Fleet Services Mechanic; Part-Time, Limited

Fleet Services Mechanic

Join Our Fleet Maintenance Team!

The City of Medford is looking for a skilled part-time Fleet Services Mechanic to help keep our vehicles and equipment safe, reliable, and ready to serve the community.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on mechanical work, variety, and being part of a dedicated team. In this role, you'll help repair and maintain a wide range of City vehicles and equipment, from light-duty trucks to heavy equipment. You'll use modern diagnostic tools, perform inspections and preventive maintenance, document repairs in fleet maintenance software, and help make sure our fleet stays in top shape.

If you take pride in quality work and want to support the vehicles and equipment that keep City services moving, we encourage you to apply!

Required

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
• Three (3) or more years of experience as a mechanic in the repair and maintenance of automobiles, light and heavy trucks, and light and heavy equipment; and
• Possession of the following licenses within six (6) months of hire:
• Air Conditioning Recovery License.
• Class A Oregon Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with air brake endorsement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possession of certification through one or all the following:
• ASE in automotive or Heavy truck
• EVT certification in Police, Fire Apparatus, or Ambulance
• Fabrication experience
• Vehicle upfitting experience

Up to 5 days per week

Maximum of 29 hours per week

Compensation & Information on Benefits:

The anticipated hiring range for the Fleet Services Mechanic (part-time) position is $32.18 (first step) to $33.78 or $35.47 (second or third step). The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, and qualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act.

Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.

• Paid sick leave - one (1) hour accrued for every 30 hours worked.
• Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7

Examples of

Job Duties:

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Performs preventive maintenance and services to ensure vehicles are safe and operational for use, which may include:
• Equipment and vehicle safety inspections, annual NFPA inspections, brake system, electrical system, and suspension system inspections. Check engine and transmission for proper operation, etc.
• Repairing deficiencies found during PM service to return vehicle to operating condition
• Perform lube and oil filter changes on all systems in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and as guided by department policy.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot reported issues, performing repairs on various systems, engines, and equipment, which may include repairing electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems of vehicles, fire apparatus, forklifts, heavy trucks, mowing, agricultural, and other heavy equipment, etc.
• Maintaining instrumentation and gauges, gas and diesel engines, pumps, hose reels, lighting systems, air conditioning systems, transmission systems and tires.
• Accurately documents a variety of information related to mechanical maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to track time, parts, job notes, and inspection checklists in a computerized Fleet Management information system.
• Welds and fabricates parts and systems.
• The scope of the assigned area will depend on departmental structure and is at the discretion of the Public Works Director.

Other Functions of the Position:

• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall function of the department and organizational goals.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
• Handles job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace.
• Fosters an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Is an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.

Competencies:

• Communicativeness
  - Effective performers…