Mechanic; Part Time

Job Description

The Part-Time Mechanic reports directly to the Chief Mechanic and will work 20 hours per week. Duties include the maintenance and repair of various vehicles and equipment; clean and maintain shop, wash vehicles, pickup parts and vehicles from different locations, assist mechanics as needed and all other duties assigned.

• Pickup parts and vehicles from various locations;
• Repair/replace worn, broken or malfunctioning parts;
• Service vehicles and equipment as needed;
• Prepares vehicles for State Inspections;
• Repair/replace flat tires;
• Wash and clean City vehicles;
• Cleans and maintains shop area;
• Utilizes proper safety precautions and procedures related to work performed;
• Performs other duties and fulfills responsibilities as required by the Chief Mechanic and Director of Public Works.

The City expects all employees to be customer-service oriented and to work cooperatively and pleasantly with other City employees and with the general public.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational school or Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification is preferred.

• Must have a valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

• Knowledge of the modern methods used in repairing, maintaining, and adjusting vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of the operation of tools and equipment commonly used in vehicle and equipment repair.
• Knowledge of safety standards and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Good customer service skills.
• The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

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 regularly required to drive large and small mechanical equipment and vehicles, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, climb, twist, reach, push and pull; and the employee may be required to lift, carry and/or move objects weighing 10-25 lbs. frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working conditions vary from inside to outside with occasional exposure to temperature variations.

The employee has frequent contact with City employees and citizens; is required to interact with employees at other agencies and organizations; and must remain calm and professional in tense, emotionally charged, and stressful situations. The employee may face difficult and stressful situations; and may be required to work under time pressures to meet deadlines, to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, to change tasks frequently, to perform tedious and exacting work, and to work closely with others as part of a team.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

This is a part-time position working approximately 20 hours per week. The work schedule is subject to change depending on the needs of the department and the City. Overtime is required upon demand.

An employee in this position is required to drive a vehicle to complete daily work assignments, attend various meetings, functions, and events. May be required to travel out of town to represent the City at meetings and conferences and for training.

If a conditional offer of employment is received, employment is contingent upon receiving acceptable results from the required pre-employment physical exam, physical performance evaluation based on the physical demands of the job, drug and alcohol testing, and background inquiries.

The City of Universal City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.