Mechanic

About the role

The City of El Mirage seeks a skilled and dependable Mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates warranty work.
• Maintains quality and effectiveness of repairs.
• Performs data entry.
• Maintains records.
• Fabricates and fulfills welding requests.
• Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles as assigned.
• Transports vehicles and/or equipment to vendors for repairs or arranges for pick up.
• Reviews repair requests and determines repair needs and/or vendors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED supplemented with college coursework or training in the field of mechanics.
• 3 years of related experience.
• A valid Arizona Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Qualifications

• Standard practices of the mechanic trade.
• Industry-recommended and approved principles and practices in the operation and repair of equipment applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Safe work practices and associated maintenance and repairs.
• Techniques and methods of welding for fabrication and/or repairs.
• Quality assurance methods for vehicle and/or equipment repair.
• Basic business math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Records management and filing techniques.
• Basic procurement principles, including specification development.
• Customer service.
• Communication skills to convey and receive information.

Skills

• Utilizing the maintenance records system for future routine and preventive maintenance requirements.
• Operating diagnostic testing equipment.
• Repairing and overhauling equipment.
• Troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Proper use and care of common shop tools and welding and fabrication machinery.
• Performing welding fabrication and/or repairs.
• Developing equipment and/or vehicle specifications.
• Monitoring and tracking expenditures.
• Safely operating a variety of vehicles and/or equipment.
• Providing quality customer service.
• Operating general office equipment and assigned computer software.
• Making basic business math calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, well-being, and professional growth:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Plan (FSA), Telemedicine, Wellness programs (early detection, lifestyle modification, disease management), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, plus supplemental life options.
• Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) -- mandatory program, shared employee/employer contributions.
• Supplemental Benefits: Employee recognition & reward program, Tuition reimbursement, Discounted Northwest Valley YMCA membership, Paid Leave: Holidays, Vacations, Sick Leave, Service Leave.

Pay

New Hire Salary Range: $29.80 - $33.77 per hour
Salary range: $29.80 - $41.72 per hour

Schedule

Hours and schedule details are provided in the job posting.