Maintenance Mechanic

TARGET CLOSE DATE : 12 / 31 / 2025

PAY GRADE : Grade 20

TYPE : Full time

JOB SUMMARY :

Maintenance Mechanics working within the Merit System inspect, perform routine maintenance, and repair cars and light trucks, heavy trucks, heavy equipment, and other equipment such as lawnmowers, weed eaters, chain saws, and generators. Employees in this job class are expected to fabricate parts, perform bodywork, and may even construct pieces of equipment in order to perfect repairs on rolling stock or other equipment. Parts and equipment are typically fabricated through the machining, cutting, and welding of steel and other metals. Maintenance Mechanics may be called upon to do a variety of tasks involving metallurgic design and fabrication such as the recreation of broken parts, creating parts for various pieces of rolling stock, creating tools and equipment, or even fabricating parts, equipment, or small structures for municipal buildings. Work is performed according to department guidelines and is reviewed by supervisors and / or superintendents.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS :

Agencies provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more.

Applications for this position will be considered for the following Merit System employing agencies. The pay range for this job varies depending upon the Merit System employing agency.

Bessemer $20.82 - $32.31

Birmingham $21.48 - $33.32

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position :

• Driver's License (CDL may be required within the first 90 days of hire).
• Experience, coursework, or certification welding ¼-inch steel.
• Experience, coursework, or certification using a torch to cut metal, wire, and bearings.
• Experience, coursework, or certification fabricating parts using different types of metals.
• Experience, coursework, or certification troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Merit System agencies. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.

• Class B Commercial Driver's License.
• Experience, coursework, or certification troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES :

• Performs minor bodywork on rolling stock as needed.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on hydraulic systems (e.g. braking systems, lifts, backhoes, loaders).
• Inspects equipment / rolling stock before and after completing work and reads reference materials to guide maintenance and repairs.
• Fabricates parts for equipment and / or rolling stock.
• Performs preventive maintenance (PM) and tune-ups on rolling stock such as cars and light trucks, heavy trucks (e.g., street sweeper, bucket truck), and / or heavy equipment (e.g., bulldozer, backhoe) based on each vehicle's or equipment's PM schedule.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on law enforcement, fire department, and other emergency equipment.
• Performs repairs on cars and light trucks, heavy trucks (e.g., street sweeper, bucket truck), and / or heavy equipment (e.g., bulldozer, backhoe) as needed.
• Maintains building, grounds, and equipment.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on small air-cooled engines such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, chain saws, motorcycles, generators.
• Repairs or replaces tires on equipment / rolling stock using appropriate tools and apparatus.
• Goes to worksites to retrieve equipment or make repairs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Job involves significant and concerted physical exertion required for regular prolonged periods of carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, or walking. Involves lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Work involves the ability to read small numbers and letters on meters.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Work is performed primarily in employer-owned facilities such as workshop and involves the use of electrical, gas, or air powered tools and equipment such as metal cutters, welding equipment, and pneumatic wrench. Work may be conducted in cramped work spaces requiring extended periods in contorted body positions and exposure to contaminates such as dust, gasoline, and / or caustic chemicals, and to potential mechanical and moving vehicle hazards. Work involves exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold), working around uneven, cluttered, and slippery surfaces, high vibration and loud noise (e.g. industrial and repair equipment).

EEO STATEMENT :

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Each Merit System member city / agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city / agency website.

ACCOMMODATION :

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.

NOTE :

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER :

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.