Salary
$41,078\.00 \- $51,347\.00 Annually
LocationChattanooga, TN
Job Type
FULL TIME
Job Number
03/23/2026 \-1475
Division
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
Department
Plm III
Opening Date
03/23/2026
Closing Date
4/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
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- No copay to utilize clinic services.
- Clinic services include routine office visits, sick visits, labs, flu shots, and more
- TextCare \- Access to care 24/7 via TextCare, which is direct, unlimited access to medical care 24/7 through text message.
- One to One Provider Network – Availability to utilize a network of providers that provide a high level of care at a lower copay/cost.
- Health Management Programs – Offered to help employees and their family members in managing the following health conditions: Asthma, Diabetes, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), and Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol)
- Nutritional guidance – Nutritional education provided to assist in making the appropriate food /health choices.
- Low\-cost prescriptions available to those covered under the County health plan.
- Over the counter items offered at cost.
- RxLocal App – Mobile app provides a convenient way to stay connected and manage your health. Through the app you can request refills and ask questions.
- On\-site Pharmacist available to answer questions and provide information.
- The LCP has a smaller network that includes most providers and hospitals, with the exception of Parkridge facilities/providers.
- The OAP is a national network of facilities/providers that includes most providers/hospitals, including Parkridge.
- The Cigna High Dental Plan covers orthodontia for children up to age 18\. A national network of dental providers is available to choose from and this plan offers out of network coverage.
- The Cigna Low Dental Plan does not cover orthodontia. A national network of dental providers is available to choose from and this plan offers out of network coverage.
- The Sun Life DHMO plan is a prepaid dental plan that offers benefits through a network of plan dentists. A dental provider must be selected when enrolling and services must be provided by that provider for benefits to apply.
- Health insurance assistance, Medicare info and counseling.
- Internal steps to take when an employee is ready to retire.
- Estate Planning
- Personal Financial Planning
- TCRS (Tennessee Consolidated Revenue Service) – Ham. County Pension
- Deferred Compensation/457 Plan – Nationwide
- Social Security Benefits
- Years 1 – 5: an employee will accrue 5\.85 hours of leave, per pay period.
- Years 5 – 10: an employee will accrue 6\.77 hours of leave, per pay period.
- Years 11–15: an employee will accrue 8\.31hours of leave, per pay period.
- Year 15 and each year thereafter, an employee will accrue 8\.93 hours of leave, per pay period.
Under close supervision, performs preventive maintenance and repairs to County vehicles, heavy and light equipment, and public safety vehicles to ensure the availability of safe and reliable transportation and equipment operation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
Tasks
Performs diagnosis of vehicle and equipment performance and operations utilizing a variety of testing equipment; conducts tests on vehicle electrical systems; hydraulic systems; performs a variety of breakdown and scheduled maintenance, repairs and overhauls to transmissions, engines, drive trains, and other operating systems; performs preventive maintenance, including fluid and filter changes; may perform collision damage repairs, painting and bodywork, brake, and exhaust system repairs.
Operates fuel and/or service trucks for servicing equipment that is away from shop.
Prepares records and work order history on vehicle and heavy equipment repair and maintenance activity; orders parts; researches vehicle and part specifications and related information; performs field service calls and retrieval of disabled vehicles. May be called upon to work during emergency weather conditions during and after normal work hours. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
Knowledge of repair and service manuals and other documentation for maintenance of vehicles and various equipment; the usage and operation of various diagnostic equipment and tools.
Knowledge of Hamilton County work order system, County policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and County codes and regulations relating to vehicle and workplace safety.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and County codes and regulations pertaining to transporting hazardous materials.
Knowledge of County geography, facilities, and work sites.
Skill in testing and diagnosing problems relating to vehicle and equipment operational performance.
Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding, and applying applicable Federal and State rules and regulations, Hamilton County Policies and Procedures.
Skill in working with a variety of tools and equipment; service manuals, vehicle, and equipment specifications.
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with the public, department staff, service/parts vendors, and other County departments.
Skill in welding with gas, stick, and mig welders.
Skill in effectively communicating in both oral and written form.
Minimum Qualifications
The equivalent of a high school diploma, plus a minimum of at least three (3\) years of direct work experience in heavy equipment and diesel engine maintenance. A valid driver’s license is required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Incumbent shall furnish all hand tools needed to perform duties of a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Hamilton County will provide specialty tools.
This position is deemed essential/situational during inclement weather situations and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.
Prior to operating a County\-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.
SAFETY SENSITIVE:
This position has been identified as “safety sensitive” under the definition of 49 CFR Part 40\-Department of Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy. This position will be subject to drug and alcohol testing for the following: 1\) post offer pre\-employment 2\) when there is reasonable cause 3\) after an on\-the\-job accident or contributing to an accident 4\) on a random basis 5\) prior to return to duty after suspension and/or 6\) as follow\-up. This is additional and also subject to the Rules and Regulations of The Employee Handbook.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work requires moderate physical effort involving intermittent walking, standing sitting and driving. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust while performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to hot, cold, dry, wet, dusty, muddy, windy, and/or humid conditions. The employee frequently works near moving equipment, mechanical parts, and is frequently exposed to vibrations, jostling, and bouncing. The employee may work in high, precarious places and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in\-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) \& Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department\_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx
Hamilton County GovernmentMeeting the needs of the people where they live, work, and play!
Hamilton County, Tennessee offers a lower cost of living, ease of getting around, a lively arts tradition, and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities.
Working for Hamilton County Government provides many great benefits – take a look at a few of those highlighted below…
On\-Site Employee Health Clinic
*(Employee access to the clinic is available from day one. A covered spouse or dependent has access as soon as their health plan coverage is effective. Children age 3 and up who are covered by the County’s insurance are eligible to be seen.) Telehealth \- Two\-way, real\-time interactive communication between the patient and a practitioner through telecommunications, which may include audiovisual options.
On\-Site Employee Pharmacy
Hamilton County Government offers competitive insurance coverage to fulltime employees.
Medical coverage is offered through Cigna to fulltime employees. The County pays a generous portion of the medical premium. Two options are available to choose from: LCP (Local Cost Plus) and OAP (Open Access Plus).
Dental coverage is a voluntary benefit available to fulltime employees. Three coverage options are offered: Cigna High Plan, Cigna Low Plan, and Sun Life DHMO.
Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment is provided through Symetra. The County provides $30,000 of Basic Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at no cost to fulltime employees.
Additional voluntary benefits fulltime employees have access to enroll in are as follows:
\-Individual Short\-Term Disability (STD) \-Voluntary Long\-Term Disability (LTD)
\-Flexible Spending Account–Health Care \-Flexible Spending Account–Dept. Care
\-Flexible Spending Account–Transportation \-Accident Insurance
\-Critical Illness Insurance \-Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Hamilton County Government Retirement for Fulltime Employees:
Pension – Legacy Plan (hired prior to 10/1/2015\), in which the employer contributes 14\.70%.
Pension – Hybrid Plan (hired on or after 10/1/2015\), in which the employee contributes 5% and the employer contributes 4%.
401K – Employer contributes 5% and the employee can contribute the amount of their choice.
457b – Employees have the option to contribute to this plan if they choose.
Pre\-Retirement Seminar:
Hamilton County Human Resources provides a pre\-retirement seminar to those considering retirement, two times per year (1st and 3rd quarter of each year). Seminar topics covered may include:
Parental Leave:
Hamilton County provides eight (8\) weeks of paid maternity leave and two (2\) weeks of paid paternity leave following the birth of a child or placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption (age 13 or younger) or foster care.
Paid Time Off:
Hamilton County Government provides generous paid time off (PTO) to fulltime employees from the start of employment.
At each anniversary, an employee can roll over up to 80 hours of unused PTO into their leave bank. (Up to 800 hours for employees hired on or after 1/1/2013\).
Paid Holidays:
Hamilton County Government provides thirteen (13\) paid holidays to fulltime employees.
New Year’s Day Independence Day
M.L. King’s Birthday Labor Day
President’s Day Veteran’s Day
Good Friday Thanksgiving (2 days)
Memorial Day Christmas (2 days)
Juneteenth
Wellness Facility:
Hamilton County Government provides a 24/7 fitness center, free of charge, to County employees and family members (age 14\+) covered under the County's health plan. The fitness center offers cardio and strength\-training equipment, along with group exercise classes throughout the year. (which may include Zumba, spin, yoga, etc.)
Employer
Hamilton County
Address
401 W MLK Blvd
Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37402
Phone
423\-209\-6120
Website
http://www.hamiltontn.gov