Master Auto Mechanic

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The fundamental reason this job exists is to supervise and instruct mechanics and auto servicers and perform highly skilled work in the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of trucks, heavy equipment, automobiles, farm equipment, motorcycles and fire apparatus (City) and to perform highly skilled work in the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of trucks, heavy equipment, and farm equipment (County). Assists the superintendent in the overall supervision and management of the division.  The essential functions are:  supervises mechanics and servicers in the diagnosis, maintenance, repair of large trucks, off-road heavy equipment, automobiles, light trucks, motorcycles, small engines, and fire apparatus (City); performs equipment repair work on light, medium and heavy duty trucks, and off-road equipment; communicates with parts department personnel, businesses, other divisions and supervisors; performs miscellaneous functions; troubleshoots and performs repairs on electrical systems on various makes and models of vehicles; performs repairs on hydraulic system on various makes and models of heavy equipment; and troubleshoots and repairs brake systems.   Incumbents perform the more difficult repairs as needed, and report to a Garage Superintendent.

Applicants must have at least five years of recent experience as an automotive, diesel engine, heavy equipment, or fire apparatus mechanic at the journeyman level.  Journeyman experience must include at least two years of apprenticeship experience working under a trained mechanic and at least one year of experience working independently as a lead mechanic.  Applicants must also have experience using computer testing or diagnostic equipment on vehicles, diesel engines, heavy equipment, or fire apparatus. Preference may be given to those with current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification(s) or previous training or experience supervising mechanics or technicians.

Must be willing to respond after normal working hours, work day or night shift, and be on-call 24 hours during emergency situations or when deemed necessary.  Must possess and maintain a current Alabama Driver's License and have an insurable driving record.   Must be willing to obtain an Alabama Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) (City).   Must have a Commercial Driver's License (Class A), from the State of Alabama, or must obtain one within six (6) months of employment date (County). Must be able to attend specialized training out-of-town as needed to maintain or improve skills.

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register.  The current vacancy is with the Montgomery County Engineering Department.  Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire.  For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and the supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were.  If more than five qualified applications are received, the supplemental questionnaire will be used to rank applicants. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order. Complete an online application by visiting  Montgomery City-County Personnel's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

This position is open only to Montgomery County Engineering employees who have completed their probationary period and meet the minimum qualifications.