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City of Battle Creek (MI)
Mechanic I
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What they do
A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.
$56,879 / year median in Michigan
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Performs basic semiskilled work carrying out a variety of mechanical repair tasks such as testing, inspecting, lubricating, repairing, and rebuilding all types of automotive equipment and machinery, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work performed under the fleet supervisor. Assists in the performance of preventative maintenance and repairs on small engines, cars, trucks, buses and other automotive and power-driven equipment; includes dismantling, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, troubleshooting and testing electrical systems, machinery and equipment as necessary. Completes builds for new equipment. Fabricates and repairs small items for other departments as necessary. Prepares records, reports and analyzing written or computer data