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Automotive Mechanic Leader-General Services

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Automotive Mechanic Leader-General Services

Salary

$63,245.06 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

23366E

Department

General Services

Division

Fleet Management

Opening Date

03/31/2025

Closing Date

6/30/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

This position announcement is for Automotive Mechanic Leader - a full-time Civil Service position in General Services. This position coordinates, performs and oversees skilled repair and maintenance work on light duty motor vehicles (automobiles and trucks with GVWR of 19,900 or less) and related equipment. Performs related duties as required.

The men and women in Metro’s General Services Department are there to make sure the rest of government works. From ensuring that our city’s vehicles run safely and smoothly, to keeping city buildings up to par to providing printing services and more, General Services is the support that allows other Metro departments to focus and achieve their missions.

Typical Duties

+ Coordinates and assists with repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and equipment.

+ Inspects vehicles and equipment to determine repair needs.

+ Inspects work in progress and reinspects upon completion.

+ Checks for compliance with acceptable practices and procedures.

+ Monitors work performed by comparison of time used against acceptable standard.

+ Instructs and assists mechanics in difficult repair work.

+ Performs difficult repairs or difficult steps in repair work.

+ Examines tools and equipment for proper use and care.

+ Performs administrative duties.

+ Prepares work orders and distributes work assignments.

+ Keeps parts room abreast of parts needed and parts on hand.

+ Assists in maintaining parts and supply inventory.

+ Conducts safety training programs and enforces safety regulations.

+ Attends seminars and training as needed.

+ May coordinate and lead a shift.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years experience in repairing and maintaining motor vehicles and equipment.

OR

Completion of Automotive Repair studies from an accredited trade school and three (3) years of experience repairing light duty motor vehicles and/or equipment

*No Substitutions will be considered for this position*

LICENSES REQUIRED

Valid Driver License

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Employee must furnish proper tools to perform the job.

This position could be filled for the day shift or evening shift depending on departmental needs. The shift times are day 6a-2:30p or evening 2p – 11:30p

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in customer service in an automotive repair shop

• Experience leading experienced and inexperienced mechanics

• Experience in operating diagnostic equipment

• Experience documenting and communicating repair work requests

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Metro offers a generous core benefit package to eligible employees who are regularly and consistently working 20 or more hours per week. Insurance and benefit coverage is effective the first of the month after the employee has worked 30 days. Employees can change their benefits within 60 days of an eligible change in status or during Annual Enrollment. Metro also offers optional benefits from which the employee may choose. Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs.

CORE BENEFITS

Medical: Choice of two plans; Metro pays 75% of premium

Dental: Choice of two plans; Metro pays for single coverage

Basic Life: $50,000 basic term life coverage; Metro pays 100% of premium

Pension: Formula-driven pension; 100% Metro funded; 10 year vesting for new employees

Paid Family Leave: Runs concurrently with time designated as FMLA leave (up to 30 days)

Longevity: Annual bonus beginning after 5 years of service; increases annually up to 20 years

Work Life/ Employee Assistance Program: Wide variety of counseling, referral and consultation services provided free

Other*: In-line-of-duty injury benefits, AD&D insurance, and Medical Disability eligibility after 10 years with Metro

Paid leave: (Full-time employees)

+ Vacation: 10 vacation days a year; increasing after 5 years of service (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the department's human resources office)

+ Holidays: 12 holidays per year (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the department's human resources office)

+ Sick leave: 12 days of sick leave per year

+ Other leaves: Judicial leave, military leave, bereavement leave

*See the Human Resources webpage for more details and optional benefits at nashville.gov/hr

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

+ 8th grade no diploma

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ Some college or tech school

+ Associate's degree or higher

02

Do you have an Automotive Repair studies certificate from an accredited trade school?

+ Yes

+ No

03

How many years of experience do you have in experience repairing light duty motor vehicles and/or equipment?

+ no experience

+ one year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years or more

04

Describe your experience repairing light duty motor vehicles and/or equipment. If none, write N/A.

05

Do you have a current A.S.E. Master Certification in the Automotive field?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If selected, I understand I will be required to furnish my personal proper tools to perform the job.

+ Yes

+ No

07

This is an evening shift position--schedule will be 3:00 pm until 11:30 pm. Will you be able to work this evening shift?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Describe your experience in customer service in an automotive repair shop. If none, write N/A.

09

Describe your experience leading both experienced and inexperienced mechanics. If none, write N/A.

10

List any diagnostic equipment you have experience operating. If none, write N/A.

11

Describe your experience documenting and communicating repair work requests. If none, write N/A.

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Employer

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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