Medium-Heavy Duty Diesel Technician

Position: MEDIUM-HEAVY DUTY DIESEL TECHNICIAN
Salary: $28.17 - $32.40 Hourly
Location : Hobbs, NM
Job Type: Full Time Non Exempt
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Department: GENERAL SERVICES
Opening Date: 02/10/2026

Description

Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts. Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules.
Essential Duties

• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing components and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emissions, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with federal, state and city vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing and painting.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating service and repairs.
• Keeps shop and equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
This position is subject to the City of Hobbs' and the Federal Transportation Authorities Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes one or more of the following: pre-employment testing, post accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing and follow-up testing.

Education:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent required.
• Graduate of Diesel Technician program.
• May substitute Diesel Technician Program education with specialized training from Diesel/Heavy Equipment manufacture plus 2 years' experience.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of construction, disassembly, assembly, adjustment and maintenance of a wide variety of truck, maintenance and construction equipment.
• Knowledge of gas and diesel engines, drive train, brakes, suspension and steering, electrical/electrical equipment, HVAC systems, preventive maintenance, inspections, etc.
• Knowledge of computers, systems, and programs used in diesel service and repair.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic circuitry, cylinders and motors.
• Ability to perform and carry out an on-call schedule.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand, power and pneumatic tools to repair light to heavy-duty equipment. Ability to operate a hydraulic press and drill press.
• Ability to perform welding and metalworking projects on equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend schematics.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all City department personnel and general public.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Possess a valid New Mexico State issued driver's license with CDL Class A endorsement or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire.
• Must possess and maintain Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in Medium-Heavy truck certification, or currently certified through a reputable distributorship (i.e. Cummins, CAT, etc.) or ability to obtain an ASE certification within 18 months of hire. Certification must be kept current.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to smell, talk or hear, reach with hands and arms from a standing position. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, kneel and use hands and fingers to handle feel or operate objects, tools or…