Mechanic, Trades / Skilled Labor
Job in
Fairhope, Baldwin County, Alabama, 36533, USA
Listing for:
City of Fairhope (AL)
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-05
Job specializations:
-
Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Under the supervision of the Mechanic Maintenance Supervisor, the employee performs skilled mechanical duties at the journeyman level in the maintenance and repair of all types of automotive, construction, and special purpose vehicles and equipment used by the City. The employee diagnoses mechanical problems and performs skilled tasks in mechanical repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel powered automotive and heavy equipment using standard practices and equipment of the trade.
Employee uses independent judgment in diagnosing equipment problems after receiving oral instructions from supervisor. The type of mechanical work performed ranges from simple preventative to complete teardown and rebuild of major components. The employee locates and orders replacement parts; performs hydraulic repairs and other activities as required. The employee also maintains records of repair and maintenance work. Supervisor may check work during repair or test running conditions after work is completed.
This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment background check and random drug screens.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Heavy
Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Performs general service and/or preventive maintenance on various makes and models of heavy equipment following departmental policies, manufacturer's specifications, manuals, and safety guidelines to ensure equipment is in good working condition, is safe to operate, and to prevent mechanical breakdowns of equipment.
Performs general diagnostic, overhaul, and repair work on light, medium, and heavy trucks, gasoline and diesel motors, generators, and allied equipment.Discusses equipment/vehicle malfunctions with Operator/Driver.Analyzes, diagnoses and tunes diesel engines including testing, repair and replacement of defective parts or entire assemblies on heavy equipment and other diesels.Uses a variety of hand and power tools to perform various repair procedures.Removes, disassembles, and rebuilds major units such as engines, transmissions, and differentials; inspects parts for wear.Repairs or replaces parts such as pistons, rods, gears, and bearings.Overhauls or replaces carburetors, generators, radiators, alternators, starters, distributors, and pumps.Rewires ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.Turns brake drums, realigns, and adjusts brakes, aligns front ends, repairs or replaces shock absorbers.Repairs and replaces hydraulic lines.Disassembles, repairs, and replaces hydraulic pumps.Disassembles, replaces, and repairs hydraulic cylinders, controls, and valves.Replaces switchers, lights, brakes, starters, generators, water pumps and other equipment components.Replaces and adjusts headlights and installs or repairs accessories such as air conditioners, heaters, mirrors, and wipers.Replaces or repairs major components, attachments or implements such as blades, tracks, compressors booms, etc.Services and maintains all City standby power generators.Services City fire trucks and apparatus.Tests overhauled equipment to ensure operation efficiency.Conducts research and orders necessary parts for repair work.Drives service truck to job site for service calls to diagnose equipment problems.Performs thorough safety inspection of equipment and repair site to ensure all repairs can be conducted safely.Performs diesel/heavy equipment repairs on job sites as required.Performs routine safety and maintenance checks before and after using service vehicle.Performs additional repairs and maintenance as needed.Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Performs general service and/or preventive maintenance on various makes and models of City vehicles following established policies, manufacturer's specifications, manuals, and safety guidelines to ensure equipment is in good working condition, is safe to operate, and to prevent mechanical breakdowns of equipment.
Inspects, adjusts, and replaces necessary units and related automobile parts including computers, valves, pistons, connecting rods, piston rings, main bearings, air and hydraulic brakes, and the components of cooling, fueling, exhaust systems, electrical systems, and tires.Performs routine maintenance on City vehicles including changing oil, checking tires, checking fluids, and light and warning devices.Analyzes and repairs vehicle engines.Outfits new police vehicles with City-required lighting and equipment.Installs and maintains heating and cooling units on City vehicles.Performs repairs on brakes, ignition systems, and transmissions.Replaces and adjust wind shield wipers and headlights.Inspects and repairs wheel hubs, rotors, and bearings.Performs electrical repairs, replaces tail and head light switches, signal lights, bulbs and switches, alternators, and switches.Test, installs and replaces batteries.General Operations
Performs maintenance activities to ensure repairs are made in the most efficient and effective manner.
Performs maintenance and repair on small engine tools and equipment.Completes work orders in a…
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