Mechanic

General Job Summary:

Performs skilled work in maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel-powered automotive equipment to include engine, transmission, brakes, electrical, fuel injection, computer operations, and HVAC systems.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs general overhaul maintenance and repair on light and heavy trucks, bulldozers, grading equipment, vehicles, lawn equipment, diesel equipment and hydraulic equipment.
• Welds and constructs parts for heavy equipment
• Utilizes various machinery and tools for repairs and maintenance on City vehicles and equipment
• Fills in as Heavy Equipment Operator as needed
• Completes and submits various reports to include billing invoice, maintenance reports, and purchase orders

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• Vocational school diploma in vehicle maintenance along with at least (1) one to (2) two years in vehicle maintenance or fleet management; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ability to respond to afterhours emergencies, if needed.
• SC Commercial Driver’s License – Class A
• Forklift Certification

Pay: $18.54 - $22.01 per hour – pay to commensurate with experience and certifications

The City of Newberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer ~ This organization is inclusive and diverse and encourages all people meeting the required qualifications to apply.

The City of Newberry is a vibrant, growing, municipality! We invest in our employees and encourage them to grow and develop in their positions and grow careers with the City. If you want a long-term opportunity within an exciting organization, this position is for you!

Employee Fringe Benefits:

• 11 holidays per year + 1 annual floating birthday
• Accrue two weeks of sick leave annually starting from date of hire and ability to rollover up to 18 weeks
• From date of hire, accrue two weeks of vacation time annually up to two years of service; then accruals increase to three weeks; at 15 years of service, accruals increase to four weeks. Employees can rollover up to six weeks.

Full-time employees have many benefit options including the employer covering 100% of basic life, basic LTD, and basic dental, as well as the City covering 96% of individual health insurance premiums. As an employee, you would be a member of the SC Retirement system contributing 9.00% with an employer 17.56% match, have the option to enroll in a deferred compensation plan, and be eligible to take part in the City’s Wellness program.