Fleet Mechanic

Department:
Fleet Services

FLSA 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?

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.

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
• 2:1 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 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. Incumbs... 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.

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.

Must possess a valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment;…