Head Mechanic
Department: Public Works
Employment Status: Full time
Working Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; hours will include work call-outs at various hours including weekends and holidays.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Description: The Head Mechanic oversees and participates in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for performing a variety of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled technical diagnostic repair and maintenance work on a variety of automotive, truck, tractors and other light and heavy power-driven equipment; ensures adherence to safe working practices and procedures; provides training to lower-level personnel; orders parts and maintains adequate inventory; performs duties as assigned. See the
job description for more details.
Qualifications: Must have equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Completion of specialized training in the maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel-powered light and heavy equipment. Must have four years of related journey-level mechanic experience. Must possess a valid Class “B” Ohio Commercial Driver’s license at time of application; Master Level ASE Mechanic Certification is required and must keep current; As regulations change, incumbents are expected to obtain the State-mandated certifications required in order to work on certain vehicles, equipment, Emergency Vehicle Training Technician, or in handling materials. These certifications will be designated and specified at the time of hire or as the requirements become necessary to perform the duties of the position.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, completed application to Jon Montgomery, Department of Public Works, City of North Ridgeville, 35010 Bainbridge Road, North Ridgeville, OH 44039 or by email
[email protected].