Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Overview

The City of Oakdale is looking for a skilled and dependable Mechanic to support the maintenance, repair, and safe operation of a diverse fleet of vehicles and mechanical equipment. Working for the City offers an opportunity to serve the community while building a stable and rewarding career. City employees enjoy competitive pay and excellent benefits, along with opportunities for training, certification, and professional growth.

Under general supervision, this position performs work in the maintenance, servicing, and repair of automotive, truck, and other mechanical equipment, including preventive maintenance and general overhaul work on gasoline and diesel engines and electrical equipment on a variety of City-owned equipment. This position supports 24/7 public safety operations and overall City services.

Regular work hours are typically Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Start and end times may vary, with shifts extending up to 16 consecutive hours, depending on operational needs.

The City of Oakdale values excellence and collaboration amongst staff and departments - come be a part of the team!

• Prepare, evaluate and complete preventative maintenance schedules for all vehicles and mechanical equipment, either personally or through outside vendors, in a cost-effective and timely manner.
• Perform general overhaul and preventive maintenance work on mechanical equipment, including but not limited to vans, automobiles, light and heavy trucks, road maintenance equipment, park and turf maintenance equipment, air compressors, chainsaws, snow removal equipment, tractors, water pumps, generators, trailers, and other city-owned equipment.
• Diagnose and perform electrical repairs such as wiring, emergency lighting, WiMax, AVL/GPS, and two-way radio equipment.
• Operate tire changer, wheel balancer, brake lathe, cutting torch, and welders.
• Diagnose complex vehicle and equipment problems; evaluate the status of mechanical equipment and perform or schedule needed repairs.
• Perform tune-ups, adjustments, and oil changes; operate diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electronic, and air-driven tools.
• Inspect, adjust, and replace necessary parts in the performance of repair and maintenance work.
• Provide emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records on all work performed and supplies used; order parts and maintain inventory.
• Develop and maintain shop procedures for the maintenance and repair of equipment and mechanical systems.
• Perform DOT Commercial Vehicle inspections. Assist in Public Works maintenance activities within Parks, Recreation, Streets, and Utility divisions.
• Respond to after-hours calls/inquiries as directed or needed during any calendar day.
• Maintain prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance; ability to take direction and work well with others; ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally.
• Ability to operate a laptop computer to process work orders using the City’s asset management and work order program and diagnose both gasoline and diesel engine fuel management systems, vehicle body management systems, and snow and ice control equipment.
• Must be able to react to change productively and handle other tasks, including work outside the fleet division, as assigned; must be able to work in conjunction with other department staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED certificate

• One (1) year of experience in mechanical equipment repair or related field.

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Possess or obtain (within six (6) months of hire) and maintain a valid Class A CDL driver’s license
• DOT Minnesota Commercial Vehicle Inspector's Certificate
• ASE certification or ability to obtain in one (1) year

• Furnish a complete set of hand tools

• Associate's degree as Automotive Technician, Diesel Technician, Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Technician, or Heavy Construction Equipment Technician

• Five (5) years of experience in mechanical equipment repair or related field

• ASE Certification in Automotive & Light Truck (A1-A9, X1), Auto Maintenance & Light Repair (G1), Medium-Heavy Truck (T1-T8)