Fleet Mechanic I — Keep City Vehicles Rolling

City of Pharr; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Retirement

Job summary

City of Pharr is seeking a Full-Time Mechanic I to maintain the city vehicle fleet and perform routine maintenance, tire work, and diagnostics. You will repair brakes, cooling, steering, and suspension systems, conduct minor tune-ups, and assist teammates while welding as needed.

The role emphasizes safety and reliability for community services. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of diesel engines, diesel-powered machinery, and electrical systems, plus formal automotive repair training.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction, design, repair, and adjustment of diesel motors and of the common types of construction equipment where such motors are used for power such as graders, rollers and bulldozers.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment needed for major and minor repairs of diesel motors and diesel-powered construction equipment.
• Knowledge of both light and heavy-duty electrical systems regarding their role in the proper functioning of engineering equipment.
• Knowledge of the principles of operation of diesel fueled and gasoline internal combustion engines.
• Skills in the process of general traffic control maintenance.
• Specialized technical training in automotive repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on City vehicles and tire repairs.
• Diagnose and repair brakes, cooling, steering and suspension systems.
• Conduct minor tune-ups and assist other mechanics when needed.
• Engage in welding tasks and repairs on trucks and equipment.
• Test equipment for defects and verify repairs before service.
• Work on small engines and other city equipment to expand skills.

Skills

Diesel motors knowledge

Diesel-powered equipment knowledge

Electrical systems (light/heavy-duty)

Internal combustion engines principles

General traffic control maintenance

Automotive repair training

Job description

City of Pharr is seeking a Full-Time Mechanic I to maintain the city vehicle fleet and perform routine maintenance, tire work, and diagnostics. You will repair brakes, cooling, steering, and suspension systems, conduct minor tune-ups, and assist teammates while welding as needed.

The role emphasizes safety and reliability for community services. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of diesel engines, diesel-powered machinery, and electrical systems, plus formal automotive repair training.