Assistant Mechanic – Auto & Heavy Equipment

Transit; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Transit in Albuquerque seeks a skilled automotive technician to perform and assist in minor repairs and adjustments on gasoline, diesel vehicles, heavy equipment and related machinery. You will diagnose mechanical difficulties, repair defects, and support tire changes and safety inspections.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with vocational training, 1 year of experience in mechanical repair, and a valid NM license with COP, CDL-B with Passenger endorsement and AC/CNG

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 30 credit hours of vocational training in mechanical repair.
• 1 year of experience in mechanical repair.
• Valid New Mexico driver’s license or ability to obtain by date of hire.
• COP within 6 months from date of hire.
• CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement within 6 months from date of hire.
• AC recovery and CNG fuel endorsements within 6 months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or assist in minor mechanical repairs and adjustments on gasoline and diesel vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Assist higher level mechanics on large repair work and disassembly/assembly tasks.
• Respond to service calls and replace batteries, belts, starters, generators and other accessories as needed.
• Analyze failures, determine causes and suggest solutions.
• Repair mechanical defects and maintain air conditioning systems as required.
• Change and repair tires and perform safety inspections on vehicles.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Diagnostics

Safety inspections

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED with 30 credit hours vocational training in mechanical repair

Tools

CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement

AC recovery endorsement

CNG fuel endorsement

COP (City Operator's Permit)

Job description

Transit in Albuquerque seeks a skilled automotive technician to perform and assist in minor repairs and adjustments on gasoline, diesel vehicles, heavy equipment and related machinery. You will diagnose mechanical difficulties, repair defects, and support tire changes and safety inspections.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with vocational training, 1 year of experience in mechanical repair, and a valid NM license with COP, CDL-B with Passenger endorsement and AC/CNG