Fleet Mechanic; Diesel Mechanic)

Job Title

Performs skilled journey level maintenance and repair of all City of Kingsport-owned vehicles and equipment.

The assigned shift changes throughout the year based on the annual time change. The position works day shift during Daylight Saving Time (approximately March - November) and second shift during Standard Time. Employees must be available to work both shifts as assigned. Schedule is subject to change based on departmental operational needs.

• Maintains and repairs a variety of city owned vehicles including police cruisers, fire trucks, street sweepers, front end loaders, graders, school buses, vans, mowers and passenger cars;
• Performs a variety of diagnostic tests to determine cause of malfunction(s);
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance and safety checks on city vehicles.
• Repairs electrical systems including starting and cranking, lights, wiring, switches, electronic vehicle/engine controls;
• Repairs gas and diesel engines, performs tune-up, performance, fuel and emission tests, maintains and repairs cooling and exhaust systems;
• Diagnoses, trouble shoots and repairs all hydraulic and air brake systems;
• Diagnoses and repairs steering and suspension, drive train, clutch and transmission.
• Replaces shoes and pads of hydraulic brakes, resurfaces drums and rotors, checks brake hoses and lines;
• Checks for hydraulic leaks, replaces blown hoses, check air brake linings and adjustments;
• Recharges air conditioning systems, recycles refrigerant; designs and fabricates custom equipment and/or attachments using arc, mig and gas welding.
• Changes oil and lubricants, performs visual checks and inspection of vehicle prior to release to department;
• Records all work performed on appropriate repair work order; performs field repairs and maintenance of vehicles;
• Maintains records of all performed work;
• Requisition s parts and supplies from fleet service shop;
• Reads and reviews service manuals and other reference materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the methods, principles, practices, tools and materials of the mechanic's trade;
• Knowledge of the principles and mechanics of internal combustion engines;
• Knowledge of the parts and supplies needed to perform a variety of maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment;
• Knowledge of arc, gas and mig welding principles and techniques;
• Skill in operating computer equipment, including laptops and tablets;
• Skill in viewing and closing work orders;
• Skill in performing journey level equipment mechanical work including troubleshooting of equipment for major and minor repairs;
• Skill in diagnosing, maintaining and repairing a variety of vehicles and equipment;
• Skill in understanding and following complex directions and instructions;
• Skill in operating a variety of technical diagnostic equipment;
• Skill in the safe and proper use of a variety of hand and power tools. *(Must have own tools)

• High school graduate or high school equivalent;
• Experience equivalent to two years full-time journey-level fleet vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair; OR completion of a post-high school course/program of Automotive Mechanics/Diesel mechanics may substitute for two years required experience;
• Current and valid driver's license required, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred or must obtain CDL permit within 6 months of employment, and CDL within 1 year of employment;
The City of Kingsport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations.

RETIREMENT- TCRS Hybrid Plan:
Participation is mandatory. No waiting period. Plan is a combination of a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan. The defined benefit plan consists of a 5% mandatory contribution from the employee and a 4% employer contribution. Employee is also auto-enrolled at 2 % in the defined contribution plan with the City contributing 5%. Employee has the option to increase or decrease…