Senior Fleet Mechanic (DOT/D5 #10113107)

New Mexico Department of Justice; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Transportation is seeking a Senior Fleet Mechanic for field work across District Five. The role focuses on diagnosing and repairing light and heavy-duty equipment, with responsibilities spanning parts procurement, work orders, and record-keeping.

Ideal candidates will have one year of repair shop experience, plus a Class A CDL within one year of hire. Travel across District Five and compliance with safety and drug-testing protocols are part of the job.

Qualifications

• One year of work experience in a repair shop or maintenance facility.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License Class A within one year of hire.
• Ability to travel throughout District Five for field work.
• Pre-employment drug testing and post-offer physical required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose problems on light automotive gasoline and heavy-duty diesel equipment.
• Purchase parts and create work orders.
• Maintain a file system and close out tickets.
• Travel throughout District Five as required.
• Respond to emergency calls and work shifts as needed.

Skills

Diagnostics

Repair skills

Computer literacy

Maintenance planning

Education

Commercial Driver's License Class A

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

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Senior Fleet Mechanic (DOT/D5 #10113107)

For more Job Requirements & Classification Description:

District Five is one of six districts of the New Mexico Department of Transportation. The boundaries of District Five include the following counties: Torrance, Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Taos, and San Juan. Employees in the District are responsible for providing the Maintenance, Construction, Engineering Support, and Business support measures of the Department to ensure the safety of the public as well as efficient highways. This position is a field position and will be required to travel throughout the District Five area.

This is a field mechanic position, and the incumbent will be required to travel throughout District Five.

As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within State of New Mexico Government.

NTERVIEWS ARE ANTICIPATED TO BE CONDUCTED WITHIN TWO (2) WEEKS OF CLOSING DATE.

Why does the job exist?

This position will perform diagnostics and repairs of light automotive gasoline and heavy-duty diesel equipment.

How does it get done?

Incumbent will diagnose problems, purchase parts, create work orders, maintain a file system, and close out tickets.

Who are the customers?

Internal New Mexico Department of Transportation employees.

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate will have experience in the following:

• Obtaining mechanic parts;
• The ability to diagnosis equipment;
• Be proficient in utilizing computers; and
• Creating purchase orders.

One (1) year of work experience in a repair shop or maintenance facility. Educational experience in automotive service repair may substitute for required experience. Must possess or obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License, Class A (or equivalent license from another state) within one (1) year of hire.

Employment Requirements

This position is designated a safety sensitive position within the meaning of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and must abide by all provisions of the Federal Omnibus Transportation Testing Act. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment requires successful completion of a post-offer physical and pre-employment drug test; employment is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and must have or obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within one (1) year of hire. Business reference check and Driver's License verification are also required, and employment is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed outside in varying weather conditions; work irregular hours; subject to call out for emergencies; the incumbent must use computer based diagnostic equipment, read and understand hydraulic schematics and perform necessary repairs with hydraulic gauges. Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 90 pounds. This position requires frequent travel with overnight stays and maybe required to travel District Wide. Must be available to respond to emergency call outs on short notice.

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.