Full-time position available with the Aviation Department, with the Aviation Fleet Maintenance Division located at 125 Paris Street
Salary Range: $23.98-$36.60/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-3:30PM * Mandatory overtime during inclement weather and emergencies.
Application Deadline Date: Open Until Filled (OUF)
Responsibilities
- Repairs and maintains automobiles, light and heavy-duty trucks, medium duty shuttle buses, heavy duty runway snow removal equipment and other mechanical or construction equipment, and specialized Airport vehicles and/or construction equipment such as back hoes, cranes, and front end loaders, etc.
- -Conducts required annual vehicles state inspection to certify the road worthiness of departmental equipment.
- Performs scheduled preventive maintenance, which includes but not limited to replacing fluids, filters, lubes chassis, complete inspection and adjustment of vehicles, tires, chassis parts, brakes, lights, etc.
- Changes and repairs tires and tubes, services batteries, adjusts brakes, installs exhaust systems, engine components, spark plugs.
- Performs overhaul and repair work in different types of gas, diesel, and CNG engines, repairs to alternators, generators, carburetors, clutches, ignitions systems, replaces springs, axles, differentials, air conditions systems, hydraulic systems.
- Performs electrical work and trouble-shooting of all equipment.
- Cleans work areas, keeping them free from grease, oil and debris.
Qualifications
REQUIRES 3 years of experience as an automotive technician, including 1 year in the repair and maintenance of heavy duty automotive and construction equipment; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience, which may include the successful completion of an automotive repair trade school or the successful completion of a vocational technical program in automotive maintenance or completion of the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification as a master automotive/truck technician. Must possess a valid State-issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies. Must possess a valid Missouri Class A, B or C CDL prior to the end of the employee's probationary period as determined by the department. Must possess a valid State of Missouri Inspector Mechanic Permit prior to the end of the employee's probationary period. Must pass a preemployment drug screen and post offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.
Other Information
URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.
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Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
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Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.
If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.
The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our
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(DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211). 
