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DEADLINE FOR FILING: Thursday, November 19, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

Perform skilled mechanical duties, including the repair, maintenance, and inspection of light and heavy-duty law enforcement vehicles and equipment. Assist other fleet shops with repairs as needed during ice and snow events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or GED certification, automotive/diesel trade school, and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a journeyman mechanic; or any such combination of education, experience, or training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.

Must possess small hand tools, metric and standard, suitable for repair of light and heavy truck, automotive, and construction equipment.

Certification in Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) on medium-/heavy-duty truck brakes is required; other certifications, under ASE in automobile or medium/heavy truck, are desirable. Must obtain truck brakes ASE certification within one year of hire.

Willing to work standby and extended hours when required.

Must possess or be able to obtain within 120 days of hire a valid Class B commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement. Hazardous materials endorsement may be required for employees assigned to perform specific duties.

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224 West 9th Street

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

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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.

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