Mechanic

The City of Clayton Public Works Department is now accepting applications for the position of Mechanic. The Mechanic performs a wide range of mechanical work in maintaining and repairing automotive and mechanical equipment. Fleet Maintenance staff perform work on City fleet cars and trucks as well as nontraditional vehicles such as Zambonis, street sweepers, fire trucks, ambulances, police vehicles and more!

The Mechanic role is a great opportunity to build your diagnostic and mechanical skills on new and interesting challenges. The Mechanic has all equipment such as tools, boots, and uniforms provided to them upon hire. Clayton Fleet Maintenance staff are able to expand their mechanical knowledge by having employer-provided training opportunities to receive ASE and EVT certifications. See the included job description for further details on the role.

The City of Clayton is proud to provide world class service levels to a community which values the contributions of the professional team. Comprised of approximately 185 full-time and over 200 part-time and seasonal employees, the average full-time employee tenure is over ten years! We are dedicated to the well-being of our employees and are proud to provide rich benefits to employees and their families.

Employee Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive starting salary at: $64,147.20.
• Generous paid leave, including vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, community service, parental, military and pandemic leave. During the first year of service, leave accruals are prorated based on the date of hire.
• Comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, group term life insurance, City-paid AD&D, flexible spending account and dependent care assistance plan, deductible reimbursement, long-term disability, and additional voluntary AD&D and life insurance options for employee, spouse and dependents.
• Retirement plans including City pension and several deferred compensation plans.
• Tuition reimbursement program for employees, Missouri MOST 529 program to help save for education expenses, and the City is a qualifying public service employer for the federal government's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counseling and coaching services
• Platinum family membership to The Center of Clayton and Shaw Park Pool. Employee reciprocal memberships available for The Pointe in Ballwin and THE HEIGHTS in Richmond Heights.
• Transportation benefit available for employees to receive a 25% subsidy for the purchase of Metro passes, which are paid for on a pre-tax basis through payroll deduction.
• Voluntary identity theft protection available from Lifelock.
• for further details on the City's benefit package.
• As mentioned in the position description above, this position also has all equipment such as tools, boots and uniforms provided upon hire and is eligible for employer-provided training opportunities to receive ASE and EVT certifications.

Key Duties and Responsibilities of the Mechanic Position:

• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, services, maintains, repairs and rebuilds components of cars, light and heavy trucks, fire apparatus, truck equipment, trailers, tractors, heavy equipment and machinery including gasoline and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, clutches, drive trains, differentials, brake systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, exhaust, electrical, steering, cooling, air conditioning, suspension, frames, lighting and communications systems.
• Troubleshoots equipment and vehicles through various types of equipment - computers; handheld scanners, diagnostic equipment, etc.
• Determines, schedules and performs preventative maintenance including lubrication, oil changes and tune-ups on cars, light and heavy trucks, fire apparatus, truck equipment, trailers, tractors, heavy equipment and machinery.
• Maintains work area in a safe and clean manner.
• Responds to service, maintenance and repair calls at job sites.
• Fabricates special products by using processes such as welding, torch cutting, and other established methods.
• Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned machinery and equipment as directed.
• Inspects City vehicles for compliance to State safety standards.
• Installs lights and radio equipment on vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain records as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Operates electronic devices (i.e. computer tablet, cell phone) for fleet management software, work orders, email communications, trainings, meetings etc.
• Maintains open line of communication with fellow employees and management regarding day to day operations, including oil, parts, lubricants, and grease inventories.

Required Qualifications for the Mechanic Position:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of vehicle inspection, maintenance and repair experience.
• Must have a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or the ability to attain within six (6) months of employment.
• Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certifications or the ability to attain within twelve (12) months of employment
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications or the ability to attain within twelve (12) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications for the Mechanic Position:

• Trade school education.

Application and Pre-Employment Information for the Mechanic Position

Applications for the Mechanic position will be accepted until the position has been filled. First review of applicants will take place on April 15, 2024 and as needed thereafter. This posting is subject to close at any time, so applicants are highly encouraged to apply early.

Successful candidates for the position will be required to successfully complete additional screening including, but not limited to the following: Background investigation, employment, education, reference checks, physical and drug screening.

Per Missouri CJIS Security policy, successful candidates for this position are also required to successfully complete a fingerprint background check within thirty (30) days of hire.

Please contact Human Resources at or 314-290-8448 with any questions about the process.

Employment Notice

The City of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions made at the City of Clayton will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. It is the policy of the City of Clayton not to discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected statuses. The City of Clayton will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. The City of Clayton encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources.

This policy extends to all stages of the employment process, including but not limited to: recruiting or advertising for employment; evaluating the skills, education and experience of applicants; establishing rates of pay and terms, conditions and privileges of employment (including training opportunities); and promoting, upgrading, demoting, transferring, laying off and terminating employees.

Any employees with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of their immediate supervisor, Human Resources, or the City Manager. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of retaliation. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.