MECHANIC - ARTESIA - STARTING PAY: $25.58 - $28.23 PER HOUR DOE

Eddy County, New Mexico; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Eddy County, New Mexico is seeking a skilled Mechanic to join the Artesia maintenance crew. The role includes inspection, maintenance and repair of equipment across multiple county departments and field sites.

Candidates should have at least two years of experience with light to heavy equipment, read gauges and manuals, and perform documentation of inspections, parts acquisition, and safe operations. Overtime and irregular hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in maintenance of light to heavy equipment.
• Ability to read gauges, manuals, blueprints and schematics.
• Capable of documenting inspections and repairs performed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect and repair equipment for multiple county departments.
• Document inspections, repairs and equipment records.
• Procure parts, tools and materials to perform tasks.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area and fabricate tools as needed.
• Complete daily activity reports; work in shop or field environments.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Diesel engines

Gasoline engines

Gauge reading

Blueprints

Experience 2 yrs

Tools

Maintenance manuals

Job description

Career Opportunities with Eddy County, New Mexico

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

MECHANIC - ARTESIA - STARTING PAY: $25.58 - $28.23 PER HOUR DOE

Employee will become an integral member of the maintenance crew working under the direction of the Maintenance Shop Foreman. Employee will be responsible for maintaining and promoting professionalism; and for inspection, maintenance and repair of all equipment utilized by the Eddy County Road Department, Vector Control, Sign Department, and Environmental Services Department. Must have minimum two years’ experience in the service and maintenance of light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment, both gasoline and diesel. Must be able to read accurately all gauges on tools and equipment and make correct judgments in the operation of equipment. Must be able to read and understand maintenance manuals, publications, work orders, blueprints, and schematics. Responsible for the documentation of inspections and repairs performed. Responsible for the acquisition of the necessary parts, equipment, and tools to perform assigned tasks. Responsible for the maintenance of a safe and clean work area. Responsible for the fabrication of various tools, equipment, parts, and materials. Responsible for the continuing knowledge of maintenance and repair procedures, and the safe operation of all tools and equipment. Responsible for daily activity reports and equipment records. Must have the ability to perform all duties in an individual or crew environment, in the shop or field. Employee may be required to work irregular hours, overtime, attend job-related meetings, in and out of state, and perform other duties as assigned.