Mechanic I- 955
Job Posting: Mechanic I - 955
City of Columbia, MO - Public Works Department
Job Code: 02107 | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt | Union Code/Affiliation: Local 955 | Division: VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Job Description Summary: The City of Columbia is actively seeking skilled and dedicated individuals for the position of Mechanic I in the Public Works Department. As a Mechanic I, you will play a crucial role in servicing, diagnosing, and repairing city vehicles and equipment to ensure their safe working condition.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Services, diagnoses, and repairs city vehicles and equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Conducts and documents motor vehicle inspections for all city equipment, ensuring accurate records are maintained.
- Adheres to proper safety protocols.
- Assists fleet personnel and other departments as needed.
- Maintains knowledge of current technology.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory authority. Work may require providing guidance and training to others.
Human Collaboration and Job Impact:
- Provides advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies.
- Significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.
Fiscal Responsibility: Position has no fiscal responsibility.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2-year technical degree or three years of journey-level experience in vehicle repair and maintenance.
- Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with no airbrake restriction within 6 months of hire.
- Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification.
- Missouri Motor Vehicle Inspector License.
- Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Equipment Certification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of standard practices in the automotive and mechanical trades, welding, fabrication, and safety protocols.
- Skill in recognizing, analyzing, and solving a variety of problems, effective verbal and written communication, active listening, and applying questions for understanding.
- Ability to read and understand hydraulic and electrical diagrams, maintain detailed and accurate records, use and maintain hand and power tools, and work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Work Environment:
- Outdoor environment – Frequently/Often
- Street environment – Sometimes
- Construction site – Sometimes
- Confined space – Sometimes
- Vehicle – Frequently/Often
- Shop environment – Frequently/Often
- Right of way environment – Sometimes
Exposures:
- Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes
- Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Frequently/Often
- Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Frequently/Often
- Communicable diseases – Frequently/Often
- Moving mechanical parts – Frequently/Often
- Fumes or airborne particles – Frequently/Often
- Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances – Frequently/Often
- Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jackhammers, construction) – Frequently/Often
Physical Demands:
- Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
- May exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Incumbents may be required to feel attributes of objects; grasp tools; push to move shop equipment; stand to service heavy equipment; walk; drive; reach with hands/arms to make various repairs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to inspect a vehicle; and move up and down from/to a sitting position on the floor to work under vehicles.
Hours/Days: Multiple Shifts Available
Starting Salary: $22.47 per hour and $1.00 per hour shift differential for all hours worked between 6 pm and 6 am
Number of Positions Available: 5
Deadline to Apply: 04/22/2024
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants: The City of Columbia, Missouri is seeking highly motivated and dependable individuals willing to provide journey-level maintenance and repair service to our vehicles and equipment.
The starting salary is a minimum of $22.47 per hour plus a shift differential of $1.00 per hour for all hours worked from 6:00 pm – 6:00 am.
You will also receive an annual allowance of $1,000 for tool replacement, $336 for jeans, $50 for winter outerwear, $175 for safety boots, and $50 for any required eye protection. All uniform work shirts are also provided.
As a City of Columbia, Missouri employee, you will receive one of the best employment benefit packages in the state.
Notice to Applicants: Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program.