About the Department

At the City of Plymouth, we all work together to add quality to life. This mission and our guiding values - CIVIC: customer focus, integrity, visionary, inclusion and connection - shape our work as we advance the City Council's strategic priority to be a city of choice. We are seeking candidates who are eager to adopt and champion our mission and values.

Mechanic

Work independently with limited supervision to perform all phases of diagnostic procedures, preventative maintenance, service, repair and parts replacement to all types, sizes and classes of municipally owned and operated equipment (diesel and gas) in a timely manner to ensure safe, economical, efficient equipment operation and longevity.

Position Duties

Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.

Interact with others in a manner that is professional and inspires open communication.
Help to create and maintain a respectful workplace culture and champions diversity, equity and inclusion.
Participate in citywide training designed to strengthen competencies in areas such as communications, leadership, decision-making and problem solving.

Implement equipment preventative maintenance programs for city-owned equipment including regular equipment servicing, fluid changes, tune-ups, tires and replacement of expendable parts. City equipment includes gasoline cars and pickups, diesel trucks of all sizes; off road construction equipment, including mowers and sidewalk machines; and all small, motorized equipment such as chain saws and weed whips.

Schedule individual equipment for regular evaluation to determine the needs for and feasibility of both minor and major repairs.
Participate in all phases of equipment problem diagnosis. Performs maintenance and repair work to ensure a “ready status” for all equipment and vehicles and be in compliance with all safety standards.
Record parts used and hours worked on all serviced equipment and enter data into electronic work order system.
Monitor and support inventory management, by recording part usage and controlling shop supplies

Perform major diagnostic, repair/service work on fuel, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, exhaust, suspension, steering, braking (air/hydraulic/ABS), drive train, air conditioning-heating, and transmission systems.

Install electrical and other types of accessories on city equipment.
Fabricate parts, mountings, and other accessories using blacksmith, welding, cutting and metal working techniques and practices.

Assist in maintaining a parts inventory and recommends to supervisor parts needed to operate equipment center efficiently.

Order parts from various vendors, as needed
Recommend to supervisor specialized repairs needed so units can be taken to proper vendor.

Participate in local workshops for updates and certifications in the field of equipment service.

Provide information as to new developments and innovations in equipment maintenance that could benefit city operations.

Maintain work area and tools in clean and workable fashion.

Periodically evaluates condition of tools from safety perspective and recommends appropriate action to supervisor.

Maintain positive and effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, suppliers the general public.

Perform related work in any division, (i.e., snow plowing) to meet the city’s goals and objectives and any and all work as apparent or assigned.

Assist with training of other employees on safe use of and transporting of vehicles and equipment.
Assist with OSHA compliance policies pertaining to equipment/vehicle and an equipment repair center.

Perform or assist in other duties and responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to perform in accordance with the City of Plymouth’s CIVIC values (customer focus, integrity, visionary, inclusion and connection) and comfort with supporting and advancing the city council’s strategic priorities.
Minimum of two years of training or experience including but not limited to repairing and maintaining automotive, light truck, heavy truck, construction equipment, mowing and snow removal equipment, and small engines.
Must have a valid Minnesota driver's license and must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License Class A within six months of hire. Driving a city vehicle or personal vehicle is an essential function of this position.

Desired Qualifications

Completion of a two-year vocational-technical program in automotive and/or light and heavy truck and/or heavy equipment repair.
ASE certification in major system maintenance.
DOT Certified for annual mandatory inspections.

Other Qualifications

This position frequently requires standing, sitting (test driving), walking, lifting, pushing/pulling, carrying, climbing, bending at waist, reaching (extending hand and arms in any direction), handling objects (grasping, turning or otherwise using hands or hand), repetitive hand motion, use of arm muscles over extended periods, use of leg muscles over extended periods, kneeing (bending leg at knee and resting on knee), crawling (moving about on hands and knees), crouching (bending at knees), overhead work (over shoulder height), stationary desk or bench work with neck bent forward are usually required to perform the job.
The employee must be able to lift/carry items such as mechanical tools including air tools, starters, alternators, rims and tires, hydraulic cylinders and all parts from awkward positions. Working with arms and hands above the shoulders for work on steering and suspension components. Pushing and pulling objects in the course of making repairs. Bending and straightening metals.
This position requires working outdoors; working indoors; operating forklifts, machinery and/or other vehicles; working with chemicals, working near fumes/vapors.

Benefits

The City of Plymouth offers a comprehensive benefits plan, developed with input from staff during robust benefits committee meetings. The following is a summary, contact [email protected] for more detailed plan information.

Insurance Benefits:

Health insurance provided by HealthPartners. Three networks available from narrow to open access, allowing for a range in premium cost.
VEBA Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) - employer funded tax-free account to be used to help pay eligible medical expenses such as deductibles, coinsurance and other out of pocket expenses such as dental and vision care.
Medical and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Dental insurance provided by Delta Dental
Basic Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability coverage provided to all employees
Additional voluntary life insurance available
Voluntary vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement and Medical Savings Plans:

PERA pension
Deferred compensation 457 retirement savings opportunities through multiple vendors
Tax free post-employment health care savings plans (eligible employees transfer severance payments to VEBA HRA)

Leave and Time Off:

Annual leave (PTO) and Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) starting at 23.75 days per year, accrued per pay period
40 hours of extended illness leave per year, accrued per pay period up to 600 hours. This benefit provides income continuation during a period of personal illness or injury.
12 holidays per year

Note: benefits may vary based upon labor agreements and FTE status of position.

Agency Information

Employer: The City of Plymouth
Address: 3400 Plymouth Blvd

Plymouth, Minnesota, 55447
Phone: 763-509-5071
Website: http://www.plymouthmn.gov