Mechanic's Helper

Transit; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Transit in Albuquerque seeks a skilled automotive technician to perform and assist in minor repairs and adjustments on gasoline, diesel vehicles, heavy equipment and related machinery. You will diagnose mechanical difficulties, repair defects, and support tire changes and safety inspections.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with vocational training, 1 year of experience in mechanical repair, and a valid NM license with COP, CDL-B with Passenger endorsement and AC/CNG

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 30 credit hours of vocational training in mechanical repair.
• 1 year of experience in mechanical repair.
• Valid New Mexico driver’s license or ability to obtain by date of hire.
• COP within 6 months from date of hire.
• CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement within 6 months from date of hire.
• AC recovery and CNG fuel endorsements within 6 months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or assist in minor mechanical repairs and adjustments on gasoline and diesel vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Assist higher level mechanics on large repair work and disassembly/assembly tasks.
• Respond to service calls and replace batteries, belts, starters, generators and other accessories as needed.
• Analyze failures, determine causes and suggest solutions.
• Repair mechanical defects and maintain air conditioning systems as required.
• Change and repair tires and perform safety inspections on vehicles.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Diagnostics

Safety inspections

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED with 30 credit hours vocational training in mechanical repair

Tools

CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement

AC recovery endorsement

CNG fuel endorsement

COP (City Operator's Permit)

Job description

Perform and/or assist in performing minor mechanical repairs and adjustments on a variety of gasoline and diesel automobiles, heavy equipment and other mechanical equipment; assist in diagnosing mechanical difficulties in automotive equipment; repair and replace tires and perform a variety of other tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

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 FUNCTIONS

Essentialfunctions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Mustbe able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without areasonable accommodation.

1. Perform and/or assist in performing minor mechanical repairs and adjustments on a variety of gasoline and diesel automobiles, heavy equipment and other mechanical equipment; demonstrate an ability to learn and apply applicable maintenance policies, procedures, methods and techniques.
2. Assist higher level mechanics on large complex mechanical repair work involving the disassembly and assembly of automotive parts and components.
3. Respond to service calls from automobile, bus and heavy equipment operators; replace batteries, fan belts, starters, generators and other accessories as appropriate.
4. Analyze failures in mechanical equipment; determine problems and causes; recommend solutions.
5. Repair mechanical defects in mechanical equipment; maintain and/or repair air conditioning equipment as required.
6. Change and repair tires; perform safety inspections on vehicles and report safety and repair work that is necessary.
7. Perform routine, operational inspections on assigned equipment and automobiles; replace worn parts; reline and adjust brakes, machine rotors and drums.
8. Inspect and diagnose mechanical defects and problems with automotive, construction and a variety of other mechanical equipment.
9. Fuel, grease and lubricate automotive, construction and heavy equipment; ensure proper fluid levels.
10. Operate a variety of shop machinery including lathes, grinders and presses.
11. May drive commercial class vehicles in the public, right of way during delivery, pickup and road test.
12. May deliver and pickup city automobiles, buses and heavy equipment from outside repair vendors.
13. Perform emergency road calls of disabled vehicles, diagnose operational problems and perform repairs as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assist in the general maintenance and cleaning of automotive shop area.
2. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

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

High school or GED supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours of vocational training in mechanical repair; and

One (1) year of experience in mechanical repair.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a 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 B with a Passenger (P) endorsement within six (6) months from the date of hire. Possession of an AC recovery and CNG fuel endorsement within six (6) months from the date of hire.

Environmental

Shop and field environment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases; heavy construction equipment; inclement weather conditions.

Physical

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