Senior Mechanic & Diagnostics Specialist (Diesel & EFI)

City of Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Albuquerque is seeking a skilled Mechanic I to perform complex maintenance and repair of mechanical engines and equipment, including diesel systems and electronic controls. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring vigilance and adherence to maintenance standards.

Responsibilities include diagnosing defects, reading blueprints, operating shop machinery, and performing preventive maintenance on police, fire, and public works vehicles as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with two years of automotive/mechanical training.
• Three years of automotive maintenance and repair experience required.
• ASE certification and CDL class A or B are required; COP within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex maintenance and repair of mechanical engines and equipment including diesel systems and electronic controls.
• Inspect and diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic defects in a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams; operate shop machinery such as lathes, presses, grinders, and blasters.
• Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment; replace parts, tune-ups, and overhaul engines as needed.
• May drive and transport City vehicles and respond to road calls for disabled vehicles.

Education

High school diploma or GED supplemented by two (2) years technical training in automotive maintenance and mechanical repair

Three (3) years of experience in minor and major automotive maintenance and mechanical repair of a variety of vehicles and equipment

Job description

The City of Albuquerque is seeking a skilled Mechanic I to perform complex maintenance and repair of mechanical engines and equipment, including diesel systems and electronic controls. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring vigilance and adherence to maintenance standards.

Responsibilities include diagnosing defects, reading blueprints, operating shop machinery, and performing preventive maintenance on police, fire, and public works vehicles as needed.