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• Must possess a two-year certificate of completion from a technical or vocation school with specialized training in mechanics, maintenance management or related field • Must possess a valid Minnesota commercial driver's license (Class A or B) with both air brake and tanker endorsements, along with having a good driving record - Candidates possessing a Class B license, you must have the ability to obtain a Class A license within six months of hire • Must have at least three 3 years of professional experience in mechanical work, which will range from preventative maintenance to heavy equipment repair • Must posses at least one 1 year of professional experience in small engine repair • Must reside within the allowed distance for responding to on -call situations (approximately 30 minutes) Desired Qualifications: • MNDOT Commercial vehicle inspection certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire • Professional experience andlor technical training in welding, hydraulics and electrical systems • Basic computer usage skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential duties include, but are not limited to the following: • Provides maintenance and repair of all City -owned automobiles, squad cars, trucks, heavy duty street equipment, construction machinery and other equipment • Operates a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric and air - driven tools • inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts in the performance of repair and maintenance work • Repairs brakes, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle assemblies and related systems • Changes and repairs tires and tubes • Conducts various analyses and inspections of vehicles and mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair or replacement • Purchases equipment, parts and supplies used for vehicle and mechanical system maintenance • Provides inventory control of parts and tools necessary for the maintenance/repair of equipment/vehicles • Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed or when appropriate • Adheres to and implements all safety rules, regulations and practices including wearing appropriate safety equipment as necessary to protect the employee, the operation and the public • Assists in the preparation and administration of mechanical budgets in conformance with adopted policies and procedures • Maintains records, prepares reports and other specialized maintenance records of equipment and mechanical equipment • Ability to train other Public Works Maintenance Workers in basic maintenance functions • Ability to become MNDOT Inspection Certified (Commercial Vehicles) within six (6) months of hire • Performs a wide range of tasks at the verbal or written direction (within the ability and resources of the Mechanic) from the Public Works Superintendent, Streets Lead or their designee