Journeyman Fleet Mechanic
Salary
$70,189.97 Annually
Job Number
24TRNS122FM400
Closing Date
12/2/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Fleet Services within Hennepin County's Transportation Operations department is looking for an energetic, highly motivated, and team-oriented Journeyman Fleet Mechanic to join it's team. This position will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and performing diagnostics on a variety of equipment. This includes hybrid, electric, gas cars and pickups, emergency vehicles and medium and heavy-duty gas or diesel trucks as well as construction equipment including loaders, graders and skid steers, trailers, small engines, and powersport equipment.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.Location and hours:This position is located at the Public Works Facility, at 1600 Prairie Drive, Hamel, Minnesota 55340. There is no public transportation to this facility. This is a second shift position, with work hours being 2 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday. This position requires candidates to be available for on call duty after hours, weekends, and holidays.About the position type:This is a full-time, benefit earning position. This position is internally classified as an Equipment Mechanic Journeyman.Click here to view the job classification specification.The base hourly wage is $33.75 per hour. In addition to the base wage, there is a $.35/hour for a class A driver's license, $2.00/hour for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) master's in automotive or heavy truck, and $1.00 for the night shift differential pay.In this position, you will:
Perform detailed preventive maintenance to complex systems by following manuals, established maintenance schedules and procedures on small equipment, attachment, vehicles, and light duty trucks.
Perform failure diagnosis and repairs to complex systems using, diagnostic equipment and procedures on medium duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks and heavy equipment.
Perform emergency and planned field repairs.
Perform pre-delivery and setup of new vehicles.
Document and records all repairs using the fleet management information system.
Perform mandatory regulated inspections, test and operation to ensure safe and proper operation on all County vehicles, trucks and equipment.
Use diagnostic scan tools related to light and heavy vehicles. For example, Snap-on Zeus, Mack/Volvo Tech-tool, Daimler DTNA/Diagnostic link 8, or International Navistar Engine Diagnostics (NED).
Need to have:
One of the following:
Completion of an approved two-year program in auto or truck mechanics from an accredited technical school and three years or more of experience in repairing and servicing automotive or heavy equipment.
Five or more years of experience in repairing and servicing automotive equipment.
Possession of four or more ASE certifications in either truck or automotive repair or the ability to obtain certifications within six months of employment.
A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit and a valid Class B driver's license within six months of employment.
Ability to:
Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supply own full complement of mechanic tools.
Nice to have:
Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsements.
One year or more of work experience using electronic testing and diagnostic equipment.
Experience:
Servicing light and medium duty trucks, class 7 or 8 trucks, light and heavy-duty construction equipment, small engine equipment, snowmobiles, boats, and other recreational equipment.
Working in automotive, agricultural, construction or powersport.
Using wire feed welders, stick welders, and acetylene torches.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Fahad Mansoor