Mechanic III with CDL/HazMat Endorsement

City of Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Albuquerque is seeking a Field Mechanic to diagnose and perform complex maintenance on vehicles, machinery, and heavy equipment in the field and on job-sites. The role includes field repairs, fueling, and preventative maintenance, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

This safety-sensitive position requires a NM CDL with HazMat endorsement; the candidate will travel between sites, perform mechanical diagnostics, and operate various shop tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus two years of technical automotive training.
• Three years of automotive maintenance and repair experience.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B) with a Hazardous Materials Endorsement (H).

Responsibilities

• Perform complex and difficult maintenance, repair work and services on vehicles, machinery and heavy-duty field equipment; demonstrate a full understanding of applicable maintenance policies, procedures, methods and techniques.
• Lube (grease) and fuel heavy equipment; perform small repairs in the field on equipment at the job site to include but limited to adjusting tracks, repairing hydraulic hoses and changing teeth.
• Inspect and diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic defects and problems in automobiles, heavy equipment and/or other mechanical equipment; report any problems or defects to higher level management staff.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematic wiring diagrams, hydrostatic systems and components.
• Operate shop machinery including lathes, presses, grinders and blasters.
• May drive commercial class vehicles in the public right of way during delivery, pickup and road test.
• May deliver and pickup City automobiles and heavy equipment from outside repair vendors.

Skills

Automotive maintenance

Mechanical repair

Diagnostic testing

Hydraulic systems

Welding & fabrication

Reading blueprints

Shop equipment operation

Education

HS diploma or GED

Technical automotive training

3 years automotive maintenance experience

Tools

Lathes

Grinders

Hydraulic diagnostic tools

Job description

Position Summary

Travel to various locations as a field mechanic to diagnose and perform complex and difficult maintenance, repair work and services on vehicles, machinery and equipment in the field and on job-sites; conduct visual inspections and perform preventative maintenance and fueling of off-site heavy duty field 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.

Essential And Supplemental Functions

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Perform complex and difficult maintenance, repair work and services on vehicles, machinery and heavy-duty field equipment; demonstrate a full understanding of applicable maintenance policies, procedures, methods and techniques.
• Lube (grease) and fuel heavy equipment; perform small repairs in the field on equipment at the job site to include but limited to adjusting tracks, repairing hydraulic hoses and changing teeth.
• Assist in training less experienced staff within the Mechanic series; provide information and guidance on applicable maintenance policies, procedures, methods and techniques; respond to questions and assist in reviewing work products.
• Inspect and diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic defects and problems in automobiles, heavy equipment and/or other mechanical equipment; report any problems or defects to higher level management staff.
• Perform diagnostic activities for electronic fuel systems and computer-controlled systems on gasoline and diesel engines; ensure operational status of such equipment is within applicable standards.
• Perform accurate tests to determine measurement and tolerance on equipment and tools; calibrate equipment and tools accordingly.
• Perform diagnosis and repair or overhaul transmissions and final differential assemblies.
• Replace component parts on vehicles and equipment; perform engine tune-ups; rebuild and overhaul engines; perform safety inspections on vehicles and equipment.
• Perform welding and fabrication duties including damaged frames and parts; perform maintenance on specialized equipment.
• Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned; recommend the requisition of materials as necessary.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematic wiring diagrams, hydrostatic systems and components.
• Operate shop machinery including lathes, presses, grinders and blasters.
• Maintain and update records of preventive maintenance on assigned vehicles; input information onto the computer; prepare statistical maintenance reports as necessary.
• May drive commercial class vehicles in the public right of way during delivery, pickup and road test.
• May deliver and pickup City automobiles and heavy equipment from outside repair vendors.
• May perform emergency road calls of disabled vehicles, diagnose operational problems and perform repairs as required.

Supplemental Functions

• Assist in the general maintenance and cleaning of automotive shop area.
• May coordinate and lead the work of mechanical maintenance staff; maintain efficient operation of the shop as necessary.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

High school diploma or GED supplemented by two (2) years technical training in automotive maintenance and mechanical repair; and Three (3) years experience in minor and major automotive maintenance and mechanical repair of a variety of vehicles and equipment.

Additional Requirements

Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B) with a Hazardous Materials Endorsement (H).

Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Working Conditions

Environmental

Field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases and heavy construction equipment.

Physical

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for moderate lifting and carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling and standing for prolonged periods, and operating motorized equipment and vehicles.