Mechanic

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required, including or supplemented by technical training in general shop and auto repair work.  Associates degree in automotive technology preferred. Three or more years of responsible experience in repairing and overhauling a variety of heavy or other automotive and power-driven equipment.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools and equipment used in maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding a variety of automotive and power-driven equipment.  Considerable knowledge of internal combustion engines, automotive electricity, transmissions, differentials, and other components of automotive equipment.  Reasonable knowledge of welding and cutting techniques.  Ability to analyze and repair mechanical failures.  Mechanical aptitude, fabricating abilities, and skilled with hydraulics.  Ability to work effectively with others.  Basic knowledge of data entry to enter daily maintenance records and to view maintenance and stock activity.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION
Certified Master Mechanic preferred. Prefer welding certificate.  Must possess a valid State of Michigan driver’s license.  Must be able to obtain a State of Michigan Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) within nine (9) months of hire.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
This position will utilize a variety of tools and equipment used in automotive repair and maintenance activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Medium level of physical effort required.  Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit and talk or hear; to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to focus.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION (DEI)

The City of South Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer who places a high value on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of South Haven comprises a diversity of individuals from varying gender identities, racial/ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, abilities, and more. The diversity of our community is one of our key strengths, and the City is committed to continuing to grow our commitment to DEI/ Employees are expected to interact with one another and with citizens in a manner that demonstrates respect and appreciation for each person and the diverse groups they identify with.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The City of South Haven is a drug-free workplace. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to various weather temperatures, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment may be moderately noisy. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.