Job Title:
Mechanic
Company: City of Cleveland Heights, OH
Location: Cleveland, OH
Created: 2026-04-02
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Salary: $26.24 HourlyLocation : Ohio 44118, OHJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 1012Department: Public WorksOpening Date: 07/22/2025 DescriptionJOB SUMMARYPrimary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: preventative maintenance and repair, diagnosing vehicle failure, and the repair of all equipment Citywide. Examples of Duties Diagnoses the causes of equipment malfunction to determine which parts need repair, adjustment, rebuilding, fabrication or replacementRepairs engine and associated components such as carburetors, electronic fuel injection systems, cooling systems and front-end and rear suspension systemsPerforms tune-ups on engines of various types of equipment including heavy trucks, heavy equipment and specialized equipmentRepairs, overhauls, modifies, replaces, or installs mechanical, electrical and/or hydraulic units such as power-take offs, snow removal blades, etc., on trucks and other heavy equipmentObserves the need for other necessary repairs and performs as requiredMay perform preventative maintenance and complete minor repairsCleans assigned work area and picks up tools and places them in appropriate cabinet/chest Typical Qualifications REQUIREMENTS:Must possess a valid Ohio Commercial Driver's License (CDL)Minimum of three to five years mechanical experience in automotive and heavy equipment repairMust possess appropriate diesel certifications by an accredited organizationMust be knowledgeable in the repair of engines (gas and diesel), brakes, hydraulics, lighting, transmissions, electrical, heating and air conditioning systems, tire repairs, and plow repairsMust be reliable and able to assist in all departmental activities as requestedReliable attendance is requiredMust have the ability to safely work well with others and follow both written and verbal instructionsMust be available for emergencies requiring overtime hours of work and available for shift rotation as neededMust be able to operate the city's towing equipment and assist with all related towing operationsMust be available to work Holidays and weekends and to assist in other City Departments as needed.The City of Cleveland Heights offers permanent full time employees an excellent benefits package! Comprehensive Medical & Dental Plan Paid Time Off Life Insurance Deferred Compensation Plans Employee Assistance Program