Seasonal Mechanic

The City of Ottawa is currently recruiting for a Seasonal Mechanic. Under the supervision of the Fleet Management Supervisor, the Seasonal Mechanic performs semi‑skilled mechanical work on a wide variety of vehicles and other mechanical equipment for the City of Ottawa. The employee in this position is required to have basic mechanical skills related to troubleshooting and repair of gasoline and diesel powered equipment.

• Assist in the diagnosis of a variety of mechanical equipment and determine source of problems and methods of repair; travel to job sites if needed.
• Maintain a clean and functional shop.
• Assist with inventory maintenance of repair parts and maintenance supplies. Assist with the installation of vehicle/equipment components, parts, or products as necessary.
• Follows all safety precautions including use of personal protective equipment.
• Understands and performs operator‑level maintenance on equipment used.
• Reads and comprehends documents such as, but not limited to, written policies, safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Research material for tools and equipment for the garage.
• Fill out necessary repair orders and reports.
• Comply with all City ordinances and policies, as well as federal and state laws and ordinances.
• Assist other departments and perform other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED Automotive and Diesel Repair experience preferred.
• Minimum of one year in a high school automotive repair program.
• Must have a valid Kansas drivers license.

• Basic knowledge of automotive and heavy equipment mechanics, including diagnostic equipment and methods, electrical systems, gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions and clutches, brake systems, hydraulics, welding, and heating/air conditioning systems.
• Basic ability to operate and maintain all test and repair equipment normally assigned to mechanical shop.
• Ability to operate and maintain vehicles as specified in Essential Job Functions.
• The ability to effectively use verbal communication to communicate with general public, supervisors, peers, to resolve problems is required.
• The ability to work courteously and establish successful working relationships with entities, employees, city officials, businesses and the public, and use good professional judgment, honesty, and integrity in decision‑making is required.
• Problem‑solving requirements include prioritization and completion of work assignments in a timely manner.
• Decision making includes methods of equipment use and repair/maintenance, and use of appropriate safety practices and equipment.

• May be required to work in confined spaces or hazardous traffic conditions.
• May be exposed to wet/humid conditions, inclement outdoor weather, vibration, extreme temperatures, mechanical oils, airborne particles/fumes, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, potentially hazardous or cancer‑causing agents/chemicals, or loud noise levels.

• Must be able to sit, talk, hear, feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, and move up and down from/to sitting position on the floor.
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement and manual dexterity.
• Must have clarity of vision, three‑dimensional vision, ability to identify and distinguish colors, and precise hand‑eye coordination.
• Must be able to occasionally lift 100 or more pounds.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Minimum Rate: $15.00/hour

Date Opened: March 2, 2026

Date Closed: April 1, 2026

E-Mail Confirmation: After your application has been received by the City of Ottawa, you will receive confirmation by e‑mail. Please check your SPAM filter or JUNK Mail for an e‑mail from  If you have not received information within 48 hours of submitting your application, please call 785‑229‑3634 to verify your application has been received. For additional information, contact Human Resources at 785‑229‑3634 or e‑mail human resources.

The City of Ottawa conducts background checks and drug screening on all potential candidates.

Anyone with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 785‑229‑3634 at least two days prior to the scheduled test or interview.

The City of Ottawa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.