Lead Mechanic

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Under limited supervision, the incumbent performs and coordinates mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment for the City of San Luis.

• Perform inspection, servicing, and maintenance of vehicles and equipment;
• Obtain information from drivers and operators to determine condition of City vehicles and equipment;
• Establish maintenance/repair priorities and coordinate the scheduling of personnel and equipment;
• Conduct on-the-job training of employees, schedule work assignments, and review completed work;
• Perform automated diagnoses of vehicle/equipment malfunctions;
• Lead and participate in the mechanical and electrical repair/maintenance of diesel/gasoline vehicles and equipment;
• Repair and service engines, transmissions, brakes, air conditioning, etc.;
• Ensure heavy equipment is inspected and maintained, including proper fluid levels and lubrication.
• Repair heavy equipment such as backhoes, skid steers, fire trucks, graders, forklifts, and sanitation trucks;
• Operate hand and power tools and equipment;
• Resolve difficult or challenging maintenance/repair problems;
• Perform welding on City vehicles and equipment as required;
• Ensure hazardous materials are properly handled, used, stored, and disposed of in accordance with safety requirements.
• Maintain good working relationships with vendors and suppliers to support fleet maintenance and repairs.
• Order, receive, and store replacement parts for cars, trucks, and heavy equipment
• Maintain accurate vehicle and equipment maintenance records, repair histories, and service schedules using fleet management software.
• Supervise mechanics, promotes teamwork and employee development, ensure accountability for performance and conduct, and maintain a safe, respectful, and professional work environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Engines, air conditioning systems, transmissions, hydraulics, tires, and related components;
• Service, maintenance, and repair of vehicles and equipment;
• Operation of tools and specialized equipment for vehicle/equipment maintenance and repair;
• Use and disposal of hazardous materials;
• Welding, fabrication and metal repairs;
• Leading and reviewing the work of others.
• Safety rules, regulations and occupational hazards in repair shop environments; including OSHA Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for use and storage of hazardous chemicals in the workplace.

• Operating hand and power tools and specialized maintenance/repair equipment;
• Diagnosing vehicle/equipment malfunctions and performing required repairs/adjustments;
• Servicing, maintaining, and repairing vehicles and equipment;
• Following established safety procedures in the performance of duties;
• Determining required parts and supplies and ordering/maintaining parts inventories;
• Understanding and following verbal and written instructions;
• Monitoring operations, and identifying maintenance and safety issues;
• Basic computer knowledge to be able to utilize Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and Fleet Maintenance programs;
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency AND
• Four (4) years full-time journey-level automotive and/or heavy equipment mechanic work.

All required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment.

• Arizona Commercial Driver’s License Class B or the ability to obtain one within one year of employment
• The following Technical certifications:
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 609 Certification
• Forklift Certification

• Residency in the…