Senior Fleet Mechanic (DOT/D5 #20453)

New Mexico Department of Justice; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Administrative leave on start date

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Transportation District Five seeks a skilled automotive mechanic to diagnose and repair light gasoline engines and heavy‑duty diesel equipment. You will diagnose, repair, overhaul trucks, and prepare parts and labor estimates for approval.

Ideal candidates have part‑ordering experience, know how to use scanners and diagnostic computers, provide customer service, and can work independently with limited supervision. A Class A CDL is required within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Experience in ordering mechanic parts.
• Ability to diagnose equipment through the use of scanner and computer.
• Customer service experience.
• Ability to work and make decisions independently without supervision.
• One year of work experience in a repair shop or maintenance facility; related education may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose problems, perform repairs, overhaul trucks, gasoline, and diesel-powered equipment.
• Prepare purchase requisitions for parts and supplies and estimate labor and parts for management approval.
• Support internal NM Department of Transportation employees and respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Parts ordering

Equipment diagnostics

Customer service

Independent work

Education

CDL Class A within 1 year

Tools

Diagnostic scanner

Hydraulic gauges

Job description

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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 will travel to the areas of Chama, Tierra Amarilla, Gallina, and Dulce or to other areas based on management needs.

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 the State of New Mexico Government.

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

Why does the job exist?

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

How does it get done?

This mechanic will diagnose problems, perform repairs, overhaul trucks, gasoline, and diesel-powered equipment for District Five. This position will prepare purchase requisitions for parts and supplies as well as prepare labor and parts for estimates on repairs for management approval.

Who are the customers?

This position will help support internal New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) employees.

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal candidate will have the following:

• Experience in ordering mechanic parts;
• The ability to diagnosis equipment through the use of scanner and computer;
• Customer service experience; and
• The ability to work and make decisions independently without supervision

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 pre-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/personal 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. Possible geographic location change. Must be available to respond to emergency call outs on short notice.

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.