GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, maintains, repairs, and adjusts City vehicles, equipment, and machinery in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs preventive maintenance on City vehicles to maximize the effective life cycle of equipment.
- Diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems on vehicles and equipment; performs maintenance and repairs within the scope of authority and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
- Performs all phases of basic automotive maintenance, including tune-ups, troubleshooting and repairs, tire repairs, electrical diagnostics, brake work, engine diagnostics, hydraulics, and lubrication.
- Diagnoses and repairs vehicle component systems, engines, transmissions, power trains, braking systems, and steering systems; uses technical manuals and computer equipment to diagnose and correct vehicle problems.
- Repairs electrical, fuel supply, brake, air conditioning, and engine cooling systems; performs emergency repairs in the field as required; installs auxiliary and specialized equipment; and verifies equipment meets safety standards before returning it to fleet operations.
- Performs mandated annual safety inspections for City vehicles.
- Performs welding tasks, including fabricating and repairing metal parts and components.
- Orders parts as needed and maintains the shop, yard, and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
- Maintains work orders, records, and logs of services performed and general vehicle information.
- Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.
- Participates in continuing education and certification opportunities.
- Provides training and assistance to Fleet Services employees.
- May assume supervisory duties in the absence of the Supervisor, based on mechanic level and the availability of higher-level mechanics.
- Completes additional training as required for the assigned mechanic level.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Regular and timely attendance is required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent, along with the required vehicle maintenance experience for the assigned level, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Mechanic Level Required Vehicle Maintenance ExperienceASE Certification RequirementsAdditional TrainingMechanic II2 yearsMinimum of 2 ASE certifications within 12 months of employment Training above Mechanic I requirementsMechanic III4 yearsMinimum of 5 ASE certifications within 18 months of employmentTraining above Mechanic II requirementsMechanic IV6 yearsMinimum of 9 ASE certifications within 18 months of employmentTraining above Mechanic III requirements
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisory responsibilities are progressive and depend on the mechanic level:
- Mechanic II: May assume supervisory duties in the absence of the Supervisor, Mechanic III, and Mechanic IV.
- Mechanic III: May assume supervisory duties in the absence of the Supervisor and Mechanic IV.
- Mechanic IV: May assume supervisory duties in the absence of the Supervisor.
Required Licenses or Certifications
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver License. A Class A or B Commercial Driver License (CDL) may be required. If a Class A or B CDL is obtained, held, and utilized during employment, the employee will be subject to applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines and regulations.
- Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
- Must obtain the minimum number of ASE certifications required for the assigned mechanic level within the specified timeframe.
Required Knowledge of
- Federal and state traffic and safety regulations.
- Methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles.
- City safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
- Safety practices in a workshop environment.
Required Skill in
- Safely and effectively repairing and maintaining vehicles according to City standards.
- Organizational techniques for physical inventories and work scheduling.
- Inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical, brake, fuel, and electrical problems in gasoline and diesel vehicles.
- Reading and interpreting technical manuals and specifications.
- Safely using power and hand tools, chemicals, lubricants, and cleaning compounds.
- Closely following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
- Understanding and adhering to City policies, procedures, and safety rules.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Must have personal tools sufficient to perform daily repairs and duties.
- Work is performed in repair and maintenance facilities.
- Moderate physical demands; strength sufficient to lift and move items weighing up to 79 pounds.
- May be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment.
- Requires vision capacity to perform fine calibrations and differentiate between colored wires.
Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.