Special Automotive Mechanic
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Salary : $43,971.20 - $67,912.00 AnnuallyLocation : Hamilton, OHJob Type: Permanent Full TimeJob Number: 00661-01Department: Public WorksDivision: Fleet MaintenanceOpening Date: 11/25/2024Closing Date: 12/25/2024 11:59 PM EasternGeneral DescriptionThe City of Hamilton is an EEO & AAE. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.The Special Automotive Mechanic is responsible for skilled journeyman work on a large and complex variety of automotive and heavy duty equipment.The employees in this class perform skilled tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of automobiles, heavy duty trucks, tractors, graders, cranes, bulldozers, and other standard and special automotive equipment in accordance with standard trade practices. Duties include welding, occasional fabrication of parts or other duties relating to the upkeep of equipment. Employees work under general supervision, using independent judgment as to the method of repair after receiving oral instructions or written work orders. A supervisor may check work during repair or test-run equipment after work is completed. Employees may supervise semi-skilled or unskilled helpers. Essential Job Functions

• Does general overhaul and repair work on automobiles, light and heavy trucks, graders, mowers, power shovels, and other mechanical equipment.
• Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts including valves, pistons, main bearing assemblies and cooling, fuel and exhaust systems.
• Repairs and overhauls brakes, ignition systems, transmissions, differentials, front and rear axle assemblies; repairs and installs hydraulic controls; and tunes motor using standard testing equipment.
• Takes down, repairs and reassembles air compressors, pumps and related equipment.
• Inspects, repairs and overhauls and assembles automotive electric equipment such as generators, distributors, magnetos and starters.
• Repairs automobiles and truck bodies and does various related metal work by cutting, welding and other procedures.
• Uses mechanical hand and power driven tools and equipment such as grinders, fender hammers and sanders, drill presses, lathes, testing and welding equipment and other shop tools and equipment.
• Gives routine lubrication and other service to vehicles as required.
• Performs maintenance tasks on the municipal garage facilities and heating plant; and performs various painting and welding jobs.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills/Knowledges/Abilities

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and techniques used in the repair of light and heavy duty automotive equipment.
• Knowledge of the operating principles of gasoline and diesel engines, and of mechanical repair of heavy trucks and construction equipment.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to diagnose defects in automotive equipment.
• Ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems.
• Ability to interpret and work from sketches and pencil diagrams.
• Skill in the use and the operation of tools and machinery used in automotive repair work.

Training/Education/Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of work experience as an automotive and/or heavy-duty equipment mechanic; or
• Two (2) years of work experience as an Automotive Service Worker (class code 137); and
• Possession of one (1) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in either the A Automotive Test Series or T Medium/Heavy Truck Series; or
• Possession of an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certificate, i.e. Ford, GM, John Deere, Case, Freightliner, etc; and
• Possession of a Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan.Temporary and part-time positions are not eligible for the benefits listed below.For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.Health InsuranceThe city offers medical, dental, and vision plans. The medical plan is a high deductible health plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA).If you're hired on or before the 15th of a month, your healthcare begins on the first of the next month. When you're hired after the 15th of a month, your health coverage will start on the first of the second month following. HolidaysFor many employee groups, the City provides 17 days (136 hours/year) of paid holiday leave. These include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. Life InsuranceAfter six months of employment, employees are eligible for $10,000 coverage under our group life insurance policy. Additional coverage up to the employee's annual salary ($40,000 maximum) may be purchased. Upon retirement this coverage will be reduced to $4,000. The premiums will be paid by the City. Voluntary Supplemental BenefitsLife insurance (term and whole life), critical illness/cancer, accident, short / long term disability insuranceDeferred Compensation PlanThis plan allows employees to build a financial reserve for retirement by using pre-tax, payroll deducted contributions. This money is held and invested by the plan's trustees in options selected by the employee. Risk levels vary depending on the options chosen. Participation is voluntary.Retirement PlansThe Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and the Police and Fire Disability and Pension Fund (PFDPF) are the two plans available to City employees. Both are established by Ohio law and participation is required. Both the employee and the City of Hamilton contribute a percentage (pre-tax) into the system. Members do not pay into the Federal Social Security System. Employees and the City also contribute to Medicare.EMPLOYEES WHO ARE COVERED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA) MAY HAVE BENEFITS THAT DIFFER FROM THOSE NOTED ABOVE. IN THOSE INSTANCES, YOU MUST REFER TO THE CBA FOR SPECIFIC BENEFIT DETAILS. THIS LISTING IS NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE, BUT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A BRIEF OVERVIEW.01 Do you hav two (2) years of work experience as an automotive and/or heavy-duty equipment mechanic?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have two (2) years of work experience as an Automotive Service Worker (class code 137)?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have possession of one (1) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in either the A Automotive Test Series or T Medium/Heavy Truck Series ?

• Yes
• No

04 Do you have possession of an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certificate, i.e. Ford, GM, John Deere, Case, Freightliner, etc?

• Yes
• No

05 Do you have possession of a Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire?

• Yes
• No

06 Did you include your CORRECT email address in your application? Please recheck. Our communication to you will be via email and it's imperative that we have a valid email address.

• Yes
• No

07 Do you understand that you will receive email notifications during this recruitment process and will need to continually check your email and respond timely?

• Yes
• No

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