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Auto Mechanic

Salary

$23.59 - $25.94 Hourly

Location

Asheville, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2025-01583

Department

Public Works

Division

Fleet Management

Opening Date

04/24/2025

Closing Date

5/8/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

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Summary

About our opportunity:

The City of Asheville invites qualified applicants for the position of Auto Mechanic. The Auto Mechanic works in the City’s Fleet Services Division in the Department of Public Works. The Auto Mechanic will independently perform both routine and complex repairs of City-owned vehicles, including routine maintenance, inspections and testing, and installation of aftermarket equipment. The ideal candidate for this position will diagnose electrical, computer, driveline, suspension, A/C, hydraulic, diesel engines, brakes and all other components inclusive of Fire apparatus, Police vehicles, construction equipment and any other type of equipment associated with municipal operations. The Auto Mechanic will work as part of a dedicated team of professionals in our Public Works Department.

What you’ll be doing:

+ Performs routine and assists with complex repairs on vehicles: gathers information from vehicle operator reports, fault codes and other diagnostic data; troubleshoots and diagnoses problems; identifies items needing repair; completes required repairs; and ensures vehicle operation and performance is within specified limits.

+ Inspects, tests and repairs ignition systems, computerized engine controls, fuel injection systems, steering systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, hydraulic systems, brake systems, drivetrain systems, engine cooling systems, fuel systems, charging systems, starting systems, emission systems, air bag restraint systems, air conditioning systems, or other vehicle systems and equipment.

+ Installs optional and aftermarket equipment on vehicles, such as lights, sirens, steps, winches, brush guards, running boards, fire extinguishers, 2-way radios, light bars, spotlights, etc.; and performs tune-ups or other preventative maintenance activities as assigned.

+ Determines materials required for projects: researches codes, parts, fluid specifications, tire pressures, repair methods, maintenance requirements and related information.

+ Performs state, taxi, and for-hire vehicle inspections: ensures safety and operability of vehicles in compliance with applicable regulations and standards; and prepares and maintains related documentation.

+ Prepares and maintains vehicle maintenance logs and records in computer database, including entering work activities, such as parts used and time spent on maintenance.

+ Performs related duties in support of department operations: provides guidance and training to Auto Technicians; assists Auto Mechanic, Senior with complex vehicle repairs and equipment installations as requested; participates in on-call rotation; may perform maintenance and repair activities in the field; picks-up and delivers parts and vehicles; or other duties as assigned.

+ Maintains a current, comprehensive knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, principles, trends, and practices relating to automotive repair.

+ Communicates with supervisor, other City employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

+ Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives, reviews, prepares, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate various forms, reports,

+ The preceding duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Benefits : In addition to the benefits described on our Benefits Tab, this position is eligible for:

+ Uniforms provided at no cost to employee

+ Annual safety boot allowance after successful completion of probationary period

+ Access to internal promotional opportunities

+ Professional development opportunities

About you:

+ What you Bring:

We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered :

+ High school diploma or GED required.

+ Vocational or technical training in automotive services or a related field.

+ Supplemented by two years of experience in performing preventative maintenance on vehicles; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Specific License or Certification Required:

+ Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

+ Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) or other certifications preferred. Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education will be considered.

Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.

Other things to know:

Hiring Range: $23.59 - $25.94 per hour.

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm, 40 hours per week. This is a non-exempt position, eligible for overtime. The Auto Mechanic will participate in an on-call rotation after hours and on weekends.

About Us

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.

The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.

Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dust, odors, wetness, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, toxic agents, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, or rude/irate customers.

The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

To view our comprehensive benefits package, click here (https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/human-resources/compensation-and-benefits/) .

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Select your highest level of education:

+ High School/GED

+ Associates Degree

+ Bachelors Degree

+ Masters Degree

+ Doctorate

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ I do not have a current driving license of any kind.

+ I do possess a current valid driver's license (Standard License)

+ I do possess a current valid Class B CDL driver's license with endorsements

+ I do possess a current valid Class A CDL driver's license with endorsements

+ I do not have a current CDL license, but I can attain one in the next 6 months.

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Do you have vocational or technical training in automotive services or a related field?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you possess and maintain Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) or other certifications?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

City of Asheville

Address

City of Asheville PO Box 7148 Asheville, North Carolina, 28802

Phone

828-259-5690 - Apply Online! - EOE

Website

http://www.ashevillenc.gov/jobs