Senior Auto Mechanic
City of St. Joseph
St Joseph, MO, USA
USD 42,301-42,301 / year
Posted on Feb 24, 2026
| Position: Senior Auto Mechanic | ||
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| Job Id: 738 | ||
| # of Openings: 1 | ||
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| Job Title: Senior Mechanic Department: Public Works and Transportation Division: Street Maintenance Salary: $42,301.00YR/ 20.33701HR Closing Date: Until Filled Job Summary/ Scope Repairs heavy and medium duty equipment, including motor graders, wheel loaders, excavators, and Class 1-8 trucks; specialty equipment, including street sweepers, slurry seal trucks, Vacuum sewer basin cleaners, and paint striping machines, all other motorized equipment for the department, with particular emphasis on trouble-shooting difficult and unusual mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical problems. Fabricates and assembles new equipment for use. Skills in Microsoft Office and knowledge of asset/fleet management software preferred. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Other Duties and Responsibilities PERFORMS all other related duties as assigned. Required (Essential) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Materials and Equipment Directly Used Operates a variety of equipment, including hand tools used in the maintenance of trucks and equipment. Also operates various vehicles and equipment when making repairs. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required. Working Environment/Physical Requirements Work is performed under a variety of conditions ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Also requires such physical activities as climbing, stooping, kneeling and crawling. Must be able to operate equipment with dexterity. Work requires routine lifting objects weighing as much as 30 pounds. Occasionally lift objects weighing as much as 75 pounds, or assist in lifting objects weighing in excess of 75 pounds. May be subject to emergency call-in. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor. Employee Behavior and Conduct City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful. Education High school diploma or equivalent required or must be able to obtain within 6 months. One to three years’ experience in a related field required, three to five years’ experience preferred. All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment. Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination. | ||
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