Mechanic III with CDL/HazMat Endorsement

About the Role

Travel to various locations as a field mechanic to diagnose and perform complex and difficult maintenance, repair work, and services on vehicles, machinery, and equipment in the field and on job sites. Conduct visual inspections and perform preventative maintenance and fueling of off-site heavy-duty field equipment. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex and difficult maintenance, repair work, and services on vehicles, machinery, and heavy-duty field equipment; demonstrate a full understanding of applicable maintenance policies, procedures, methods, and techniques.
• Lubricate (grease) and fuel heavy equipment; perform small repairs in the field on equipment at the job site, including but not limited to adjusting tracks, repairing hydraulic hoses, and changing teeth.
• Assist 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, heavy equipment, and/or other mechanical equipment; report any problems or defects to higher-level management staff.
• 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.
• Perform diagnosis 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.
• Perform welding and fabrication duties, including damaged frames and parts; perform maintenance on specialized equipment.
• 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 pick up City automobiles and heavy equipment from outside repair vendors.
• May perform emergency road calls of disabled vehicles, diagnose operational problems, and perform repairs as required.
• Assist in the general maintenance and cleaning of the automotive shop area.
• May coordinate and lead the work of mechanical maintenance staff; maintain efficient operation of the shop as necessary.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by two (2) years of 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 a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver’s License (Class A or B) with a Hazardous Materials Endorsement (H).
• Possession of a valid City Operator’s Permit (COP) within six (6) months from the date of hire.

Working Conditions

Environmental: Field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, and heavy construction equipment.

Physical: Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for moderate lifting and carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and standing for prolonged periods, and operating motorized equipment and vehicles.