About this opportunity
City of Clarksville lists this Gas & Water - Equipment Maintenance Mechanic / Senior Equipment Maintenance Mechanic opportunity in clarksville, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Equipment Maintenance Mechanic***PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN THROUGH 9/10/2026 OR UNTIL FILLED. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE HIRED AT THE HIGHEST SKILL LEVEL MET BASED ON EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSING.***This is the first of three levels in the Equipment Maintenance series. Incumbents analyze, inspect, test, maintain and repair a variety of vehicles and equipment. Responsibilities may include maintaining and repairing brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, exhaust, axle assemblies, air conditioning, and related systems; performing minor body repair; changing and repairing tires; aiding disabled vehicles; and maintaining maintenance and repair records.Example Of DutiesEssential Functions:Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and performs complex, skilled repairs and/or overhauls to vehicles and equipment in assigned area of responsibility, including inspecting, and replacing of broken or worn parts.Diagnoses, repairs, cleans, adjusts, and installs fuel, ignition, electrical and cooling systems involving repair and replacement of applicable parts which, depending on assignment, may include carburetors, fuel pumps, starter motors, distributors, generators/alternators, voltage regulators, wiring, switches, hoses, batteries, radiators, thermostats, and water pumps.Performs preventative maintenance and servicing activities which, depending on assignment, may include changing oil; changing filters; applying lubricants; checking fluid levels; inspecting brakes, chassis components, and tires; and performing related activities.Answers service and breakdown calls; conducts on-site repairs when possible; operates wrecker to return broken down vehicles and equipment to the shop.Completes a variety of logs, documents, and/or simple reports regarding quantity of materials handled, equipment operations, vehicle conditions, maintenance, and repair activities, and/or related information.Keeps shop and assigned work area clean and organized; disposes of unusable replacement parts; and disposes of used motor oil, transmission fluid, and antifreeze.Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.Typical QualificationsEducation and Experience:High school diploma or GED equivalent.One (1) year experience in mechanical maintenance and repair.An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential duties.License and Certifications:Possession of a valid Class A commercial Driver's License. (Must be obtained within 6 months of hire.)Forklift Certification. (Must be obtained within 6 months of hire.)Supplemental InformationKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of skilled vehicle and/or equipment maintenance and repair practices and procedures in assigned area of responsibility.Skilled in using applicable tools and equipment.Skilled in maintaining and repairing vehicles and equipment.Skilled in detecting and diagnosing vehicle and equipment malfunctions.Skilled in maintaining operational records and reports.Skilled in using a computer and related software applications.Skilled in communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.Physical Requirements:Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual ability, and walking.
Worksite address
clarksville, TN, 37043, US
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