Mechanic III (Hiring Incentive)

Position Summary

About the Role

This position involves performing complex and difficult maintenance and repair work on mechanical engines and equipment, including internal combustion equipment and diesel systems. It also includes diagnostic activities for electronic fuel systems and computer-controlled systems.

This is a safety-sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex and difficult maintenance and repair work of mechanical engines and equipment including internal and/or spark combustion equipment and diesel systems.
• Demonstrate a full understanding of applicable maintenance policies, procedures, methods and techniques.
• Aid in training less experienced staff within the Mechanic series.
• Provide information and guidance on applicable maintenance policies, procedures, methods and techniques.
• Respond to questions and assist in reviewing work products.
• Inspect and diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic defects and problems in automobiles, buses, motorcycles, heavy equipment, fire apparatus and/or other mechanical equipment.
• Perform diagnostic activities for electronic fuel systems and computer-controlled systems on gasoline and diesel engines.
• Ensure operational status of such equipment is within applicable standards.
• Perform accurate tests to determine measurement and tolerance on equipment and tools; calibrate equipment and tools accordingly.
• Diagnose and repair or overhaul transmissions and final differential assemblies.
• Replace component parts on vehicles and equipment; perform engine tune-ups; rebuild and overhaul engines; perform safety inspections on vehicles and equipment.
• May perform preventive maintenance on police department vehicles, fire department vehicles (ladders, pumpers and rescue) and fire-fighting equipment; design equipment for K-9 units, SWAT team or shooting range.
• May perform welding and fabrication duties including damaged frames and parts; perform maintenance on specialized equipment including trolleys and alternative fueled vehicles.
• Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned; recommend the requisition of materials as necessary.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematic wiring diagrams, hydrostatic systems and components.
• Operate shop machinery including lathes, presses, grinders and blasters.
• Maintain and update records of preventive maintenance on assigned vehicles; input information onto the computer; prepare statistical maintenance reports as necessary.
• May drive commercial class vehicles in the public right of way during delivery, pickup and road test.
• May deliver and pickup City automobiles, buses, fire trucks and heavy equipment from outside repair vendors.
• May perform emergency road calls of disabled vehicles, diagnose operational problems and perform repairs as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by two (2) years technical training in automotive maintenance and mechanical repair.
• Three (3) years of experience in minor and major automotive maintenance and mechanical repair of a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Possession of valid ASE Certifications preferred.
• Brake Repair Experience Preferred.

Requirements

• Valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B with a Passenger (P) endorsement within six (6) months from date of hire.
• AC recovery and CNG fuel within six (6) months from date of hire.