What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle Mechanic position at Town of Smyrna, TN?
Salary : See Position Description
Location : Smyrna, TN
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 00734
Department : Vehicle Maintenance
Opening Date : 12 / 19 / 2024
Description
PAY & BENEFITS :
Full Range : $43,721 - $66,194 ($22.42 - $33.95 / hr)
In addition to the base salary, this full-time position is eligible for an annual performance bonus as well as a longevity bonus.
BENEFITS :
Paid Holidays : 13 days
Paid Time Off : 0-4 years of service = 23 days (7.08 hours per pay period)
Longevity Bonus : Based on Years of Service
Merit Pay : Based on performance (Annual Salary increase and Bonus)
Town Paid Benefits Include :
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Basic Life Insurance (1x Salary or $50k minimum, $10k spouse, & $5k child)
- Retirement Match
- Education Reimbursement
- Free Wellness Programs and Free Gym Access
Insurance Premium Costs (includes vision & dental)
HSA : $15.24 single $104.93 family
OAP : $20.40 single $140.18 family
Description :
The purpose of this classification is to perform and assist with inspecting, diagnosing issues, repairing, and performing routine maintenance on vehicles by identifying problems, operating computerized diagnostic equipment, replacing faulty parts, and ensuring proper functionality of systems. Additional responsibilities include maintaining the vehicle maintenance parts inventory system and assisting with additional duties around the shop. Duties and responsibilities include performing tests, mechanical repair, coordinating the parts inventory system, processing invoices for payment, transporting vehicles, and performing general cleaning / maintenance around the shop. Under general supervision, reports to Fleet Manager.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Tools
You should become familiar with the following tools used in this occupation :
Minimum Qualifications
Supplemental Information
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization : Must be able to effectively evaluate, audit, deduce, or utilize a wide variety of data and information using established criteria to include; blueprints, plans, and work orders.
Human Interaction : Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills required. Must be able to conduct oneself with professionalism and tact in interacting with citizens, organizations, as well as other Town employees. Must be able to establish / maintain effective working relations with others
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Material Utilization : Must be familiar with the mechanical workings of various machines and tools used in equipment maintenance and repair and have the dexterity necessary to operate the following : lifts, air tools, brake lathe, wheel balancer, tire machine, arc welders, grinders, radio, and general hand tools; town vehicle.
Verbal Aptitude : Ability to express ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing.
Mathematical Aptitude : Must have good mathematical aptitude. Required abilities include adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, computing rate, ratio, and percent, the ability to interpret data in various forms such as graphs, charts, etc.
Functional Reasoning : Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of vehicle maintenance and mechanics. Must be able to carry out instructions provided in written, schematic, blueprint, and verbal form; to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning : Requires the ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions. Requires the ability to assess situations and make decisions accordingly. Position requires the ability to multi-task.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability : Must have the dexterity and fitness sufficient to safely and proficiently operate, utilize, and maintain equipment and tools related to tasks. Must be able to stand, bend, climb, stoop, crawl, stretch, walk, and lift 50 lbs. or at times greater weights. Must be able to exit and enter a vehicle on a regular basis.
Sensory Requirements : Must have sufficient vision and hearing to read, gather information, and generally interact with people.
Environmental Factors : Working conditions are field environment with constant exposure to noise and dust and some exposure to heat, cold, and rain. Work environment can be dirty with unpleasant odors accompanied by exposure to carbon monoxide fumes. Generally physical and working conditions are such that minor cuts, abrasions, bruises, or burns may be encountered with various jobs.
EMPLOYEE AWARENESS
The Town of Smyrna offers a generous benefit package for its Full-Time employees which can be viewed by clicking the link below.
Please Note : Part-time Positions are not eligible for employee benefits.
Are you at least 18 years of age?
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
Do you currently possess a valid STATE driver's license with satisfactory driving record?
Do you have at least two (2) years previous experience in mechanical repairs , ½ ton to 1 ton vehicles ?
Do you have a CDL OR are you willing to obtain one within 6 months of employment?
Required Question
Salary : $50,000
