Mechanic II

City of Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Albuquerque is seeking a skilled mechanic to maintain and repair a variety of vehicles and equipment. This role involves performing technical tasks related to automotive maintenance, ensuring safety compliance, and working independently. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, technical training, and relevant experience in automotive repairs.

Qualifications

• Two years technical training in automotive maintenance and mechanical repair.
• Two years experience in minor and major automotive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair City vehicles and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and fueling of heavy duty equipment.
• Diagnose and repair automotive equipment.

Skills

Automotive Maintenance

Mechanical Repair

Diagnostic Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Training in Automotive Maintenance

Tools

Test Equipment

Welding Tools

Job description

Maintain and repair City vehicles and equipment; maintain and repair gasoline and diesel powered automotive, heavy and light construction, and other power-driven equipment and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility to include preventive maintenance and fueling of off-site heavy duty equipment.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

High school diploma or GED; and

Two (2) years technical training in automotive maintenance and mechanical repair; and

Two (2) years experience in minor and major automotive maintenance and mechanical repair of a variety of vehicles and equipment.

Brake repair experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A with a Passenger (P) endorsement within six (6) months from date of hire.
Possession of an AC recovery and CNG fuel within six (6) months from date of hire.

• Operations, services and activities of a full service equipment maintenance and repair program
• Operational characteristics of various equipment and tools used in the overhaul, repair and adjustment of gas and diesel powered equipment
• Procedures of preventative maintenance related to automotive, heavy and light construction equipment
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of work assigned
• Principles and procedures of hydraulic systems
• State laws regulating, emission controls, brakes and lamps
• Methods, materials, equipment and tools used in welding and fabrication work

• Independently perform the most difficult mechanic work including diagnosing, trouble-shooting, fabricating, and repairing the full array of vehicles and equipment
• Use modern, sophisticated test equipment to diagnose and repair automotive equipment
• Operate a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Accurately determine mechanical repair needs and estimate the cost and time of repairs
• Use a variety of equipment maintenance tools and equipment
• Maintain a variety of shop and repair records
• Read and understand various manuals, blueprints, and schematics
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation