Full Time
Salary Range: $37,934.12
Hiring Bonus: $4,000 for candidates hired on or after July 1, 2022. Distribution schedule: 1/3 upon completion of the hiring process. 1/3 upon successful completion of 6-month review (meets or exceeds expectations). 1/3 upon successful completion of 1-year review (meets or exceeds expectations). $1,000 referral bonus provided to referring employee if applicable.
Job Description:
Responsible for performing work evaluating, servicing, maintaining, and repairing City vehicles and equipment.
An employee in this class performs as an entry level technician within the City’s garage. Emphasis is placed on timely, reliable, efficient, and effective repairs while ensuring services provided meet department and industry standards. The employee conducts preventive maintenance and repairs on automotive, light and heavy equipment. Work includes the repair of gasoline and diesel engines, motors, brakes, electrical and hydraulic systems, and tires. Employees exercise judgement in diagnosing malfunctions of vehicles and equipment and determining necessary repairs. Employees are subject to hazards of automotive mechanics including working in both inside and outside environments, and exposure to various hazards such as noise, vibrations, moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, dusts, mists, fumes, odors, and oil. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Fleet Shop Forman and is evaluated on attainment of individual and department performance objectives, in compliance with safety requirements, visual inspections and positive feedback from other City staff.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
High school diploma; and one (1) year of experience in automotive mechanics including the repair and maintenance of trucks, cars, backhoes, ditch diggers, and heavy-duty equipment such as tractors and large gasoline and diesel trucks and fire and police apparatus and experience in supervision; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work in this classification is defined as heavy work requiring the physical exertion of in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, handling and repetitive motions. Work requires dexterity in the hands for typing and operation of standard office equipment and visual acuity is necessary to read handwritten and typewritten materials and to operate a computer terminal. Vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for depth perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection of products, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. Employee must also have the visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and use machines such as hoists, lifts, and perform semi-skilled tasks of a non-repetitive in support of trades’ personnel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily performed in both inside and outside environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold. Employee is subject to noise which requires the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level or other noises created in a vehicle maintenance facility. Employee is subject to vibration such as oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body and is subject to workplace hazards including mechanical equipment and atmospheric conditions due to exposure to acetylene torches, fumes, odors, dusts, hot metal exhausts, and fuels, greases, and oils. Employee may work in close quarters, crawl spaces, under or on top of large vehicles, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia or dizziness from heights.
Hendersonville is a vibrant mountain city where the government and citizens work together for a high quality of life. Whether you are starting your career or have years of training and professional experience, the City of Hendersonville offers opportunities to work in an inviting and picturesque community alongside peers who embody the motto ‘One Team, One Goal, Mountain Excellence.’
Hendersonville, NC is located amidst the majestic mountains of the Southern Appalachians and is known as ‘The City of Four Seasons’ thanks to a mild and varied climate that offers diverse recreational opportunities year-round. It is the county seat and commercial hub of Henderson County with more than 14,000 residents. Situated only 25 miles from Asheville, NC and 38 miles from Greenville, SC, Hendersonville provides a balance between the cultural, shopping, and entertainment offerings of a larger city with a small-town charm that is perfect for growing roots and doing life.
The City operates under a council/manager form of government. Hendersonville City Council prioritizes economic vitality, financial sustainability, great public services, numerous amenities, sound infrastructure, and strong community partnerships. City Council values the approximately 300 employees who strive to make Hendersonville a great place to live, work, and visit.
Hendersonville is home to scenic hiking trails, gorgeous waterfalls, the State Theater of North Carolina, and the Carl Sandburg National Historic site. A strong school system and health care infrastructure combined with a variety of culinary eateries, breweries, cideries, and wineries provide something for everyone. Outdoor adventures abound at DuPont State Recreational Forest, about 20 minutes from downtown, and nearby Pisgah National Forest which offers hiking, biking, horseback riding, and fishing opportunities. And about 15 minutes from Hendersonville’s Main Street is Jump Off Rock, which offers panoramic views of the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains. On a clear day, four states — North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee — are visible.