Equipment Mechanic B28 (CIP Park Construction)

City of Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Albuquerque is seeking a skilled Equipment Mechanic to inspect, repair and maintain a range of small to medium powered equipment, and to manage warehouse supply tasks for field crews. This position emphasizes preventive maintenance, accurate record keeping and cost-conscious repairs.

Responsibilities include testing engines, servicing oil, fuel and cooling systems, ordering parts, and ensuring safe, reliable operation of municipal equipment and vehicles for daily field work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 30 vocational credits and 2 years of equipment repair experience.
• Possession of a valid NM driver’s license or ability to obtain by hire date.
• Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair gasoline and diesel engines and power equipment; maintain maintenance records.
• Provide warehouse supplies to field crews and track stock levels.
• Submit monthly maintenance reports for vehicles, equipment, warehouse and supplies.
• Ensure proper repairs and cost alignment with price structures.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment maintenance records for cost analysis and budgeting.
• Order, receive and verify stock shipments; replace faulty parts.
• Weld, fabricate and assemble parts and tools; perform precision repairs.
• Repair braking systems and diagnose electrical/charging systems.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Small engine repair

Record keeping

Inventory control

Safety practices

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED + 30 vocational credits

Job description

Position Summary

Inspect vehicles and make minor repairs to small and medium powered equipment; provide warehouse supplies to fields crews; maintain warehouse supply records and perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

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

• Perform maintenance and repair duties involving gasoline and diesel engines, small and medium power equipment including compactors, paving breakers, compressors, pneumatic tools and power saws and other power driven equipment; keep records on the status of all equipment.
• Provide a supply service for field crews; work with field supervisors in issuing supplies needed to complete daily work.
• Submit monthly maintenance reports to assigned supervisory or management staff for vehicles, equipment, warehouse and purchased supplies.
• Ensure that all vehicles and equipment receive necessary and proper repairs; ensure that all costs are proper and conform to normal price rate structures.
• Ensure that vehicles are properly filled with oil, gasoline and water in preparation for daily usage by field crews and supervisors.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment maintenance records for control, cost analysis and budget purposes; initiate and maintain a record system to include cost of material, invoices and warehouse purchase requisitions.
• Implement and maintain an overall inspection system for the proper maintenance of assigned vehicles and/or equipment.
• May order, receive and verify shipments of stock items.
• Replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearing, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms and related parts and equipment.
• May tune up engines by replacing ignition parts and reconditioning and adjusting carburetors, throttle body and fuel injection systems and propane fuel systems; repair and maintain emission control and alternative fuel systems.
• May 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, disk pads, machine drums and rotors, hydraulic and air brakes; diagnose and repair electrical and charging systems of Hybrid mowers/equipment.
• Weld, fabricate and assemble parts and equipment; fabricate and modify tools as needed.
• May grind cutting units and adjust accordingly to manufacturer's specification to include rotary and reel type mowers.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

• May direct the work of lower level equipment mechanic staff.
• 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 supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours of vocational training in mechanical equipment or repair; and Two (2) years of experience performing minor and major equipment repair.

Additional Requirements

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• Operations, services and activities of a full service equipment maintenance and repair program
• Operational characteristics of various equipment and tools used in the overhaul, repair and adjustment of gas and diesel powered equipment
• Procedures of preventive maintenance related to automotive, heavy and light construction equipment
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of work assigned
• Operations, services and activities of a full service warehouse
• Principles and procedures of record keeping
• Principles and business letter writing and basic report preparation
• Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations
• Principles and practices of inventory control
• Principles and procedures of record keeping

Preferred Skills and Ability

• Independently perform the most difficult equipment mechanic work
• Operate a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Accurately determine mechanical repair needs and estimate the cost and time of repairs
• Maintain a variety of shop and repair records
• Maintain and distribute warehouse supplies according to established guidelines
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Working Conditions

Environmental

Shop environment; exposure to dust, grease, noise and fumes; work in confined spaces.

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.