Mechanic I

Position Summary

Perform maintenance and repair services on City vehicles and equipment; inspect, diagnose and locate mechanical difficulties; diagnose, maintain and repair electrical systems components; weld, fabricate and assemble parts and equipment; perform safety inspections on all City vehicles and ensure repair has been completed before vehicle is released from garage.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential and Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable
accommodation.

• Perform maintenance and repair duties on City vehicles and equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose and locate mechanical difficulties on City automobiles, transit buses and vans, trucks, and a variety of gasoline and diesel powered maintenance and construction equipment.
• Diagnose, maintain and repair electrical systems components, ignition systems, computers, alternators, high voltage power generators, starters and batteries.
• Diagnose, maintain, repair and recondition hydraulic systems; diagnose and repair front and rear drive axles, drive train components, belts, gears and chain drives.
• Replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and related parts and equipment.
• Tune up engines by replacing ignition parts and reconditioning and adjusting carburetors, throttle body and port fuel injection systems and propane fuel systems; repair and maintain emission control and alternative fuel systems.
• Repair and replace components including generators, distributors, relays, lights, switches, and high voltage light systems; repair, adjust and replace brake systems including wheel cylinders, masters cylinders, disc pads, machine drums and rotors, hydraulic and air brakes.
• Weld, fabricate and assemble parts and equipment for City automotive and heavy equipment; fabricate and modify tools and recycling containers as needed.
• Perform safety inspections on all City vehicles and ensure repair has been completed before vehicle is released from garage.
• Maintain accurate records and logs of equipment repairs completed.
• May be required to deliver and pick-ups City automobiles, buses and heavy equipment from outside repair vendors.
• Perform emergency road calls of disabled vehicles, diagnose operational problems and perform repairs and needed.
• May perform maintenance and repair work and adjustments such as front end alignments, spring replacement, drums, brakes and tire service to gasoline and diesel powered automotive and heavy equipment.
• May maintain inventory of tires, tubes and wheels; ensure adequate stock levels and security of inventory; enter new tires into computer inventory program; write quotes and order tires.
• May conduct periodic inspection of tires; identify, repair and report tires in need of recapping or replacement; maintain accurate records and logs of repairs completed.
• Oversee the work of tire repair support staff; perform safety inspections on City Vehicles and ensure repair has been completed.

• Clean shop and properly dispose of discarded mechanical parts and materials.
• Respond to field emergencies as needed.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

High school diploma or GED; and
Two (2) years technical training in automotive maintenance and mechanical repair; and
To include one (1) year experience in minor and major automotive maintenance and mechanical repair on a variety of vehicles and equipment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Possession of an AC recovery, CNG fuel and/or brake repair certification preferred.

Working Conditions

Environmental:
Shop, and field environment, right of ways and interstate highway work zones; exposure to dust, grease, noise and fumes; computer screens, may work in confined spaces; exposure to inclement weather.

Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, bending or crouching for prolonged periods of time; moderate to heavy lifting; and operating motorized equipment and vehicles.