Lead Mechanic
Lead Mechanic
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Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Lead Mechanic to join our dynamic team in a new state of the art facility. In this position you will not only be responsible for diagnosing and repairing vehicles but you will also have the opportunity to provide leadership and share knowledge with team members. We believe in investing in our teams growth and development empowering our Mechanics to stay current with the latest industry advancements and technologies. By fostering a culture of continuous learning we enhance our departments capabilities and elevate the quality of service we provide. Along with a great benefit package all PPE uniforms and tools are provided at no cost to the employee. Join us and be part of a team that is committed to excellence and innovation in every repair.
Additionally Buncombe County has a very rich benefits package including an 8 contribution to our 401(k) which is a free contribution not a match. We also have a state pension to which Buncombe County contributes about 11 and has a 5year vesting period. In addition we have firstinclass health insurance and generous paid time off plan including 13 paid holidays 12 days of sick leave that roll over each year and vacation accruals starting at 10 days per year which increases with service.
Other resources services and opportunities for appreciation engagement and support:
- Nocost physical therapy
- Employee & Family Health clinic
- Buncombe County University internal training program
- Free preventive screenings for employees and family members on the health insurance plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Financial resources
- Lunch and learn series
- Financial Fridays Learn about everything from best practices for car buying to debt management
- Employee Spotlights
- Annual employee service awards
- Lake Julian Festival of Lights employee appreciation night
- Up to eight weeks of paid parental and family care leave
- 16 hours of Community Service Leave
- 2 annual PTO days with the opportunity to earn two additional days by joining our voluntary wellness program
Purpose of the Position:
The purpose of this position is to be responsible for performing mechanical work to repair maintain and rebuild gasoline and alternative fueled automotive equipment.
Minimum Education Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire): High school diploma or GED and a minimum of five 5 years of progressive experience in the repair of gasoline and alternatively fueled automobiles trucks and heavy equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be 18 years of age or older.
Additional Training and Experience: Completion of Safety Training post hire.
License or Certification by Statute or Regulation: Possession of a valid North Carolina drivers license; North Carolina Inspection License; May require current certification by the EPA as a Type I II III or Universal technicians as required by 40 CFR part 82 subpart F.
Essential Functions of the Position:
- Maintain County vehicles in good working order including automobiles trucks ambulances and other vehicles; ensures vehicles are safe and are in good working order.
- Perform diagnostics on vehicles brought in for services; perform general and deferred maintenance on assigned vehicles as per scheduler.
- Perform vehicle inspections as needed by North Carolina state licensing.
- Applies knowledge of safety procedures when operating tools and working with machinery and moving mechanical parts.
- Assume responsibility for the department in the absence of the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
- Knowledge of the operating principles of internal combustion engines.
- Knowledge of the methods of adjusting and repairing the electrical wiring and generating systems of automotive equipment.
- Ability to determine the causes of and the methods to be used in the repair of improperly operating automotive equipment.
- Ability to read and comprehend repair manuals.
- Physical strength and agility sufficient to move relatively heavy objects and to perform manual labor for considerable periods of time
- Knowledge of electronic diagnostics.
- Knowledge of computers.
- Knowledge of the various testing devices machines and hand tools used in mechanical repair work.
- Skill in the use of machine and hand tools.
- Plan prioritize and organize work effectively to produce quality work with measurable results and within identified deadlines.
In order to uphold internal pay parity and equity salaries are nonnegotiable for new and current Buncombe County employees. All new employees are paid according to their years of relevant education and experience above minimum requirements for the position and employees have the opportunity to obtain pay increases via cost of living increases and promotions.
Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture one that fully engages all of our employees honoring and building on each employees unique experiences opinions and perspective.
It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race color religion sex national origin political affiliation physical or mental disability age veteran status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. In addition Buncombe County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.
Applicants for employment are invited to participate in the affirmative action program by reporting their status as a protected veteran or other minority. In extending this invitation we advise you that: (a) workers (applicants) are under no obligation to respond but may do so in the future if they choose; (b) responses will remain confidential within the human resource department; and (c) responses will be used only for the necessary information to include in our affirmative action program. We are a company that values diversity. We actively encourage women minorities veterans and disabled employees to apply. Refusal to provide this information will have no bearing on your application and will not subject you to any adverse treatment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
