Automotive Mechanic

Automotive Mechanic

Salary

$28.49 - $36.49 Hourly

Location

Lincoln, NE

Job Type

Full time/probationary or status

Job Number

202600610C

Department

County Engineers

Division

Highway

Opening Date

11/05/2026

Closing Date

11/19/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

Job Posting Information

The County Engineering Department is seeking a skilled Automotive Mechanic to maintain and repair County vehicles and equipment. This position involves diagnostics, preventive maintenance, repairs, and emergency service work while ensuring safety, efficiency, and professionalism.

This role performs skilled mechanical work on a diverse range of automotive equipment, including both conventional and specialized machinery. Responsibilities include complex maintenance and repairs, such as major overhauls of engines, transmissions, and multi-speed differentials. Work is performed under general supervision, with progress reviewed during and upon completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose equipment failures and perform repairs, overhauls, and preventative maintenance
• Maintain and operate shop tools and equipment safely and accurately
• Record repair data in RTA Fleet Management, including repair orders and consumables used
• Order necessary parts and coordinate with parts personnel to ensure proper repairs
• Perform service calls, tire repairs, and emergency vehicle recoveries
• Maintain shop cleanliness and professional appearance
• Attend work during emergency events such as snow removal or flooding
• Provide positive and professional customer service
• Train and assist other personnel as needed
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, including proper use of PPE
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle fuels, lubricants, and daily time sheets

Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements:

Graduation from high school plus two years of experience in light, medium and/or heavy automotive maintenance and repair; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.

Possession of certification in Motor Vehicle Refrigerant Servicing as specified in EPA Section 609 guidelines or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of appointment.

Work hours:

Mid April - Late October: M - Th 6:00 am - 4:30 pm

November - Early April: M - F 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

We value each Lancaster County employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave and 99 hours of sick leave that begin accruing upon hire, plus 11 paid holidays and 20 hours of non-cumulative personal holidays per calendar year.
• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.
• Up to 3 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave
• $30,000 of Life Insurance
• 401(a) Retirement Plan. When you make an 8% contribution, the County will match your contribution 100%.
• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses
• Optional benefits include:
• Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Allstate Voluntary Plans
• Supplemental Term Life
• Deferred Compensation Plans

Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County

Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302

Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508

Phone (402) 441-7597

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm