Fleet Mechanic

Department:

Fleet ServicesFLSA Status:

Nonexempt Hiring Salary:

Fleet Mechanic I- $21.36 - $25.63

Fleet Mechanic II- $22.22 - $26.66

Fleet Mechanic III- $23.80 - $27.73

Welcome, ‘ist das Leben schön!’ (Life is good!) At the City of New Braunfels, we seek out people ready to serve the community, plan for the future, and preserve our well-renowned natural beauty. Our five Core Values serve as a cornerstone of our work:
Integrity, Service, Visionary Leadership, Stewardship of Resources, and Cultural Heritage. Do our values speak to you?

What we’re looking for:

Under general supervision, performs maintenance, repairs and adjustments on vehicles, heavy equipment and other power-driven equipment and machinery, to include marine equipment and engines.

Benefits & Total Rewards:

Our City team members are our most valuable asset! We offer Total Rewards when you join our team.

Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance2:1 match on retirement contribution

Paid volunteer time off – 16 hours per year Vacation accrual starts at date of hire – up to 120 hours annually your first year

Get paid to stay – longevity pay on top of your regular pay after one full year Tuition reimbursement program

Bilingual pay offered

Keep learning – professional and personal development training available

The responsibilities you’ll be trusted with:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Inspects and diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems on City automobiles, trucks, and heavy equipment; determines extent of necessary repairs, and prioritizes work; uses technical manuals and computer equipment to diagnose and correct vehicle problems and faults.

Lubricates vehicles, trucks, and other equipment; changes, repairs, and balances tires; inspects, adjusts, and replaces belts and hoses.

Performs preventive maintenance inspections of vehicles, trucks and equipment and makes minor repairs and adjustments as assigned.

Maintains shop, yard, and equipment in clean and orderly condition; disposes of hazardous chemicals used in equipment servicing and maintenance, as directed.

Inspects, maintains, and repairs vehicles and heavy equipment in the repair shop and at job sites in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.

Diagnoses, repairs and overhauls heavy equipment engines, transmissions, power trains, braking, and steering.

Diagnoses and repairs component systems and sub-systems for electrical, fuel supply systems, hydraulic systems engine cooling systems and HVAC systems.

Reviews status of vehicles and equipment and recommends equipment replacement and major repair options; installs auxiliary and specialized equipment.

Performs arc and acetylene welding as required; fabricates metal parts and tools; builds and modifies metal components and performs body repair and other metal component repairs.

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.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or GED equivalent, AND one - three (1-3) year’s work experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and heavy equipment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or

Certifications:

Must possess a valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment; specific technical training, certifications or license endorsements may be required for some job assignments.

Required Knowledge of:

City organization, policies, and procedures.

Basic procedures of a vehicle preventive maintenance program.

Procedures for the proper handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals.

Gasoline and diesel engines,…