Mechanic - City of Newnan

Mechanic

City of Newnan, GA

The City of Newnan Garage is currently seeking an experienced and reliable Mechanic to join our City Garage staff. This team is responsible for preventive maintenance, repairs as needed, to performing complete overhauls. Scope of vehicles includes machinery, firetrucks, police cars, heavy equipment and specialized vehicles.

The City Garage strives to maintain a clean work environment through teamwork and to provide a friendly and functional work environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain fleet of cars, trucks, heavy equipment, tractor/trailers, and other motor vehicles.

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance including oil changes and tune-ups.

• Perform tests on specific parts and systems to ensure proper function.

• Identify mechanical problems visually and with computer diagnostic equipment.

• Examine critical parts and systems using a standard checklist.

• Repair or replace malfunctioning parts and systems such as brake pads, belts, water pumps, transmissions, engines, and other mechanical parts.

• Test drive vehicle to confirm safe and proper operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge and level of competency associated with completion of specialized training and basic skills typically associated with a high school education.

• Valid driver's license.

• Experience understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship or internship or having had a similar position for a minimum of 2 years.

• Diesel engine knowledge and repair experience preferred.

• Ability to obtain a CDL license (class A or B) within 6 months.

• A.S.E. certification and/or technical school preferred, but not required.

• Candidate must successfully complete pre-employment Background Check, Motor Vehicle History and Drug Screen.

Position is Full-time, non-exempt and eligible for our excellent benefit options:

• Health, Dental, Vision for employee and family at remarkably affordable pricing, some at no cost to employee

• Basic Life Insurance for employee and family at no cost to employee, additional Voluntary Life options for employee and family

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account linked to provider for ease of use

• Short-term and Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance options available

• Retirement Benefit- 10% City Contribution into a 401a account

• 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan options

• Tuition Reimbursement Program for continued education

• Employee Assistance Program

• Vacation - Holiday - Sick - Comp paid time accruals

Pay based on experience, knowledge and certifications.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until the number of qualified applicants has been received or until the position is filled. This posting may close at any time without notice.

The City of Newnan's goal is to hire and provide a highly qualified workforce, to employ, train and maintain a quality workforce of highly effective and efficient individuals; to treat City staff with fairness, respect and dignity; to create and foster a healthy work environment promoting high morale, ethics and job satisfaction; to encourage employees to identify opportunities which will improve efficiency and effectiveness.

The City of Newnan is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We value inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Newnan, GA. The City of Newnan does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender orientation, national origin, disability or any category protected by applicable federal or state law. All candidates are encouraged to apply.