Salary Information
Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.
**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and MCCP Board Rules & Regulations**
Pay Grade
S11
Nature of Work
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience
that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job
will be considered.
Special Requirements
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.
CLASS: CO0592;
REV: 2/28/2024;
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