Seasonal Mechanic

Ottawa, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The City of Ottawa is currently recruiting for aSeasonal Mechanic.Under the supervision of the Fleet Management Supervisor the Seasonal Mechanic performs semi-skilled mechanical work on a wide variety of vehicles and other mechanical equipment for the City of Ottawa. The employee in this position is required to have basic mechanical skills related to troubleshooting and repair of gasoline and diesel powered equipment.

Essential Job Functions:

Assist in the diagnosis of a variety of mechanical equipment and determine source of problems and methods of repair; travel to job sites if needed.
Maintain a clean and functional shop.
Assist with inventory maintenance of repair parts and maintenance supplies. Assist with the installation of vehicle/equipment components parts or products as necessary.
Follows all safety precautions including use of personal protective equipment.
Understands and performs operator-level maintenance on equipment used.
Reads and comprehends documents such as but not limited to written policies safety rules operation and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Ancillary Job Functions:

Research material for tools and equipment for the garage
Fill out necessary repair orders and reports.
Comply with all City ordinances and policies as well as federal and state laws and ordinances.
Assist other departments and perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: (Combination of education training and experience will be considered)

High School Diploma/GED Automotive and Diesel Repair experience preferred.
Minimum of one year in a high school automotive repair program.
Must have a valid Kansas drivers license.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: (not all inclusive)

Basic knowledge of automotive and heavy equipment mechanics including diagnostic equipment and methods electrical systems gasoline and diesel engines transmissions and clutches brake systems hydraulics welding and heating/air conditioning systems.
Basic ability to operate and maintain all test and repair equipment normally assigned to mechanical shop.
Ability to operate and maintain vehicles as specified in Essential Job Functions.
The ability to effectively use verbal communication to communicate with general public supervisors peers to resolve problems is required.
The ability to work courteously and establish successful working relationships with entities employees city officials businesses and the public and use good professional judgment honesty and integrity in decision-making is required.
Problem solving requirements include prioritization and completion of work assignments in a timely manner.
Decision making include methods of equipment use and repair/maintenance and use of appropriate safety practices and equipment.

Work Environment:

May be required to work in confined spaces or hazardous traffic conditions.
May be exposed to wet/humid conditions inclement outdoor weather vibration extreme temperatures mechanical oils airborne particles/fumes moving mechanical parts risk of electrical shock potentially hazardous or cancer-causing agents/chemicals or loud noise levels.

Physical Abilities: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions)

Must be able to sit talk hear feel attributes of objects grasp push stand walk drive reach with hands/arms stoop kneel crouch crawl climb balance and move up and down from/to sitting position on the floor.
Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement and manual dexterity.
Must have clarity of vision three-dimensional vision ability to identify and distinguish colors and precise hand-eye coordination.
Must be able to occasionally lift 100 or more pounds.
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

Minimum Rate: $15.00/hour

Date Opened: March 2 2026

Date Closed: April 1 2026

E-Mail Confirmation: After your application has been received by the City of Ottawa you will receive confirmation by e-mail. Please check your SPAM filter or JUNK Mail for an e-mail from emailprotected. If you have not received information within 48 hours of submitting your application please call to verify your application has been received. For additional information contact Human Resources at or e-mail emailprotected.

The City of Ottawa conducts background checks and drug screening on all potential candidates.

Anyone with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at at least two days prior to the scheduled test or interview.
The City of Ottawa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Assist in the diagnosis of a variety of mechanical equipment and determine source of problems and methods of repair; travel to job sites if needed.
Maintain a clean and functional shop.
Assist with inventory maintenance of repair parts and maintenance supplies. Assist with the installation of vehicle/equipment components parts or products as necessary.
Follows all safety precautions including use of personal protective equipment.
Understands and performs operator-level maintenance on equipment used.
Reads and comprehends documents such as but not limited to written policies safety rules operation and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Ancillary Job Functions:

Research material for tools and equipment for the garage
Fill out necessary repair orders and reports.
Comply with all City ordinances and policies as well as federal and state laws and ordinances.
Assist other departments and perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: (Combination of education training and experience will be considered)

High School Diploma/GED Automotive and Diesel Repair experience preferred.
Minimum of one year in a high school automotive repair program.
Must have a valid Kansas drivers license.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: (not all inclusive)

Basic knowledge of automotive and heavy equipment mechanics including diagnostic equipment and methods electrical systems gasoline and diesel engines transmissions and clutches brake systems hydraulics welding and heating/air conditioning systems.
Basic ability to operate and maintain all test and repair equipment normally assigned to mechanical shop.
Ability to operate and maintain vehicles as specified in Essential Job Functions.
The ability to effectively use verbal communication to communicate with general public supervisors peers to resolve problems is required.
The ability to work courteously and establish successful working relationships with entities employees city officials businesses and the public and use good professional judgment honesty and integrity in decision-making is required.
Problem solving requirements include prioritization and completion of work assignments in a timely manner.
Decision making include methods of equipment use and repair/maintenance and use of appropriate safety practices and equipment.

Work Environment:

May be required to work in confined spaces or hazardous traffic conditions.
May be exposed to wet/humid conditions inclement outdoor weather vibration extreme temperatures mechanical oils airborne particles/fumes moving mechanical parts risk of electrical shock potentially hazardous or cancer-causing agents/chemicals or loud noise levels.

Physical Abilities: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions)

Must be able to sit talk hear feel attributes of objects grasp push stand walk drive reach with hands/arms stoop kneel crouch crawl climb balance and move up and down from/to sitting position on the floor.
Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement and manual dexterity.
Must have clarity of vision three-dimensional vision ability to identify and distinguish colors and precise hand-eye coordination.
Must be able to occasionally lift 100 or more pounds.
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

Minimum Rate: $15.00/hour

Date Opened: March 2 2026

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Key Skills

Mechanic Experience
Diesel Engine Repair
Mechanical Knowledge
Air Brake
Alignment
Automotive Diagnostics
Automotive Repair
Maintenance
Welding
Hydraulics
Equipment Repair
Leadership Experience

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