Master Mechanic

About the role

The Master Mechanic classification examines, diagnoses, inspects, repairs, replaces, and rebuilds mechanical and electrical components of general automotive, diesel, heavy-duty equipment and fire apparatus. Provides technical assistance to all other mechanics as needed. Performs service calls as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs general service functions to include oil changes, greasing, lubrication; repairs, replacements, rotations and balancing of tires; replacement of batteries, and drive belts on county vehicles, on road & off-road trucks, equipment, and fire apparatus.
• Responds to vehicle and equipment service calls from county fleet operators to include fire personnel and heavy equipment operators.
• Performs other preventive maintenance functions such as transmission, power steering and coolant flushes. Checks brake systems, and repairs windshields.
• Conducts vehicle inspections, diagnoses, repairs, and replaces vehicle components such as bulbs, emergency lighting, batteries, headlights, equipment cutting blades as required.
• Delivers fuel to County equipment at County authorized job sites.
• Performs cosmetic repairs such as bumper strengthening and vehicle decal installations, replacements and removals.
• Diagnostics, services, repairs, and replaces complete heating and air-conditioning systems.
• Inspects, services, diagnoses, repairs, and replaces complete front and rear-end suspensions.
• Servicess, repairs, and replaces complete brake systems and perform major engine tune-ups.
• Inspects, services, diagnoses, repairs, and replaces complete exhaust, fuel injection and carburetor systems.
• Cleans, maintains, and operates a variety of hand and power tools, including but not limited to: general hand tools, computer analyzer, brake lathe, bench grinder, compressor, electric and gas welders, tommy lift, floor jacks, tire jack, related safety equipment, telephone, computer, radio, facsimile machine, internet, and photocopier.
• Handles paperwork and basic office supplies when performing administrative or record keeping duties.
• Fabricate, weld, and repair a variety of equipment and devices.
• Performs services and repairs of emergency vehicles; Fire Apparatus and/or Ambulances.
• Master Mechanic’s in the General Fleet shop, performs emission testing, by Voluntary Status.
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned and assist all other levels of mechanics as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five (5) years of mechanic experience that may include one (1) year vocational training in the automotive field obtained from a post-secondary institution of either a Master ASE Mechanic Certification in Automotive (A Series) or a Master ASE Mechanic Certification in Medium/Heavy Truck (T Series).

Qualifications

• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• Master ASE Mechanic Certification in Automotive (A Series) or a Master ASE Mechanic Certification in Medium/Heavy Truck (T Series).

Benefits

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

Pay

Probationary hourly rate of $30.02 Union hourly rate of $30.63

Schedule

Duties may be performed indoors or outdoors. Indoor duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment. Employee is exposed to natural weather conditions when diagnosing repairs in the field. Indoor duties are performed on an even, cement surface. Surfaces are typically dry. Outdoor surfaces include natural ground, asphalt, or concrete. Work hazards or potential work hazards include: the use of cranes, hoists, cutting torches, welders, drill press, grinders, drills, jacks, solvents, battery acid, moving machinery parts. Employee is exposed to battery acid, solvents, oil, diesel, gasoline, carburetor cleaner, antifreeze, grease, transmission fluids, cleaners, electric motor and brake cleaner and fire retardants.