Job description

City of Seattle

AUTOMOTIVE AND/OR TRUCK MECHANIC

SALARY $38.29 - $41.38 Hourly

LOCATION Seattle, WA

JOB TYPE Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time

JOB NUMBER 2023-00937

DEPARTMENT Finance and Administrative Services

OPENING DATE 05/09/2023

Position Description

The Fleet Management Division is recruiting for a journey-level heavy duty/equipment mechanic or Automotive Mechanic (AM). This role works on a wide variety of fleet equipment, including class 1-8 over-the-road (OTR) vehicles, off road equipment, utility vehicles, and miscellaneous components. For example, Hybrid and EV police vehicles, fire pumper and ladder trucks, aerial equipment, road construction specialty vehicles, and hydro-excavator trucks - all of which support essential City of Seattle operations.

As fleet mechanic, you are part of a team that performs preventative maintenance, ensures repairs are completed, and performs emergency repairs for the people who count on us to keep their equipment safe and reliable. The City of Seattle has committed to transitioning the fleet to alternative energy so you will have an opportunity to work on cutting edge technology alongside old-school equipment.

You will be working in a great team atmosphere. In addition to your shop supervisor, you will be supported by a Crew Chief and a Senior Mechanic. The successful candidate has a strong background in mechanical systems and diagnostics. Through training and working with mentors you will gain knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic principals, diesel and gas engine technology, and EV/alternative fuels.

ABOUT US:
Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) is the backbone of the City of Seattle and a dynamic organization (Download PDF reader) comprised of eleven divisions and 450+ employees that provides $375 million a year in services to the City through an exciting portfolio of lines of businesses. FAS is a collaborative workplace with collective accountability to promote equity, respect, civility, integrity, inclusiveness and fairness (Download PDF reader) for all employees.

The Fleet Management team is proud to support the Seattle Fire, Police, DOT, City Light, Public Utilities, Parks and Recreation, and other departments that make Seattle a great place to live. Come join us!

Our shop hours are 6:00am – 12:30am. We also provide on-call services nights and weekends, and 24-hour service during city emergencies such as extreme weather events. There are shift differential premiums paid for swing shifts, paid training opportunities and paid weekend/evening on-call time.

Job Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic, repair, and preventative maintenance work on equipment.
Perform road tests on light and heavy-duty vehicles.
Document work clearly and completely in fleet management system
Accurately record time by punching on/off tasks in fleet management system
Complete assigned safety, city-wide, and technical training
Participate in collaborative tasks and projects.
Example of types of vehicles worked on: cars, pickups, work trucks from F-150 to F-750, Peterbilt trucks, ambulances, dump trucks, trailers, construction equipment, specialty mowers.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Four years of experience working under a journey-level Automotive or Heavy-Duty Mechanic
OR completion of an accredited schooling/apprenticeship program
OR a combination of education, training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background of journey-level mechanic.

LICENSES:
Must possess a valid State of Washington driver's license.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no restrictions (i.e., Class A or Class B CDL, depending on job duties) within six (6) months of hire.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience using electronic work order management software, such as CDK or FleetAnywhere
Advanced knowledge of vehicle mechanics and fleet equipment maintenance
Advanced knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic principals
Training or experience with Electric or Hybrid vehicles
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified.
Organizational and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Work Environment
All FAS positions require onsite work. Alternative Work Arrangements and hybrid telework schedules for work conducted in a normal office environment may be considered and will be based on operational needs and consistency with FAS policies.

Additional Information

The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans

The full salary range for this position is $ 38.29 - $41.38 per hour.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the following:

• Satisfactory driving history review
• CDL background check
• Pre-employment physical exam

TO APPLY:
Please submit an online application and resume to be considered for this position, a cover letter is optional. Applications will be reviewed weekly. All applicants who meet minimum requirements will be invited to take a written knowledge test. Applicants who pass the written test will be invited to a working test and interview on 6/17/2023.

Key dates:

• Application review: 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14
• Written test: scheduled individually after application review
• Working test and interview: 6/17/2023 9:00am-3:00pm
• Results: 6/19-6/23

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Agency

City of Seattle

Address

Seattle Municipal Tower
700 5th Avenue, Suite 5500
Seattle, Washington, 98104

Website

http://www.seattle.gov/jobs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.29 - $41.38 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 4 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98134: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mechanical knowledge: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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