Maintenance Technician V; Fleet Mechanic

Duties: This position performs various types of mechanical repairs to all City-owned vehicles and equipment, such as major brake repairs, engine overhauls, transmission overhauls, tune-ups, and any repairs necessary to keep vehicles and equipment safe and in good working conditions. Make major and minor repairs on all City-owned gasoline, CNG, and diesel-powered equipment and vehicles, including garbage trucks, fire trucks, backhoes, mowers, generators, lift pump engines, etc.

Inspect and diagnose problems/malfunctions on City vehicles and equipment. Plan work procedures for each project and determine parts needed. Complete and enter work orders into the computer. Coordinate work with team members. Maintain tools and keep equipment clean and in proper repair. Diagnose electrical wiring issues and install emergency equipment (light bars, strobe lights, sirens) on Police, Fire, and City vehicles.

Keep work area clean. Attend schools and workshops for further education. Maintain necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements without interruption. Work the assigned schedule and comply with City policies. Perform any other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

One-year certificate from college or technical school; two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent education and experience. Valid Texas Driver's License. Must have own tools.
PREFERRED: ASE certifications in Engine Repair, Electronics, and at least one additional ASE certification; or equivalent. Fire Fighting apparatus experience. Valid Texas Class "B" Driver's License.

The City of Pasadena offers
very generous benefits to all full-time employees
. For example:

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
• The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over age 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
• The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• Contribute a portion of your salary each pay period towards retirement, with the City matching 200%. For example, if you contribute $100, the City contributes $200.
• Civilian employees accrue vacation at the following rates:
  • Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year.
  • 6 to less than 11 years - three weeks
  • 11 to less than 21 years - four weeks