Mechanic III - 1st Shift

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Distinguishing Features of Work

As a Mechanic 3 in Fleet Services, you'll play an essential role in keeping our city moving by ensuring the reliability of a wide range of vehicles and heavy equipment-from light-duty trucks and fire apparatus to complex diesel engines and hydraulic systems. This position is perfect for a highly skilled and detail-oriented technician who enjoys diagnosing, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on diverse types of machinery.

You'll have the chance to lead by example, stepping in to support your team and even taking on supervisory duties when needed. Working in a collaborative environment, you'll utilize advanced diagnostic tools and your extensive expertise to resolve challenging mechanical issues, ensuring safety and operational efficiency across the city's fleet. This role not only requires technical proficiency but also offers the opportunity to specialize and gain valuable experience across five unique shops focused on heavy equipment, light vehicles, fire assets, body repairs, and light equipment maintenance.

This is highly technical work in the diagnosis, repair, and preventive maintenance of cars, trucks, and heavy equipment. Work is supervised and assisted as needed by a higher-level mechanic or a supervisor.