Master Mechanic III - City

PAY AND FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS:

Pay Range: 418

Hourly Rate: $27.02 - $41.87

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City's step placement policy.

This position may be underfilled as Mechanic I with a pay range of 414 - $22.65 - $35.06 hourly.

ELIGIBILITY LIST PREFERENCE ORDER

Full-time City employees will receive preference in the following order: major division first, then department, then all other full-time City employees. Part-time/year-round City employees will receive preference next. If there are no qualified full-time City employees or part-time/year-round City employees, external applicants will then be considered (when the vacancy is open to external applicants).

APPLICATION, HIRING, AND BACKGROUND

* When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions. These application questions are based on the

Job Requirements for the position.

* Completion of the application questions is required.

* Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked.

* Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position.

* Applicants may upload only two attachments. Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc. Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one file for upload.

* Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.

* Each application submission is reviewed independently.

For detailed information about the City's hiring and background processes, check out the:
Quick Guide to Hiring and Background Checks

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TOTAL REWARDS

At the City of Oklahoma City, our Total Rewards package is designed to honor your service, fuel your growth, and support every part of your life. We offer:

* Competitive pay

* An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement

* A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

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POSITION DESIGNATION

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

JOB SUMMARY

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Fleet Management Division of the General Services Department within the City of Oklahoma City. An eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies per provisions of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Master Mechanic III is primarily responsible for diagnosing and repairing heavy trucks and equipment, estimating repair costs, writing service orders, and providing other employees with on-the-job training related to heavy truck and equipment maintenance and repair.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

* Applying knowledge and principles of heavy truck and equipment mechanics.

* Diagnosing and providing repair services for various equipment malfunctions.

* Performing major repairs on gasoline and diesel automotive equipment.

* Utilizing knowledge of mechanics, methods, tools, and techniques to repair fleet vehicles and equipment.

* Exercising considerable initiative and independent judgment.

* Communicating effectively to convey repair updates, costs, and technical information to inquiring City employees and co-workers.

* Providing on-the-job training related to heavy truck and equipment maintenance and repair.

* Performing other duties as assigned.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Possession of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

* Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).

* Possession of a current Automotive…