Under limited supervision, performs maintenance, diagnosis and repairs on a variety of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and heavy equipment. Assists the Fleet Superintendent in setting repair priorities, reviewing work, maintaining standards, training mechanics, and coordinating shop workload. Uses diagnostic computer and software from various manufacturers to assess equipment problems and issues. Performs related duties such as conducting preventive maintenance, operating shop equipment, providing wrecker service, maintaining service records, maintaining the shop, upkeep on maintenance facility, tools, and equipment.

Education:	High school graduate with two (2) years vocational/technical school training in automotive/diesel/mechanical repair
Experience:	Seven (7) years of experience as a mechanic, to include five (5) as a heavy/diesel mechanic
Certifications:	Valid commercial driver’s license Forklift license
Preferred:	Manufacturer specific training/certification (Ford, Caterpillar, Cummins, etc.) ASE training/certification Experience with computerized diagnostic and maintenance management system is preferred
Note:	The City retains the right to determine equivalencies. Any certifications not possessed at hire, must be obtained before the employee is removed from probation in order to continue employment with the City.

 Must be physically able to operate a truck, welding machine, drill press, back hoe, wrecker, mechanical, carpentry, welding, and machine tools, mops and brooms, sand blaster and automotive test equipment. Must be able to exert up to fifty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to twenty-five pounds of force frequently, and/or up to ten pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to one hundred pounds.