Master Mechanic

Job Title:

Master Mechanic
Department:
Fleet & Facilities

Location:

2400 BROADWAY SE
Pay:
Probationary hourly rate of $30.02;
Union hourly rate of $30.63
Close Date:
July 22, 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy a strong focus on work‑life balance, flexibility, learning, and belonging. The County offers benefits such as generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex‑work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

• Performs general service functions: oil changes, greasing, lubrication; repairs, replacements, rotations and balancing of tires; replacement of batteries and drive belts on county vehicles, trucks, equipment, and fire apparatus.
• Responds to vehicle and equipment service calls from county fleet operators, including fire personnel and heavy equipment operators.
• Performs preventive maintenance such as transmission, power steering and coolant flushes.
• Checks brake systems and repairs windshields.
• Documents all work assignments.
• Conducts vehicle inspections, diagnoses, repairs, and replaces vehicle components such as bulbs, emergency lighting, batteries, headlights, and equipment cutting blades.
• Delivers fuel to County equipment at authorized job sites.
• Performs cosmetic repairs such as bumper strengthening and vehicle decal installations, replacements and removals.
• Diagnoses, services, and repairs drive train and hydraulic systems, including repair of hydraulic cylinders, repacking of seals and other hydraulic work.
• Analyzes automotive electrical circuits for various defects.
• Analyzes, tests, services, repairs, and replaces complete heating and air‑conditioning systems.
• Inspects, services, repairs, and replaces complete front and rear‑end suspensions.
• Services, repairs, and replaces complete brake systems and performs major engine tune‑ups.
• Inspects, services, diagnoses, repairs, and replaces complete exhaust, fuel injection, and carburetor systems.
• Conducts in‑depth emissions system diagnosis and repairs.
• Diagnoses, repairs, and replaces major components such as water pumps, fire pumps, starters, alternators, and generators.
• Performs complete engine repair or replacement.
• Performs in and out of frame overhauls.
• Diagnoses, adjusts, repairs, and replaces complete fuel management systems.
• Diagnoses, repairs, and replaces complete transmission systems and components.
• Fabricates, welds, and repairs a variety of equipment and devices.
• Performs services and repairs of emergency vehicles: fire apparatus and/or ambulances.
• Performs emissions testing by voluntary status.
• Performs other job‑related duties as required or assigned and assists all other levels of mechanics as required.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five (5) years of mechanic experience, which may include one (1) year vocational training in the automotive field obtained from a post‑secondary institution of either a Master ASE Mechanic Certification in Automotive (A Series) or a Master ASE Mechanic Certification in Medium/Heavy Truck (T Series).
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.

• Successful completion of a post‑offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
• Completion of all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance throughout employment.
• Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.
• Keep work area clean and safe in accordance with OSHA requirements.
• May volunteer to obtain and maintain Air Care Emission Testing Certifications.
• Must retain current Master Series ASE Certification while employed. Incumbent must obtain a Master ASE Mechanic Certification in Automotive (A Series) or Medium/Heavy Truck (T Series) within nine (9) months of hire or following a job change; failure to obtain the required certification will lead to termination.

Duties may be performed indoors or outdoors. Indoors, work is performed in a temperature‑controlled environment on a cement surface that…