Master Mechanic I

Summary:

This position will perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all vehicles, other rolling stock and non-rolling equipment in the City's fleet.

Responsibilities:

The Master Mechanic I is an advanced position. Employees in this position will be expected to perform complex tasks and work on specialized equipment and vehicles. Will perform record keeping activities on repairs performed and provide technical assistance to lower level mechanics and garage personnel. Employees perform more difficult and responsible types of duties including lead repairs of gasoline, diesel, and other types of fuel-powered equipment, and on hydraulic and electrical systems. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.

Qualifications:

Requires HS/GED equivalent, plus additional specialized training in automotive/ mechanical repair. Must have at minimum two years of increasingly responsible automotive/ mechanical repair experience. Knowledge and skills related to the repair of fire apparatus and medical units is strongly preferred.

• This position requires the possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid commercial driver's license (Class B required, Class A preferred, Air Brake Endorsement Mandatory).
• This position requires ownership of personal hand tools adequate to repair most common vehicles or equipment.
• Must obtain Master ASE within 24 months of employment.
• EVT certification strongly preferred.
• Master Mechanic II: Eligible advancement once completed Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Ambulance or Fire Apparatus Certification.
• Master Mechanic II: Eligible advancement once completed Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Ambulance or Fire Apparatus Certification.
• The successful applicant must pass the background check, post-offer City physical and drug screen.

Note: Please provide three references.

Benefit Information:

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: Various coverage levels available; FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH; other wellness benefits/perks

Caregiver Leave - 12 weeks paid leave

Paid Time Off:12 Vacation days, 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave, 10 Paid Holidays

Retirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Employment Indicator Safety Sensitive - CDL
• Min Hiring Rate $26.63
• Max Hiring Rate $29.36

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