Lead Mechanic

City of San Luis; San Luis (AZ); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of San Luis is seeking a Lead Mechanic to oversee the maintenance and repair of municipal vehicles and heavy equipment. You will inspect, service, and prioritize repairs, lead a team of mechanics, and ensure safe, compliant operations in a busy fleet environment.

Responsibilities include diagnosing complex issues, supervising staff, maintaining records, and coordinating parts inventory, with an emphasis on safety and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and four years of journey-level automotive/heavy equipment mechanic work.
• Arizona Commercial Driver’s License Class B or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
• EPA Section 609 Certification and Forklift Certification.

Responsabilités

• Perform inspection, servicing, and maintenance of City vehicles and equipment.
• Lead and supervise mechanics; coordinate scheduling and workload.
• Diagnose, repair engines, transmissions, brakes, air conditioning, and related systems.
• Repair heavy equipment such as backhoes, skid steers, fire trucks, graders, forklifts, and sanitation trucks.
• Maintain maintenance records and service schedules using fleet management software.
• Order, receive, and store replacement parts.
• Ensure hazardous materials are handled, stored, and disposed of per safety requirements.
• Provide on-the-job training and develop staff.

Connaissances

Tool handling

Diagnostics

Maintenance & repair

Safety procedures

Parts ordering

Instructions

Monitoring operations

Computers

Communication

Formation

Diploma or GED

4 years journey-level experience

Outils

Fleet maintenance software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Description du poste

YOUR FUTURE BEGINS HERE! Join one of the fastest-growing cities in Arizona and the youngest in Yuma County!

Under limited supervision, the incumbent performs and coordinates mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment for the City of San Luis.

As a Lead Mechanic, you will:

• Perform inspection, servicing, and maintenance of vehicles and equipment;
• Obtain information from drivers and operators to determine condition of City vehicles and equipment;
• Establish maintenance/repair priorities and coordinate the scheduling of personnel and equipment;
• Conduct on-the-job training of employees, schedule work assignments, and review completed work;
• Perform automated diagnoses of vehicle/equipment malfunctions;
• Lead and participate in the mechanical and electrical repair/maintenance of diesel/gasoline vehicles and equipment;
• Repair and service engines, transmissions, brakes, air conditioning, etc.;
• Ensure heavy equipment is inspected and maintained, including proper fluid levels and lubrication.
• Repair heavy equipment such as backhoes, skid steers, fire trucks, graders, forklifts, and sanitation trucks;
• Operate hand and power tools and equipment;
• Resolve difficult or challenging maintenance/repair problems;
• Perform welding on City vehicles and equipment as required;
• Ensure hazardous materials are properly handled, used, stored, and disposed of in accordance with safety requirements.
• Maintain good working relationships with vendors and suppliers to support fleet maintenance and repairs.
• Order, receive, and store replacement parts for cars, trucks, and heavy equipment
• Maintain accurate vehicle and equipment maintenance records, repair histories, and service schedules using fleet management software.
• Supervise mechanics, promotes teamwork and employee development, ensure accountability for performance and conduct, and maintain a safe, respectful, and professional work environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Will possess the knowledge of:

• Engines, air conditioning systems, transmissions, hydraulics, tires, and related components;
• Service, maintenance, and repair of vehicles and equipment;
• Operation of tools and specialized equipment for vehicle/equipment maintenance and repair;
• Use and disposal of hazardous materials;
• Welding, fabrication and metal repairs;
• Leading and reviewing the work of others.
• Safety rules, regulations and occupational hazards in repair shop environments; including OSHA Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for use and storage of hazardous chemicals in the workplace.

Will possess skills in:

• Operating hand and power tools and specialized maintenance/repair equipment;
• Diagnosing vehicle/equipment malfunctions and performing required repairs/adjustments;
• Servicing, maintaining, and repairing vehicles and equipment;
• Following established safety procedures in the performance of duties;
• Determining required parts and supplies and ordering/maintaining parts inventories;
• Understanding and following verbal and written instructions;
• Monitoring operations, and identifying maintenance and safety issues;
• Basic computer knowledge to be able to utilize Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and Fleet Maintenance programs;
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Education, Training and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency AND
• Four (4) years full-time journey-level automotive and/or heavy equipment mechanic work.

Licenses and Certificates:

All required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment.

• Arizona Commercial Driver’s License Class B or the ability to obtain one within one year of employment
• The following Technical certifications:
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 609 Certification
• Forklift Certification

Special Requirements:

• Residency in the United States and within 25 miles from the City of San Luis.
• Supervisory experience
• Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification

Desired/Preferred:

• San Luis Residency
• Bilingual in Spanish

Physical Demands

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information, and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied individuals.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a shop environment and/or occasional field environment with some travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain.

Certain positions within the classification may require availability to work flexible schedule.

The City of San Luis is committed to Professional Growth and Career Development -

Current employees may be given preferred consideration if they meet the position's minimum requirements.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED