Fleet Services Mechanic Helper

Job Summary

The Mechanic Helper will assist mechanic in overhauling, rebuilding, replacing major and minor assemblies, and components. The incumbent follows the instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Perform routine vehicle and equipment preventive maintenance inspections, check and replace fluids, check and replace tires, lubricate moving parts, replace burned out lights, check and replace belts and hoses.

Operate the service truck to pick up auto parts, tow disabled vehicles, and perform minor roadside service repairs as required.

Road test vehicles and certify mechanical work to ensure they are in a safe running condition.

Maintain proper supplies and stock levels.

Prepare records of repair activities, requisition parts, and materials from fleet control.

Assure that the work area is clean and orderly manner.

Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Methods, tools, materials and procedures used in the maintenance, and repair of automotive and related equipment;
• Standard practice and equipment of the automotive mechanic trade;
• Preventive maintenance and inspection techniques used in automotive repair;
• Standard practices, methods, tools and equipment of the trade;
• Hazard and safety precautions of the trade (OSHA);
• Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.

Skills and Abilities:

• Use of tools and equipment used in automotive repair;
• Automotive repair;
• Operate automobile scanners and retrieve codes from vehicles;
• Diagnose defects in and repair general automotive equipment;
• Operate fueling, lubricating, tire changing and related service tools and equipment;
• Operate on-call truck to service vehicles in the field;
• Follow written and oral instructions;
• Perform all physical requirements of the position;
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public. Have ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.

Education, Certifications and Experience Required

Required: High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of verifiable experience in repairing, servicing automotive and heavy equipment; and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Preferred: High School Diploma or GED and current enrollment in an automotive repair class from an accredited trade/vocational school or equivalent.

AND Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License.

Special Requirements: This position will require the incumbent to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends.

Benefits

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe provides 22 days of Paid Time Off which increases with years of service and 15 paid Holidays per year. We offer a comprehensive healthcare benefit package that surpasses or rivals the biggest organizations in Tucson. We encourage you to stay healthy by providing an onsite Wellness Center. Additionally, the Tribe offers a 401(k) Plan with a generous match in which you're immediately vested along with a profit sharing plan after one year of employment. Sworn police and and fire employees are eligible to make Pre-Tax and After-Tax contributions to the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement Systems ("PSPRS").