MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of experience in heavy truck mechanical maintenance; or equivalent combination of education and experience which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Must be able to furnish the general tools required to perform job duties. Must possess and maintain a valid Class "B" Tennessee Commercial Driver's License or obtain within six (6) months of employment as a condition of continued employment and must comply with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and Drug Testing Rules. Must possess within twelve (12) months of hire date and maintain an Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) or Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification as a diesel service technician as a condition of continued employment. Experience in fabrication of parts, and repairing and maintaining diesel engines and small gasoline engines preferred. Experience using maintenance application software preferred.

The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the EXECEPTION of “first responders”, must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee House Bill 105, "first responder means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel and dispatchers of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service departments."
 
The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov.

Division:  General Services