Mechanic

Job Overview

The Village of Perry is seeking a skilled automotive repair worker to maintain and repair municipal vehicles and heavy equipment.

Duties

• Performs skilled operations in the repair and overhaul of gasoline and diesel motor equipment, including trucks, tractors, graders, bulldozers, and power shovels;
• Repairs or replaces motor pumps, fuel pumps, generators, carburetors, shock absorbers;
• Repairs ignition systems, transmissions, brake systems, clutches, and front and rear axles;
• Adjusts connecting rods and bearings;
• Adjusts steering mechanisms and aligns wheels;
• Makes minor welding repairs to automotive equipment;
• Greases vehicles, changes oil and oil filters;
• Tunes engine and sets the timing;
• Attaches and removes snow plow blades and other auxiliary equipment;
• Works as a motor equipment operator when directed including snow removal;
• Performs manual work in other public works activities when not working as an automotive repair worker

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of standard automotive repair methods and terminology and tools of the trade;
• Demonstrated ability to make difficult repairs to heavy automotive and other mechanical equipment;
• Familiarity with welding techniques;
• Ability to work from plans and specifications.

Experience

• Two years of experience as a skilled automotive repair worker; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Pay: $28.69 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person