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Mechanic I

City of Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026
The City of Battle Creek (“The City”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The City complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The City expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Improper interference with the ability of the City employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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Description

Performs basic semiskilled work carrying out a variety of mechanical repair tasks such as testing, inspecting, lubricating, repairing, and rebuilding all types of automotive equipment and machinery, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work performed under the fleet supervisor.

Essential Functions

  • Assists in the performance of preventative maintenance and repairs on small engines, cars, trucks, buses and other automotive and power-driven equipment; includes dismantling, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, troubleshooting and testing electrical systems, machinery and equipment as necessary.
  • Completes builds for new equipment. Fabricates and repairs small items for other departments as necessary.
  • Prepares records, reports and analyzing written or computer data

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • 1 year experience repairing and overhauling a variety of automotive and other power-drive equipment.

Special Requirements

  • ASE Certifications A4 & A5 or T4 & T5 within two years of hire.
  • Valid Class “A” Commercial driver’s license within 3 months of hire.
  • Must possess basic tools as required to work on equipment.
  • Valid driver's license in the State of Michigan.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

This work requires frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, sitting, bending, reaching, hand dexterity (grasping, holding, keyboarding, repetitive movements), reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, seeing (near and/or far, color, depth, field of vision), hearing, using the telephone, contact with government officials and the general public, working overtime, and working inside and alone. Work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to fumes or airborne particles, frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

At the City of Battle Creek, we understand that benefits are an important part of the total compensation package. As such, we strive to offer employees a generous benefit package that provides flexibility, choice, and value, allowing employees to not only meet their needs today but to plan for a secure future.

Full-time employee benefitsBenefits vary slightly by union contract, employment agreement, or policy. For benefits specific to this role, please reach out to humanresources@battlecreekmi.gov.

Medical: Choose from a PPO plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI - Simply Blue or an HMO plan with Blue Care Network and pair your election with a Health Savings Account.

Virtual Care: Included with your BCBSM and BCN health care plan.

Dental: 100% employer-paid through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI - Simply Blue

Life Insurance: 100% employer-paid basic life insurance with AD&D benefit equal to 2X the employee’s base annual earnings up to $400,000. Limited coverage is also provided for spouses and children.

Sickness and Accident: 100% employer-sponsored partial wage replacement for short-term disabilities after meeting eligibility criteria.

Retirement Savings

  • 457 through Mission Square with employer match
  • MERS Pension * note that Police and Fire have a separate pension fund not through MERS

Employer Assistance Plan (EAP): 100% Employer paid through Pine Rest

Paid Time Off: Generous PTO package – Paid Time Off will vary by position and is outlined within City Policy or union contract.

Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year

Voluntary Benefits

  • Supplemental Term and Whole life
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospitalization
  • Accident
  • Vision – NVA
  • Lifecare Ambulance Service
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Global Emergency Assistance Services

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligible Employer

In addition to the above, some positions may qualify for:

  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible Schedule/Remote
  • Educational Stipends
  • Longevity pay
  • Tool and safety allowances
  • Employer-paid uniforms
  • Cell phone allowance
  • Military pay differential
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Ability to earn compensatory time
  • Retiree health savings plan

01

Do you have a High School diploma or GED equivalent?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have a valid driver's license in the State of Michigan?

  • Yes
  • No

03

Do you possess basic tools to work on equipment?

  • Yes
  • No

04

Do you have at least 1 year experience repairing and overhauling a variety of automotive and other power-drive equipment?

  • Yes
  • No

05

This position requires obtaining a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within three months of hire. The City will provide the necessary training. Are you able and willing to meet this requirement?

  • Yes
  • No

06

This position requires obtaining ASE Certifications A4 & A5 or T4 & T5 within 2 years of hire. Are you able and willing to meet this requirement?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Required Question

Salary : $400,000

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