Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Job Title

Performs skilled duties of mechanic; plans, organizes, executes assignments pertaining to maintenance and repair of City equipment; performs related work as required.

Performs skilled duties of mechanic; plans, organizes, executes assignments pertaining to maintenance and repair of City equipment; performs related work as required.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Maintenance Superintendent. None.

1. Tests and diagnoses problem areas on vehicles and equipment owned by the City and operated by City personnel.
2. Performs duties of auto mechanic as needed.
3. Maintains records on equipment serviced by the Maintenance Department.
4. Insures compliance with City maintenance policy and reports violations to Maintenance Superintendent.
5. Performs welding and fabrication as required.
6. Must work in a safety conscious manner.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
8. Attendance is an essential function of the job. 9. Exhibits the City of Harker Heights' Core Values.

Required Education, Degrees, Certificates and/or Licenses:
High school diploma or GED; at least three (3) years of previous job-related experience is required. Must be able to obtain Texas CDL within six (6) months from date of hire. Driving record must be such that employee is insurable to drive City vehicles. Mental Requirements:
Requires constant alertness to recognize varying facts, conditions, and situations which are normally not obvious nor easily recognized. Requires mental application and attention to details and actions requiring care and concentration. Requires analysis of causes and effects of many factors or variables involved in the job. Required initiative and ingenuity in presenting involved procedures and standards. Must exercise independent judgment with complicated choices of action in reaching conclusions and making decisions from facts, conditions, and/or situations that are not an obvious choice.

Working Conditions and Hazards:
Physical working conditions are such that hazards to include, but not limited to, burns, cuts, or sprains may be encountered despite safety measures taken and health precautions. Physical surroundings and working conditions generally involve element conditions. The worker encounters extreme or continuous exposure to or contact with dirt, dust, fumes, water, poor lighting, noise, and temperature changes. Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above required knowledges, skills, and abilities is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

The City of Harker Heights offers a variety of competitive benefit packages for regular full-time employees which include:
Health Insurance – Scott & White Health Plan & Prescription, Superior Vision, and United Healthcare Dental. (100% paid by City for employee – spouse and dependent coverage premiums paid by employee) Health Savings Account (HSA) – Available with the High Deductible Health Plan option Paid Vacation Sick Time Holidays (13 paid holidays per year) Member Texas Municipal Retirement System (Contribution rate of 7% - City Matching 2 to
1) 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (Participation Voluntary) Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Supplemental Insurance Plan Long Term Disability (Provided by the City) Group Life (Provided by the City) Longevity pay Incentives Certification Pay (Fire Department, Parks & Recreation, Police Department, and Public Works)