The City of Saint Paul is hiring Heavy Truck Mechanics and Vehicle Technicians to perform skilled labor in the repair and maintenance of complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic power systems.
Here’s what you can expect to do: Services, repairs, and maintains City vehicles and equipment. Operates a variety of testing devices to determine nature and extent of malfunction or damage. Inspects, diagnoses, services, and repairs multiplex electrical, hydraulic pump, and air-conditioning systems. Uses various computerized diagnostic equipment and software applications. Utilizes shop tools and welders to repair and fabricate mounts, hangers, containers, and related units for holding, storing, and mounting tools and equipment. Uses hand tools, power tools, and related equipment to maintain and/or repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic power systems. Documents and records all maintenance, repairs, parts, labor costs, and other related information in electronic fleet information systems. For more information and essential functions, see our job description. Information Specific to these Positions: There are currently vacancies within the Saint Paul Fleet Services Division and the Saint Paul Fire Department.
Fleet Services: Fleet Services is located at the Dale Street facility with options for repairing both light/heavy duty vehicles and equipment. For positions with Fleet Services, there is opportunity to work a ten hour shift four days a week, as well as opportunities to earn voluntary overtime.
Saint Paul Fire Department: The Saint Paul Fire Department Public Safety Garage is located at 1683 Energy Park Drive. This position will work with Fire Ladders, Engines, Squads and Ambulances. Work schedule is Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm with opportunities to work optional overtime.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Qualifications
Requirements may be met by one of the following options: Successful completion of a two-year heavy truck and/or heavy equipment repair vocational program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of experience maintaining and repairing heavy trucks and/or equipment. Successful completion of a two-year automotive repair vocational program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) repairing automobiles, trucks, and/or heavy equipment. Successful completion of a documented, mechanical/repair apprenticeship program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of experience maintaining and repairing mechanical systems, automobiles/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment. Successful completion of a small engine or turf and grounds equipment vocational program plus three years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of experience performing maintenance and repairs on some of the following equipment classes; small engine/grounds/turf equipment, automotive/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment. Six years (1,500 hours per year minimum) of increasingly responsible experience performing maintenance and repairs on some of the following equipment classes: small engine/grounds/turf equipment, automotive/light duty vehicles, or heavy trucks and/or equipment.
Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.
Candidates must meet these Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements:
For positions with Fleet Services and Saint Paul Regional Water Services, candidates must obtain and maintain a valid Class A CDL with no restrictions for air brakes within 12 months of employment. The CDL must have no suspensions or revocations for driving related offenses within the two-year period prior to date of appointment. Suspensions for parking related offenses are excluded. For positions with Saint Paul Fire Department, candidates must obtain and maintain a valid Class B CDL with no restrictions for air brakes within 12 months of employment. The CDL must have no suspensions or revocations for driving related offenses within the two-year period prior to date of appointment. Suspensions for parking related offenses are excluded.
City of Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN, United States 55102
US
