Senior Mechanic Lead: Engines & Heavy Equipment

City of Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Albuquerque is seeking a Senior Mechanic to lead, supervise and participate in maintenance and repair of mechanical engines and equipment across City fleets. You will guide staff, schedule work, diagnose complex problems and ensure safety and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating parts, training junior staff, reviewing work for quality, and performing emergency repairs as needed. This role requires a valid NM driver license and ASE certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by two (2) years technical training in automotive maintenance and mechanical repair.
• Four (4) years experience in minor and major automotive maintenance and mechanical repair of a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Possession of valid ASE Certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, train and review the work of staff responsible for maintaining, repairing and overhauling mechanical engines and equipment.
• Plan, direct, and participate in all aspects of mechanical maintenance and repair work including troubleshooting and repairing complex mechanical problems.
• Train assigned employees in their areas of work including proper maintenance work and safety methods, procedures and techniques.
• Supervise the use, care and operation of a variety of mechanical repair equipment including a machine lathe, grinders, voltage meters and welding equipment.
• Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Troubleshoot and repair a variety of electrical, engine, transmission and chassis problems on City automobiles, buses and heavy equipment; assign or perform necessary repairs.
• Test and repair components and equipment including alternators, distributors, relays, lights, switches, air conditioning systems and fuel injection systems.
• Perform a variety of welding and fabrication duties; perform vehicle frame and body welding; ensure structural integrity of such equipment.
• Perform safety inspections on assigned automobiles, buses and heavy equipment; identify safety hazards; make necessary repairs and adjustments to assure safe operation.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematic wiring diagrams, hydrostatic systems and components.
• Estimate time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as required; distribute parts as necessary.
• May drive commercial class vehicles in the public right of way during delivery, pickup and road test.
• Deliver and pickup City automobiles, buses and heavy equipment from outside repair vendors.
• Perform emergency road calls on disabled vehicles, diagnose operational problems and perform repairs as required.

Skills

Staff leadership

Training staff

Safety procedures

Blueprints reading

Education

High school diploma or GED with 2 years technical automotive training

4 years automotive repair experience

Tools

Machine lathe

Grinders

Voltage meters

Welding equipment

Job description

The City of Albuquerque is seeking a Senior Mechanic to lead, supervise and participate in maintenance and repair of mechanical engines and equipment across City fleets. You will guide staff, schedule work, diagnose complex problems and ensure safety and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating parts, training junior staff, reviewing work for quality, and performing emergency repairs as needed. This role requires a valid NM driver license and ASE certifications preferred.