Mechanic II

About the Role

Maintain and repair City vehicles and equipment, including gasoline and diesel-powered automotive, heavy and light construction, and other power-driven equipment. Perform preventive maintenance and fueling of off-site heavy-duty equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled mechanic duties involving repairs to gasoline and diesel-powered automotive, transit, heavy and light construction, and other power-driven equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose, and locate mechanical difficulties on automobiles, trucks, and a variety of gasoline and diesel-powered construction equipment.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair electrical system components, ignition systems, computers, alternators, high-voltage power generators, starters, and batteries.
• Diagnose, maintain, repair, and recondition hydraulic systems; diagnose and repair front and rear drive axles, drive train components, belts, gears, and chain drives.
• Replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and related parts and equipment.
• Tune-up engines by replacing ignition parts and reconditioning and adjusting carburetors, throttle body and port fuel injection systems; repair and maintain emission control systems.
• Repair, adjust, and replace brake systems including wheel cylinders, master cylinders, disc pads, machine drums and rotors, and hydraulic and air brakes.
• Fuel and lube various types of off-road equipment; maintain fuel receipts as required.
• Weld, fabricate, and assemble parts and equipment for City automotive and heavy equipment; fabricate and modify tools as needed.
• Diagnose and repair engine cooling system malfunctions.
• Perform safety inspections on all City vehicles and ensure all repairs have been completed before vehicle is released from garage.
• Deliver and pick up City automobiles, heavy equipment, and parts from outside repair vendors.
• Perform emergency road calls of disabled vehicles, diagnose operational problems, and perform repairs as required.
• Assist in the purchasing of equipment maintenance parts and materials; contact vendors and suppliers to obtain parts and materials as needed.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years technical training in automotive maintenance and mechanical repair.
• Two (2) years experience in minor and major automotive maintenance and mechanical repair of a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification is preferred.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Working Conditions

Environmental: Shop environment; exposure to dust, grease, noise, and fumes; work in confined spaces.

Physical: Essential and supplemental functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, bending, or crouching for prolonged periods; moderate to heavy lifting; and operating motorized equipment and vehicles.