Do you thrive in an independent work environment where you can manage and maintain your own shop with the support of your manager? Do you enjoy variety where every day is different? Then come join the City of Sherwood Public Works Department as our very own, talented, Mechanic!

The Position:

The Mechanic performs vehicle maintenance, rebuilds, fabricates and services light to heavy-duty equipment including automobiles, off-road vehicles and a variety of small equipment. 

Day in the Life:

Under general supervision, you can typically expect to:

• Perform complex inspections, repairs and maintenance of automotive equipment including tractors, trucks, power mowers, power sweepers, police cars, and construction equipment. 
• Diagnose and repair City fleet vehicles, including major tune-ups, overhauls or repairs involving electrical engine controls, drive-trains, braking systems and fuel injection systems in heavy equipment.
• Fabricate and adjust parts; Complete repairs to vehicle body and frames; and weld, cut and braze metal.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop area.

1. Performs complex work in the inspection, repair and maintenance of automotive equipment including tractors, trucks, power mowers, power sweepers, police cars, and construction equipment. Determines extent, type and cost of repairs.
2. Diagnose and repair City fleet vehicles, including major tune-ups, overhauls or repairs involving electrical engine controls, drive trains, braking systems, air conditioning, electrical systems, steering and suspensions, fuel injection systems, heavy equipment and special equipment in police cars.
3. Verifies drivers' comments and/or road tests vehicles to determine problems.
4. Fabricates and adjust parts to fit. Makes repairs to vehicles body and frames. Welds, cuts and brazes metals.
5. Inspect, repair and maintain a variety of small engines, hand tools, power and mechanical tools and equipment.
6. Prepare new vehicles and equipment for service, such as installing identified accessories and supplies, including police radios and emergency equipment.
7. Orders parts and equipment, such as, but not limited to: fuel, lubricants, filters, accessories and wear items. Maintains an inventory of spare parts, ordering parts and supplies as needed to complete repairs in a timely basis. Reviews and codes invoices and processes documents according to established procedures. 
8. Maintains records of repairs and maintenance work, recording dates, labor, and parts costs.
9. Assigns or is personally responsive to emergency breakdowns and repairs vehicles at emergency sites. Operates a variety of vehicle maintenance and repair tools and equipment in a safe manner.
10. Researches and trains to maintain safe work practices.
11. Maintain cooperative working relationships with City staff, other organizations and the general public.
12. Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas.

• An Associate degree in automotive/diesel technology or graduation from a two-year automotive school; AND
• Three (3) years of experience in a full-service fleet maintenance and repair garage that included diesel and combustion engines, or an equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position. 

City of Sherwood is committed to using a Merit Based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.
 
 Selection Process1. An evaluation of education, training and work experience of submitted application packets will be performed by Human Resources. The timeframe to review will be approximately the week of October 17, 2022.
 
2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel may perform an in-depth evaluation of education, experience and training taken from your employment application materials to include your responses to the supplemental questions (if applicable). This process will begin after October 24, 2022.
 
3. Our goal is to schedule oral panel interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME evaluation step as soon as possible.Please note: Candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.
 
Veterans' PreferenceIf you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please make sure to upload the required documentation to your application and self-select your veteran status. 
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities ActReasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-625-4201 or e-mail to: hr@sherwoodoregon.govat least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
 
Status of Your ApplicationYou will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that City of Sherwood communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" of email notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.

 
Questions Regarding This RecruitmentRebecca Tabra, Human Resources ManagerTabrar@sherwoodoregon.gov