Senior Mechanic - (Equipment & Fleet Management)

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About the role

The Senior Mechanic provides senior-level mechanical experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of stationary plant equipment, vehicles, and heavy automotive equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled mechanical maintenance, inspections, and repairs to fuel, ignition, electrical, braking, and other systems in automotive equipment and power tools to ensure safe and operational equipment; may also perform mechanical maintenance for facilities, plants, and other equipment.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and determines maintenance and repair needs across the City and its facilities; inspects and executes repairs, replacements, fabrications, modifications, and installations of various types of equipment, including plant equipment such as pumps, valves, chemical handling equipment, and related equipment to allow continuous operation.
• Performs state-mandated inspections to ensure appropriate work is completed; researches parts and equipment to determine necessary repair and maintenance actions; inspects equipment, automotive, and facility work.
• Assists in emergency towing situations and accident occurrences; tows vehicles and equipment for repair and maintenance.
• Completes job tickets, work orders, and records such as work performed, time required, repairs, parts, preventive maintenance, and other documentation to track work and equipment conditions; drives a wrecker to work sites or field locations to repair or retrieve city vehicles or equipment.
• Communicates, engages, and collaborates with employees, divisions, other city departments, and parts vendors to coordinate equipment repairs and obtain materials.
• Trains and educates other mechanics on repair procedures and methods; ensures work is done accurately and effectively with strong attention to detail; demonstrates proper work methods and safety procedures and assists with complex repairs.
• Performs any other work as needed or assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• Four (4) years of experience in automotive or truck repair.
• An associate's degree in automotive technology plus two (2) years of required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Must supply own set of mechanic's hand tools.

Skills

• Knowledge of mechanical principles, methods, procedures, and tool use.
• Knowledge of hand, pneumatic, and electric tools used in automotive repair.
• Ability to diagnose and plan the repair of a wide variety of automotive and diesel mechanical problems.
• Knowledge of state, local, and engineering regulations.
• Ability to read and understand automotive and mechanical repair manuals.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to lead and train other mechanics.
• Ability to complete apprenticeship training for the maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong and effective relationships.

Pay

Starting salary range: $25.87 - $30.04 per hour, depending on qualifications.