Maintenance Technician - Garage

City of Santa Fe Springs; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Deferred Compensation

Voluntary Insurances

Job summary

City of Kingsville is seeking a skilled mechanic to inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical defects in motorized equipment including automobiles, trucks, tractors and a variety of equipment. You will use diagnostic tools to evaluate problems and perform repairs on motors, hydraulic and electrical systems, pumps and brakes.

The role includes assisting with parts ordering and keeping the shop area organized, with potential field work as needed.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years’ experience in automotive repair with knowledge and skills in the repair of light, medium and heavy equipment.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow written and verbal instructions; use good judgment to work safely.
• Acceptable Equivalency: Combination of education, training and/or experience providing an equivalent background to perform the essential duties

Responsibilities

• Evaluates mechanical problems in vehicles and equipment using diagnostic tools.
• Performs automotive and equipment repairs including general overhaul on motors, hydraulic and electrical systems, pumps and brakes.
• Assists with ordering parts and materials and maintains the shop area; performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Automotive repair

Diagnostics

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Brakes

Job description

Job Description

Inspects diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects in motorized equipment including automobiles trucks tractors and a variety of equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Description

Inspects diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects in motorized equipment including automobiles trucks tractors and a variety of equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

Evaluates mechanical problems in vehicles and equipment using diagnostic tools. Performs automotive and equipment repairs to include general overhaul on motors; hydraulic systems; electrical systems and pumps and brakes. Performs emergency repairs in the field as necessary. Assists with ordering parts; materials and equipment and assists in maintenance of shop area. Performs other duties as assigned.

Training; Experience and/or Other Requirements

Must be able to read; understand and follow written and verbal instructions; use good judgment to work safely and use equipment properly. Three (3) years’ experience in automotive repair with knowledge and skills in the repair of light; medium and heavy equipment. Acceptable Equivalency: Combination of education; training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the essential job duties

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds; push; pull and/or drag up to 150 pounds of equipment and/or materials; climbs; crawls; kneels; squats; stoops; stands; sits; and bends when driving or maintaining equipment; hear and see clearly when working around equipment or in traffic. Works outdoors in extreme temperatures and inclement weather with some exposure to dust; fumes; noise; mechanical; electrical; and chemical hazards while using proper safety precautions.

Additional Information

All City employees are required in the course and scope of their employment to provide services for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of Kingsville’s citizens. City employees must be able to work immediately before during and/or immediately after an emergency. All positions require the following:

• valid driver’s license
• satisfactory driving record
• proof of eligibility to legally work in the U.S.

The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination drug screen and background investigation.

Disclaimer

The information listed above reflects minimum standards and illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific job functions requirements or tasks does not exclude them from the job if the work is similar related or a logical extension of the work assigned.

Full-time Employee Classifications Receive The Following Benefits And Options

The City of Kingsville offers AWESOME BENEFITS for Full-Time Employees…

• Health Insurance - In-Network – 80% co-insurance after deductible, variable plans.
• Longevity - $ 5 monthly per completed year of service
• Vacation - 120 hrs. annually
• Sick Leave - 80 hrs. annually & Sick Leave Pool available after 1 year
• Flex Leave - 8 hrs. annually plus 4 hours added on birthday month
• Holidays - 16 days annually = 128 hours of paid leave!
• Retirement - TMRS City Matching 2;1 and TMRS Prior Service Credit
• Life Insurance = 1 year salary to maximum of 50K
• Deferred Compensation - Nationwide and Mission Square
• Voluntary Insurances with AFLAC, Ameritas and Dearborn National

To learn more details, please visit our benefit page.