Mechanic - Fire & Rescue

County of San Juan (NM); New Mexico; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowance

Boot voucher

Uniforms provided

ASE stipend

Job summary

County of San Juan (NM) seeks a skilled vehicle and heavy equipment technician to diagnose and repair department vehicles and mobile equipment in the shop or in the field. The role requires following specifications and safety standards for reliable operation.

The position offers a four 10-hour day schedule with rotating on-call duties. Benefits include tool allowance, boot voucher, uniforms, and an ASE certification stipend, with a requirement of a high school diploma/GED and 3 years’

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• ASE Certification required; EV Technician certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair department vehicles and mobile/stationary equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on engines, motors and related equipment.
• Use measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers) to inspect parts and determine wear.
• Dismantle defective parts using hoists, cranes and hand tools; replace parts as needed.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment and comply with procedures.

Skills

Vehicle repair

Heavy equipment

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics

Education

ASE Certification

Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, diagnoses and repairs department vehicles and mobile and stationary powered equipment in the shop and in the field; ensures repairs comply with specifications and provide for safe operation.

Work Schedule and Benefits

This position works a standard schedule of four (4) ten-hour days per week, with participation in a rotating on-call assignment to ensure coverage of departmental needs.

Employees in this role are also provided with:

• Tool allowance to support the purchase and upkeep of necessary equipment.
• Yearly boot voucher to ensure safety and comfort on the job.
• County-supplied uniforms/outfit for daily use.
• ASE certification stipend recognizing and rewarding professional achievement.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and three (3) years’ experience repairing vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• Must be ASE Certified. May be waived depending upon the level of experience.
• Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification, preferred.
• Valid State of New Mexico Class E driver’s license or able to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

• Work is performed primarily in an outdoor or shop environment; may be required to lift and carry items more than 50 pounds.
• May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, fumes and airborne particles and extreme weather conditions. Noise level is usually loud.
• Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays.
• Utilize, process, and navigate the County’s electronic ERP system as necessary and appropriate based on the needs and requirements of this position.
• May respond to Fire and other emergency scenes to support operations.

The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Ensures operation of vehicles and equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors and related equipment by following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and electronic testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes and hand and power tools; examining form and substance parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and equipment by using hand tools.
• Controls downtime by performing routine preventive maintenance.
• Ensures that equipment, parts and supplies inventories are maintained by determining proper inventory level; anticipates needed parts, equipment and supplies.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.