Mechanic II

Position Summary

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.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable 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, drivetrain 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, master cylinders, disc pads, drum brakes 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.

• 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.

High school diploma or GED;
Two (2) years technical training in automotive maintenance and mechanical repair;
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.

• 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.

Shop environment; exposure to dust, grease, noise and fumes; work in confined spaces.

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.