Mechanic II

Job Description

Maintain and repair City vehicles and equipment; maintain and repair gasoline and diesel powered automotive, heavy and light construction, and other power-driven equipment and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility to include preventive maintenance and fueling of off-site heavy duty equipment.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essentialfunctions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Mustbe able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without areasonable accommodation.

• 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, masters cylinders, disc pads, machine drums and rotors and hydraulic and air brakes.

• May be required to fuel and lube various types of off-road equipment; maintain fuel receipts as required.

• May 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.

• May deliver and pickup City automobiles, heavy equipment and parts from outside repair vendors.

• May perform emergency road calls of disabled vehicles, diagnose operational problems and perform repairs as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
• 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.

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

High school diploma or GED; and

Two (2) years technical training in automotive maintenance and mechanical repair; and

Two (2) years experience in minor and major automotive maintenance and mechanical repair of a variety of vehicles and equipment.

A National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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.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.