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• Location 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd,Suite 200,South Bend, IN, ,United States
• Base Pay $34.08 - $39.08 / Hour
• Other Compensation $1.50/hr night shift; up to $2.50/hour for ASE Certifications;
  Up to $1.00/hour for CDL License
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Full Time/Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list below are representative of the knowledge, education, skills and abilities requires. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain mechanisms within such City owned equipment as automobiles, single and tandem axle trucks, street sweepers, loaders, backhoes, graders, and other miscellaneous equipment.
• Overhaul gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, differentials, and brakes.
• Diagnose electrical and fuel system problems and make necessary repairs.
• Design and fabricate specialized components as needed.
• Diagnose hydraulic system problems and make necessary repairs.
• Welding, minor painting and related fabrication.
• Maintain personal and City owned tools and equipment.
• Operate City owned vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to perform Onboard Computer Diagnostics using scan tools and laptop.

• Knowledge of proper automotive, truck or heavy equipment repair procedures, computer diagnostics, techniques, and equipment.
• Ability to use machine and hand tools with skill.
• Ability to work with others and assist mechanics with less knowledge.
• Ability to plan own schedule after assignments of tasks.
• Ability to use testing equipment.

Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school, master certified by A.S.E. in EVT or Heavy-Duty Trucks. Will consider certification similar to A.S.E. Must have a minimum of six (6) years experience.

Valid Driver's License required and a CDL Class B required, CDL Class A preferred

Must provide own tools and have an adequate amount of personally owned tools to perform job functions.

Tool allowance provided.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk;

use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Automotive/truck repair shop. Exposure to oil, greases, solvents, and other chemicals that may be hazardous. Heavy lifting required. Ability to work outside, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.

Monday
- Friday, 4pm-12am, Flexible work schedule option of four (4) ten (10) hour work days per week (April
- October).

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• Driver's License-- CDL "B" required, Class "A" preferred
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this location. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The City of South Bend is an at-will employer.

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