Heavy Truck / Equipment Mechanic

Heavy Truck / Equipment Mechanic

Salary

$32.53 Hourly

Location

Service Department - 10231 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202400063

Department

Service

Opening Date

09/08/2026

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Description

This is a full-time, union position with benefits and time off, upon meeting eligibility requirements. Employees start out at pay range Level 1 and progress through six pay range levels.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as, but not limited to, all City fleet vehicles and equipment, engines, motors, pneumatic tools, pumps, tractors, backhoes, and loaders.
• Diagnose and repair all systems on large trucks and equipment with the use of scan tools, laptops and various other devices.
• Make repairs in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• Repairs diesel engines and emissions systems.
• Uses computers for various functions.
• Reads and interprets manufacturer manuals and electrical schematics.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts.
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices, lubricates and cleans parts.
• Starts devices to test their performance.
• Operates various sized vehicles including 5-ton dump trucks used for snow and ice control.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions in the equipment and makes needed repairs.
• Performs routine maintenance checks on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires and clutches; changes filters and oil, and lubricates vehicles and motor driven equipment.
• Maintains service logs and records of maintenance on vehicles and motorized equipment, using fleet maintenance and management software.
• Must participate in all city-sponsored training and continuing education activities including classroom, manufacturer provided, seminars etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure that individuals with disabilities are able to perform the essential functions.

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED), certification from an accredited mechanical training program and three to five (3-5) years of verifiable related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, general business periodicals, professional journals and technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must possess a minimum of ASE, Medium/Heavy Truck Certifications T2-T6 (T1-T8, Master Technician preferred).
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to recognize potentially unsafe conditions and behaviors and correct them in a positive and appropriate manner.
• Ability to safely use oxygen/acetylene torches and plasma cutters.
• Ability to safely perform metal inert gas (mig) and stick welding.
• Prepares work orders and cost materials estimates.
• Must possess a valid State of Ohio, Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to operate pick-up truck and 5-ton truck snowplows.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions, The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste and smell. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The City of Twinsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Candidates who receive conditional job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes, but is not limited to, marijuana (cannabinoids/THC).

City of Twinsburg permanent, full-time employees and their eligible dependents are offered a comprehensive health plan including emergency accident care, inpatient hospitalization, surgical, diagnostic services, outpatient services and prescription drug coverage. Employees may choose between a HSA or PPO plan or receive an opt-out incentive. Permanent, full-time employees and their eligible dependents are also eligible for dental, vision and life insurance, an employee assistance program and a Wellness Program. Full-time employees may be paid for up to four (4) hours per year for cancer screening procedures.

Full-time employees may also qualify for paid time off benefits such as two personal days after six months of employment, paid vacation, holiday pay, and sick leave. Other types of leaves that may be available include leave for jury duty, on the job injuries, military service and bereavement.

Full-time employees are offered a variety of optional benefits such as additional life insurance for themselves and their families, pet insurance, short term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance and hospital indemnity insurance.

Full-time employees may qualify for educational reimbursement, up to $5,000.00 per academic year.

Non-safety force employees are members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS). Safety force employees are members of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund (OP&F).

Longevity is available for employees with five (5) or more years of service with the City of Twinsburg.

Depending on the position held, some employees qualify for a uniform/clothing/technology allowance, shift differential or training pay.

Full-time employees may receive a single membership to the City's Fitness Center and may purchase family memberships at a discount rate.

For more information about the City of Twinsburg's benefits, please visit our website.

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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess any ASE, Medium/Heavy Truck Certifications?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid State of Ohio, Class A Commercial Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Twinsburg, City of (OH)

Address 10075 Ravenna Road

Twinsburg, Ohio, 44087

Phone 3309636320

Website https://www.mytwinsburg.com/