Lead Fleet Mechanic – Diesel & Diagnostics

City of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of El Paso is seeking a skilled automotive/diesel mechanic to maintain and repair fleet vehicles including light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment. Under general supervision, you will diagnose, repair, and service engines, air conditioning, electrical and hydraulic systems; supervise crew if assigned; and ensure safety and documentation standards are met.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and 3 years journey-level experience; ASE certification within 6 months is preferred; a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or higher with 3 years journey-level automotive/diesel mechanic experience.
• Willingness to obtain ASE Certification within six months of appointment.
• Valid Texas Class C driver's license; CDL may be required for some positions.
• EPA certification for refrigerant recovery and recycling within 30 days of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, perform mechanical maintenance and repair of cars, trucks, coaches and other City vehicles and equipment.
• Repair, recondition and maintain a variety of diesel, gasoline or alternative fuel powered trucks, automobiles, buses and other City vehicles and equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose and repair vehicles and related systems such as air conditioning, fuel, electronic, electrical.
• Remove, inspect, install/reinstall/replace a variety of parts and items on automobiles, fire apparatus, heavy equipment and construction equipment, including transmissions, hydraulic systems, brakes/suspension and water pumps.
• Complete paperwork to request parts or supplies and to describe completed work.
• Interact with supervisors, contractors, employees and other departments to provide accurate information to inquiries, resolve problems and respond to inquiries.
• Perform complete diagnostic and repair of all engine components and vehicle systems using computerized testing equipment.
• Test and validate repairs and maintenance work.
• Perform regularly scheduled, emergency and/or preventative maintenance work.
• Rebuild diesel engines.
• Repair specialized equipment such as wheelchair lifts and fire suppression/gas detection systems.
• Determine compliance with established repair, maintenance standards, operations and expectations.
• Update and maintain files, records, logs and reports.
• Observe safe work practices at all times.
• Supervise fleet maintenance crew, if assigned.
• Involves: Assign, review and inspect completed work for conformance with standards.
• Guide task performance.
• Train and instruct new technicians in maintenance procedures and techniques, and guide them in more difficult or complex repairs.
• Complete employee performance appraisals.
• Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially.
• Promote observance of safe work practices at all times.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Automotive repair

Diesel engine repair

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnose and troubleshoot

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computerized diagnostic equipment

Job description

City of El Paso is seeking a skilled automotive/diesel mechanic to maintain and repair fleet vehicles including light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment. Under general supervision, you will diagnose, repair, and service engines, air conditioning, electrical and hydraulic systems; supervise crew if assigned; and ensure safety and documentation standards are met.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and 3 years journey-level experience; ASE certification within 6 months is preferred; a