Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

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.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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.

• 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

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

• 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.

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.

Benefits vary slightly by union contract, employment agreement, or policy. For benefits specific to this role, please reach out to human resources.

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.

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