Entry-Level Mechanic Assistant — Auto & Heavy Equipment

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

Job summary

The City of Albuquerque is seeking an automotive technician to perform and assist in minor mechanical repairs on a range of gasoline and diesel vehicles and equipment.

You will diagnose mechanical problems, replace worn parts, and support senior mechanics in disassembly and assembly tasks. The role includes tire service, safety inspections, and operation of shop machinery such as lathes, grinders, and presses.

Qualifications

• High school or GED with 30 credit hours of vocational mechanical repair training.
• One year of experience in mechanical repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or assist in performing minor mechanical repairs and adjustments on gasoline and diesel automobiles, heavy equipment and other mechanical equipment.
• Assist higher level mechanics on large complex mechanical repair work.
• Respond to service calls; replace batteries, belts, starters, generators, and other accessories.
• Analyze failures in mechanical equipment; determine problems and causes; recommend solutions.
• Repair defects; maintain/repair air conditioning equipment as required.
• Change and repair tires; perform safety inspections and report needs.

Education

High school or GED with vocational mechanical repair training; 1 year mechanical repair experience

Tools

Shop machinery: lathes, grinders, presses

Job description

The City of Albuquerque is seeking an automotive technician to perform and assist in minor mechanical repairs on a range of gasoline and diesel vehicles and equipment.

You will diagnose mechanical problems, replace worn parts, and support senior mechanics in disassembly and assembly tasks. The role includes tire service, safety inspections, and operation of shop machinery such as lathes, grinders, and presses.