Fleet Mechanic Position Available In Onslow, North Carolina

Fleet Mechanic 
Salary $43,216.58 – $69,144.40 Annually Location Jacksonville, NC Job Type Regular – Full Time Job Number

FY25-00249

Department Finance Dept Division Fleet Management Opening Date 05/23/2025 Closing Date 6/6/2025 7:30 AM Eastern

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BENEFITS General Definition of Work A Little About The City:

Jacksonville has one of the youngest demographics in the US with a median age of 22.7 and an estimated population of 75-80,000. The City offers a great work/life balance. We are rich in history and deep in pride of our local military as demonstrated at Lejeune Memorial Gardens near Marine Corp Base Camp Lejeune and New River Air Station. Many of our military return and plant roots here because of the lifestyle and all that the City has to offer. Another reason people stay in Jacksonville… We are a Caring Community as stated in our City seal. Jacksonville tourism is growing, with festivals and events including some annual favorites like the Jacksonville Jamboree, Winterfest, Oktoberfest, Jazz in the City and Onslow Veterans Pow Wow. The Marine Corp Half Marathon is just one of our premiere sports events, and others include course challenges, soccer, triathlon, boxing, pickleball, softball, basketball, disc golf and other tournaments. Jacksonville Recreation has indoor and outdoor facilities throughout the City and include year-round programs, classes and events including summer concerts, camps, movies, team sports and many more activities for all ages. There are 19 parks and 20+ miles of greenways and trails. We are a waterway City with easy access to fishing and water sports and are close to Onslow beaches. Jacksonville commercial corridors of Western Blvd, Marine Blvd, Gum Branch Rd and Henderson Dr. offer retail shopping, restaurants, award winning healthcare facilities and other services. Coastal Carolina Community College is in the center of the corridor and offers students a variety of subjects connecting to state universities. Our public schools are above the curve in learning, proud in sports and offer a ton of activities for students. Jacksonville Airport is a regional hub for travel and Jacksonville Transit offers service in the City and military installations. To learn more about our organization’s work culture, click HERE!

General Description:

The City of Jacksonville is seeking a Fleet Mechanic to join our team of professional mechanics at the City’s Public Services Complex. You will embark on a rewarding career complete with City benefits and enjoy opportunities for career development as you grow within the profession. The Fleet Mechanic performs intermediate skilled mechanical work maintaining and repairing a variety of gasoline and diesel powered automotive and specialized equipment; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Fleet Supervisor and/or Lead Mechanic. The salary posted is the full salary range for this position. The starting salary is expected to be in the range of $43,216.58 – $56,181.63 depending on qualifications. Essential Functions/Typical Tasks Providing preventive maintenance, repairing and maintaining cars, trucks and other automotive equipment.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Diagnoses mechanical problems, determines required repair or replacement of parts and initiates repair.
Refaces valves and seats, grinding, assembling and adjusting them.
Installs rings and bearings and effects proper adjustment.
Greases and changes oil and other fluids in equipment.
Repairs and overhauls brakes, ignition and fuel systems, transmissions, differentials, front and rear axle assemblies.
Tunes motors using standard testing equipment.
Takes down, repairs and reassembles air compressors, pumps and related equipment.
Refaces brake drums and relines brakes.
Does electrical work on automotive equipment, such as troubleshooting electrical problems and repairing or replacing defective parts, repairing and adjusting lights, and repairing generators and starters.
Maintains shop area; keeps shop clear of discarded materials.
Performs related tasks as required. Required Education and Experience Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by course work in automotive repair and 2 to 5 years experience in repairing automotive and power driven equipment. Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of North Carolina. Ability to obtain ASE certification in either automotive or medium/heavy trucks. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the repair of passenger cars, trucks, construction and maintenance equipment; thorough knowledge and skill in the use and operation of shop tools and machinery; ability to diagnose the more common defects in the drive trains, chassis and other components of automotive equipment; ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems; ability to interpret work from sketches, diagrams and installation and repair charts; ability to understand and follow instructions in both oral and written form; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, religion, or disabilities unrelated to the essential function of the position. Employer
City of Jacksonville NC
Address
815 New Bridge Street
PO Box 128
Jacksonville, North Carolina, 28541
Phone
910-938-5386
910-938-5837