Mechanic

City of West University Place; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of West University Place seeks a mechanic to perform advanced maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, customer interaction, and maintaining operational logs. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of relevant experience, along with necessary certifications.

Qualifications

• 3 years of increasingly responsible experience as a mechanic.
• Must acquire required certifications based on assignment.
• Background check and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Perform journey-level maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Provide customer service and coordination with various departments.
• Maintain records and submit reports according to policy.

Skills

Diagnosing issues

Operating machinery

Recordkeeping

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tools and equipment related to maintenance

Job description

CLASS SUMMARY: Incumbents perform journey level maintenance, repair, and/or operational activities in assigned area of responsibility. Typical duties may include troubleshooting problems; providing customer service; operating and maintaining complex vehicles and/or equipment; performing vehicle and/or equipment repairs; and, troubleshooting complex maintenance and operational problems.

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

1.	Performs journey-level maintenance and repair; work may involve diagnosing and troubleshooting complex maintenance and operational-related problems related to vehicles and equipment.
2.	Inspects, operates, and maintains complex vehicles, tools, and equipment, including hand and power tools, gauges, volt meters, radiators, safety devices, converters, compressors, pumps, jet trucks, and/or bull dozers.
3.	Performing and coordinating journey-level fleet maintenance and repair activities; work may involve maintaining service logs and records, and diagnosing complex fleet maintenance-related issues.
4.	Provides customer service and coordinates with the public, vendors, and other internal/external departments or agencies to provide assistance and information regarding schedules and ongoing operations, respond to work orders and customer/departmental requests, and facilitate complex maintenance activities and other departmental operations.
5.	Prepares, maintains, updates, and/or submits reports, logs, service and other records, and other documentation; and maintains and/or updates applicable databases, records management software and other online systems and software, to ensure accurate and timely documentation, and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
6.	Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED and 3 years of increasingly responsible experience as a mechanic; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: Depending on assignment, may require: -Class B CDL -Auto Maintenance and Light Repair Certification -Brake Repair Certification

KNOWLEDGE: Work prioritization and evaluation principles; Applicable tools and equipment related to assigned area of operation; Applicable principles, policies, and procedures related to the journey-level performance in the assigned area of responsibility; Occupational hazards and safe work methods; Inventory principles; Recordkeeping principles; Applicable Federal, State ,and City laws and regulations.

SKILLS: Performing journey-level maintenance and operational activities in assigned area of responsibility; Operating applicable tools, equipment, and machinery; Diagnosing and troubleshooting issues related to, assigned area of responsibility; Preparing and maintaining a variety of maintenance and operational records; Prioritizing and evaluating work; Reading and comprehending manuals, specifications, drawings, and blueprints; Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Positions in this class typically require: climbing, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be exposed to hazardous physical conditions, such as, mechanical parts, electrical currents, and vibrations; atmospheric conditions, such as fumes, odors, gases, and poor ventilation; extreme temperatures; inadequate lighting; work space-related movement restrictions; and intense noise.

In order to be hired, applicants will need to pass a background check, a drug screen, physical exam, and a reference check.