The City of Americus is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Salary is commensurate with skills and qualifications.
Responsibilities of this position are to perform skilled mechanical work functions associated with repair and maintenance of the city’s diesel automotive and mechanical equipment, including heavy trucks and heavy machinery, such as: inspecting, testing and repairing engine components and systems, preventive maintenance work, welding/ fabrication work, answering service calls, operating a wide variety of machinery, equipment and tools, following safety precautions of the trade involving the handling, usage and disposing of oils, solvents and other petroleum products completes and files all necessary paperwork including forms, reports, work orders, and equipment specifications through the usage of computers or other automated devices or machinery.
Requirements include High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year college in automotive technology or closely related field; requires one year experience in automotive maintenance and repair closely related experience; required qualifications may be any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), including appropriate endorsement(s). Must possess a valid Georgia Drivers License.
The application period for this position is open until filled. Resumes will not be accepted without an application. An application may be obtained from the City’s website at www.americusga.gov or the Human Resources Department located at 101 West Lamar Street, Americus, Georgia 31709.
EEOC: The City of Americus is an equal employment opportunity provider, regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other class protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the City of Americus will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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The City of Americus is a local municipal government that serves a population of 17,041, with 150 full time and 12 part time employees. We are an innovative, clean, and safe city where our citizens enjoy a good quality of life. We are committed to creating an outstanding level of opportunities for our diverse population, and to also provide quality governmental services, cultivate economic development, and promote quality jobs and successful businesses. Americus, Georgia is located in Sumter County in southwest Georgia 132 miles from Atlanta and nine miles from Plains, the home of America's 39th President and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Jimmy Carter. The City of Americus operates under the City Manager form of government. Policy making and legislative authority are vested in the governing body which consists of a Mayor and six council members all elected on a nonpartisan basis. Council members serve four-year staggered terms, with three council members elected every two years. The Mayor is elected at large to serve a four-year term. The six council members are elected by district. The governing body is responsible for passing ordinances, adopting the budget and appointing the City Manager, Municipal Court Judge and the City Attorney. The City Manager is responsible for carrying out the policies and ordinances of the governing body and for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the government.