Automotive Mechanic

City of Alhambra; Texas; On-site; USD 82,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city organization as an Automotive Mechanic, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of vehicles. This position offers a competitive salary with scheduled increases, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment. As part of a dedicated team, you'll utilize your skills in diagnostics, repair, and maintenance of automotive systems, ensuring the safety and efficiency of city operations. If you're passionate about mechanics and public service, this is the ideal opportunity to advance your career while making a positive impact in your community.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Salary increases over three years

Stable work environment

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in automotive repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of engine, fuel, ignition, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair various automotive systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and inspections on city vehicles.

Skills

Automotive Diagnostics

Repair of Automotive Systems

Preventive Maintenance

Welding

Use of Machine Shop Tools

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Automotive Standards of Excellence (ASE) Certification

Coursework in Auto Mechanics

Tools

Oxyacetylene Welding Equipment

Electric Welding Equipment

Machine Shop Tools

Job description

The top salary range for this position currently reaches $82,957.89, PLUS, an excellent benefits package! The position willreceivea 5.0% salary increase in July 2025, July 2026, and July 2027; bringing the top step salary to $96,034.18.

**THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS IS RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY.**

WORK SCHEDULE FOR THIS POSITION:

MONDAY - THURSDAY: 6:00AM - 4:30PM

Under general supervision of the senior mechanic, performs diagnosis, maintenance, repairs of various automotive systems on automobiles, trucks, street sweepers, graders, tractors and other power driven and mechanical equipment; proper record keeping of work tasks; conducts general cleanliness and organizing tasks in the shop, drives various pieces of City Equipment, vehicles and other duties as required.

Supervision received and exercised:
Supervision is provided by Fleet Manager or designee.

Essential job functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: (These functions may not be present in all positions in this classification. When a position is filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind work assignments as needed.)

Inspect motorized and mechanical equipment; perform preventive maintenance inspections, diagnose problems and determine the extent of repairs necessary; make adjustments, repairs, overhauls on diesel, gasoline and alternative fuel engines; manual and automatic transmissions and differentials; install new or rebuilt engines; adjust or replace components as needed; adjust pistons rings and bearings; fuel injection components, carburetors, fuel pumps, filters, fuel lines and gauges; rewire and reconditions electrical systems; test and repairs starters and magnetos; checks and recharge batteries and air conditioning systems; repair and replace other components such as alternators, distributors, relays, lights and switches ; hydraulic brake components, brake vacuum booster; radiators, water pumps and hoses; replace cooling fan assemblies; install axles; repair automotive equipment bodies/components; steam clean parts and equipment; use electric and oxyacetylene welding outfits and cutting torches to braze and weld; perform basic machine shop work; minor fabrication of construction and maintenance equipment; keep accurate records of time, materials, parts and work performed.

To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities, and enable the individual to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position. A typical combination is:

Education and/or Experience: High School Graduate or equivalent, plus major course work in auto mechanics, automotive diagnostics, rebuild and repair and/or machine shop and welding from a specialized trade school or college level course work is desirable. Automotive Standards of Excellence (ASE) Certification completed in one or more specific fields is desirable. Three years of automotive mechanic experience in the repair of automobiles and power driver equipment in a private or a public sector.

Knowledge of: Tools, equipment and procedures used in the adjustment, repair, and overhaul of motor equipment; engine, fuel, ignition, electrical, hydraulic and cooling system and their repair and adjustments; knowledge of operation and care of diesels, gasoline and alternative fuel engines, equipment chassis and parts; knowledge of basic safety and environmental issues needed to operate equipment properly and safely.

Ability to: Investigate and diagnose various vehicle operation problems; make appropriate mechanical repairs to a variety of city owned equipment; operate equipment and machine shop tools, such as lathes, drills, presses, grinders, reamers and brake lathers; operate oxyacetylene and electric welding equipment; read and understand vehicle manufacture manuals and schematics.

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required. Must obtain a California Class B driver's license within one year of appointment and must be able to maintain such license throughout City employment.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds or more; drive a wide variety of motor vehicles; operate machinery using arms and legs; bend in all directions; squeeze with arms and hands; and get from one location to another in the course of doing business.

Work Environment

Employee generally works in a shop environment, with some travel from site to site. Employee will be exposed to inclement weather conditions, noise, vibration, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, or potentially hazardous chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually high and the employee may be exposed to loud talking and frequent interruptions from telephones, City staff, and/or members of the public. The nature of the work also requires incumbents to drive motorized vehicles and work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions.

Note

The duties, skills, and demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applicants must complete an application online prior to the final filing date. Applications will be screened for qualifications, appropriate background, and only the most qualified will be invited to participate in the examination process. Successful candidates must achieve a minimum passing score in each of the test components. Applicants will be notified by e-mail as to the test date, time, and location. The examination process will include:

Written Examination (Qualifying - Pass/Fail)Oral Interview (100%)

Candidates will be required to pass a City administered pre-employment physical and may be required to pass a thorough background investigation and polygraph examination as part of the selection process. Candidates who do not pass will be disqualified and removed from the eligibility list.

ACCOMMODATION:
Applicants with legal disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days prior to the examination date.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of Alhambra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.