Diesel Mechanic

Job Title:     Diesel Mechanic

Department:   Auto Shop

Salary:         Grade 18

Hours:          Full-time, day time hours

Summary:

This position specializes in skilled diesel mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of equipment and vehicles utilized by the City. Employees in this class perform skilled tasks in mechanical repair, overhaul, and maintenance of all City-owned equipment and vehicles. Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Auto Shop Superintendent.

Primary Responsibility:

Perform general diagnostics, overhaul, and repair work on light, medium, and heavy trucks, gasoline and diesel motors, and allied equipment.
Do assembly and disassembly work and engine repair on bulldozers, graders, and other City-owned equipment as required.
Repair and maintain sedans and other motor vehicles assigned to all departments of the City.
Make complete overhaul of engines, manual transmissions, and rear ends other than the machining of parts; repair and install fuel pumps, alternators, and carburetors; align front ends; balance wheels; repair suspension systems.
Inspect, adjust, and replace necessary units and related automobile parts including computers, valves, pistons, connecting rods, piston rings, main bearings, air and hydraulic brakes, and the components of cooling, fueling, exhaust systems, electrical systems, heat and air conditioning systems, and tires.
Perform small engine repair: lawn mowers, weed eaters, power saws, etc.
Help clean and maintain orderly working areas in the City garage; responsible for cleaning, preserving, and safeguarding mechanical tools and equipment utilized in the work.
Complete work orders in a neat fashion and in a timely manner.
Perform other job related work as assigned or required.

Job Requirements:

Must have graduated from an accredited high school or have a GED. 
Possess a valid Alabama driver’s license and a driving record suitable for insurability.  Class A CDL preferred.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a journeyman mechanic in the maintenance and repair of diesel powered and other heavy construction equipment and the maintenance and repair of automotive vehicles; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Must be able to diagnose and repair modern diesel computer systems such as ECM, EGR, DEF, BCM, transmission, and turbo.
Must be able to run diagnostics with scan tools.
Proficient computer skills required.
Must be willing to attend any trainings and obtain certifications as necessary.
Willing to work non-standard hours and overtime as required. 
Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position.
Physical demands include but not limited to standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, laying and sitting. 

Posting dates:  3/18/21 – 3/31/21

City Employees interested in this position should contact Kathy Railey at 256-329-6782. Seniority alone will not be the determining factor. Applicants must meet all requirements. External applicants may come to City Hall to fill out an application

City of Alexander City is an Equal Opportunity Employer