MECHANIC II

Imperial Beach; Imperial Beach (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Beach is seeking a Mechanic II for full-time work maintaining municipal vehicles and equipment. The position starts at $33.18 per hour with a 5% annual step increase, reaching $44.47 per hour at the top step, contingent on performance.

The role involves preventive maintenance planning, diagnostics, testing, and repair of brakes, engines, hydraulics, transmissions, welding, and body work. A high school diploma/GED plus mechanical training and CDL endorsement or ability to obtain one is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus mechanical training or closely related field.
• Three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid CDL with endorsement or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Plan and evaluate preventive maintenance for vehicles and equipment.
• Operate diagnostic instruments and a range of tools.
• Test, service and repair vehicles and equipment.
• Inspect and replace components as needed; repair brakes, engines, hydraulics, and transmissions.
• Weld and repair bodywork; change tires and tubes.
• Develop maintenance procedures and budgets; purchase parts and supplies.
• Provide emergency field assistance as needed and assist in bid/spec preparation.

Skills

Automotive mechanics

Diesel engines

Gas engines

Hydraulics

Welding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Mechanic training/maintenance management

Tools

Diagnostic instruments

Hand tools

Electrical/air-driven tools

Job description

The vacancy is for one (1) full-time position.

All new hires will begin at Step 1 ($33.18 per hour). Employees receive an annual 5% step increase until reaching the top step of $44.47 per hour, contingent upon satisfactory performance.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs semi-skilled, skilled, and administrative work in maintaining the vehicles and mechanical equipment of the department.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED & EXERCISED

Works under the direction of the Fleet Supervisor.

• Plans, carries out and evaluates preventive maintenance schedules for all vehicles and mechanical equipment, either personally, or through outside vendors.
• Operates a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric, and air-driven tools.
• Tests, services and repairs vehicles and mechanical equipment.
• Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts in the performance of repair and maintenance work.
• Repairs brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle assemblies and related systems.
• Cuts and welds metal and performs body repair, touch up and related work.
• Changes and repairs tires and tubes.
• Evaluates status of mechanical equipment and vehicles, and performs or schedules needed repairs.
• Conducts various analyses and inspections of vehicles and mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair or replacement.
• Develops shop procedures and budget data for the maintenance and repair of vehicles and mechanical systems.
• Purchases equipment, parts, and supplies used for vehicle and mechanical system maintenance.
• Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate.
• Assists in the preparation of bid specifications for vehicles and mechanical equipment.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of mechanical budgets in conformance with adopted policies and procedures.
• Maintains records, prepares reports and other specialized maintenance records of equipment and mechanical equipment.
• May serve as a member of various employee committees.

Knowledge of:

Thorough knowledge of automotive mechanics; Considerable knowledge of gas and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, fire pumps and valves, generators, and welding; price trends and grades or quality of materials and equipment; Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair activities; Working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and tools used in modern equipment maintenance. Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.

Ability of:

Ability to establish and maintain effective preventive maintenance programs, policies and procedures; Ability to maintain effective accounting procedures; Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors and the public.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from high school diploma or GED equivalent plus some specialized training in mechanics, maintenance management, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of related experience, or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSING & CERTIFICATES

Valid State Driver's with CDL endorsement, or ability to obtain one.

Applicants must successfully complete the following processes prior to starting employment:

• Interview process
• Live scan background investigation
• Pre-employment physical examination including a drug screen
• Professional Reference check

Complete job descriptions can be found here: Mechanic II.