| Location | Murfreesboro, TN |
| Salary | $29.65–$31.15 Per Hour |
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Salary
$29.65 - $31.15 Hourly
Location
111 W. Vine Street, P.O. Box 1139, Murfreesboro, TN
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
1104378
Department
Fleet Services
Opening Date
10/28/2026
Closing Date
11/6/2026 4:00 PM Central
DESCRIPTION
This position is considered a Safety-Sensitive position. Applicants who pass the interview process will be subject to drug and alcohol testing.
A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $2000 WILL BE AWARDED TO THE SELECTED CANDIDATE
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE A $1000 ANNUAL TOOL ALLOWANCE
The purpose of this position is to inspect, maintain, diagnose and repair heavy equipment, emergency vehicles, medium/heavy duty trucks, garbage trucks, tractors, and other equipment within the city.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Essential Functions:
Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business.
Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs equipment including heavy duty trucks, mulching and refuse equipment, garbage trucks, spreaders, excavators, dozers, loaders, dump bodies/trailers, tractors, backhoes, sweepers, and all fire and rescue apparatus.
Diagnoses, disassembles, inspects and repairs or replaces systems including air and hydraulic brakes, cooling systems, drive lines, gas and diesel engines, HVAC, advanced hydraulics, electrical, steering and suspension, and transmission.
Performs road calls at various locations throughout the city including the landfill and wastewater facilities.
Inspects, services, and adjusts fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches; changes filters; oils and lubricates vehicles and motor driven equipment.
Conducts emergency repairs to fire and rescue apparatus, refuse disposal equipment, and on/off highway mowing equipment.
Enter data and parts to repair orders with detailed descriptions of repairs and complete required paperwork.
Performs safety checks on vehicles-the safety of our employees and people in our community is top priority.
Fabricates, installs, and modifies special equipment or replacement parts using welders, torches, plasma cutters, grinders, and metal cutting saws.
Operates a forklift or pallet jack to load, unload, and transport materials around the facility.
Troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces advanced electrical systems on a wide variety of computer-controlled equipment using laptop computers and proprietary software.
Reads and comprehend wiring schematics.
Works with a high mechanical aptitude
Responds to natural disasters.
Works without direct supervision.
Works with strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
Participate in on-call and standby duties, which involve working alone or with co-workers at night, weekends, and holidays to resolve situations that occur after business hours.
Performs other work as assigned.
Physical Demands:
Refer to the Essential Functions Addendum #2.
Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions (rain, snow, cold, heat, storms) and often a dirty work environment.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Must have two (2) years of experience as a heavy equipment mechanic or closely related.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required or ability to obtain Class B Commercial Driver's License within one (1) year of employment.
Must successfully complete employer-provided certification training upon initial assignment within three (3) months of hire date and every three (3) years in accordance with the OSHA Powered Industrial Truck standard 29 CFR 1920.178
The City of Murfreesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Use the link below to check out our benefits!
01
Do you possess a diploma from an accredited high school or GED equivalent?
02
Do you have two (2) years of experience as a heavy equipment mechanic or closely related experience?
03
Do you have a Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL)?
04
Do you have the ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Drivers License within one (1) year of employment?
05
Do you have the ability to successfully complete employer-provided certification training upon initial assignment within three (3) months of hire date and every three (3) years in accordance with the OSHA Powered Industrial Truck standard 29CFR 1910.178?
06
Please refer to the addendum on the job posting. Can you perform the listed functions?
Required Question
Employer City of Murfreesboro
Address 111 W. Vine Street
P.O. Box 1139
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 37133
Phone 6158482553
Website http://www.murfreesborotn.gov