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CITY OF BILLINGS MECHANIC II / III / IV in BILLINGS, Montana
Under general direction, performs skilled mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on automotive, heavy duty construction equipment, trucks, and power equipment. Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on operational needs. Starting Salary Range: Salary at hiring will be dependent upon the applicant's education and experience. (This salary range reflects steps 1 and 6 of a 7 step pay scale for all three positions.) - Mechanic II: $24.2442 - $30.9638 per hour. - Mechanic III: $25.2250 - $32.2000 per hour. - Mechanic IV: $26.5288 - $33.8530 per hour. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Diagnoses mechanical, electrical, computer controlled, and hydraulic problems in vehicles and equipment in order to identify and perform necessary repairs. - Performs general overhaul and engine repair work on all City equipment and motor vehicles, including motor vehicles, with diesel, gasoline, water, or air-cooled engines. - Performs adjustments and repairs to brakes, transmissions, hydraulic, electrical, ignition, and lighting systems, cooling and heating systems, and other vehicle and equipment systems. - Performs occasional structural repairs and fabrications employing a variety of welding techniques. - Performs occasional body and fender repair and painting, and glass replacement. - Performs emergency mechanical repairs in shop and in the field, and troubleshoots malfunctions needing immediate repair. - Provides assistance and information to co-workers regarding specialized work such as testing and repairing computerized electronic controls in automobiles and heavy equipment. - Inspects, replaces parts, and performs adjustments to keep equipment in good working condition. - Maintains written records of repair and servicing of vehicles and equipment. Mechanic II - Qualifications and Skills: - Two (2) years of specialized training beyond high school in the auto and truck repair and maintenance trades. - Four (4) years of related experience, or equivalent. - Possession of a Montana commercial driver's license, Class B, Type 2, with airbrake endorsement or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment. - Must be forklift operator certified or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment. - Must provide own tools adequate to perform job duties. - Requires availability to respond to emergency callback, as necessary. Mechanic III - Qualifications and Skills: - Two (2) years of specialized training beyond high school in the auto and truck repair and maintenance trades. - Four (4) years of related experience, or equivalent. - Possession of a Montana commercial driver's license, Class B, Type 2, with airbrake endorsement or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment. - Must be forklift operator certified or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment. - Master ASE certification. - Must provide own tools adequate to perform job duties. - Requires availability to respond to emergency callback, as necessary. Mechanic IV - Qualifications and Skills: - Two (2) years of specialized training beyond high school in the auto and truck repair and maintenance trades. - Four (4) years of related experience, or equivalent. - Possession of a Montana commercial driver's license, Class B, Type 2, with airbrake endorsement or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment. - Must be forklift operator certified or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment. - Master ASE and Master EVT certification. - Must also provide own tools adequate to perform job duties. - Requires availability to respond to emergency callback, as necessary. Equal opportunity employer.