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Lead Mechanic

City of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

DEADLINE FOR FILING: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, perform as a working lead mechanic in coordinating, repairing, maintaining, and overhauling gasoline- and/or diesel-powered automotive and heavy equipment. Schedule, assign, and direct equipment repair work to mechanic staff. Perform and provide technical assistance for skilled mechanical duties, including the repair, maintenance, and inspection of both gasoline and diesel automotive and heavy equipment used by City departments. .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or GED certification supplemented by two (2) years’ related specialized education or vocational equipment training and six (6) years’ experience in the automotive/truck maintenance industry, with at least three (3) of the six (6) years’ experience at the journeyman level; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.

Willing to work varied schedules to accommodate a 24-hour-per-day, 7-day-per-week operation.

Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire a valid Class B commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement.

Must obtain within 18 months of hire a Master Certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), either in Automobile/Light Truck or Medium/Heavy Truck (Class 4 or above).

Must possess or be able to obtain, prior to hire, a CFC-12, Refrigerant Recycling and Service (MACS) certification (or equal) for the purpose of handling Freon gases.

Must maintain required certifications throughout employment.

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City of Sioux Falls
224 West 9th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

 

Benefits for full time employees:

· Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
· The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match.
· Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan via 457 plan or Roth IRA.
· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family
· Flexible Spending Accounts: For qualified medical and dependent care expenses
· 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year
· New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
· Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child

· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child
· Military leave: Strong supporter of enlisted employee
· Employee Assistance Program: Employee and immediate family


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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Sioux Falls does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, creed, ancestry, pregnancy, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact 605-367-8740 or HRrecruiter@siouxfalls.gov.