible; tows and recovers vehicles and equipment using rollback and wrecker. Maintains shop area in a clean and orderly state; opens and secures shop, tools, and equipment. Maintains equipment and supplies for work orders; orders and picks up supplies. Performs street maintenance duties as assigned including cutting trees, repairing roadways, picking up dead animals, etc.; operates light and heavy duty equipment. Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Special Requirements Must be able to pass drug screening and criminal background check, must have a Class B CDL, learners CDL, or able to obtain CDL within 1 year of employment, must provide current driving record from DMV, must furnish own tools, possession of Virginia State Inspection is preferred or be able to obtain within 6 months. The City of Salem offers an enriched benefits program for all full time employees. This includes two health plan options, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 100% paid dental insurance for the employee and options for all family members including a well funded health savings account, life insurance, disability, EAP and enrollment in the Virginia retirement plan. Service with city qualifies for Public Loan Forgiveness to help pay off that student debt! Free Health Clinic for all employees and covered dependents! Paid time off and extended illness leave. To learn more about our exciting benefits visit our
Created: 2024-10-08