The City of Fort Smith is currently accepting applications for the position of Heavy Equipment Mechanic in the Department of Sanitation. The Mechanic under the supervision of the Fleet and Grounds Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for performing highly skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of diversified heavy, earthmoving, construction equipment, automotive trucks and automated side loaders, front loaders, roll offs and rear loader trucks. Work involves the performance of highly skilled tasks in mechanical maintenance, repair and servicing of a wide variety of conventional and specialized equipment and the major repair of both gasoline and diesel powered combustion engines.
Requirements include: High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by Automotive Mechanic course work. A minimum of five years experience as a certified heavy equipment mechanic. Technical or trade school training or degree is preferred.
Salary: $14.08/hr minimum - $19.94/hr maximum plus excellent benefits.
Please submit applications to: Human Resources Department, City of Fort Smith, 623 Garrison Avenue or mail to P O Box 1908, Fort Smith, AR 72902, by June 10, 2008.
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