Transit Mechanic II: Expert Vehicle Diagnostics & Repair

City of Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Albuquerque seeks a Mechanic II to maintain and repair City vehicles and equipment, including gasoline and diesel engines, transit and heavy equipment. You will perform diagnostics, tune-ups, hydraulic and brake repairs, and safety inspections in a shop environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, two years of automotive training, and two years of hands-on repair experience; a valid NM driver’s license and COP within six months may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; and
• Two (2) years technical training in automotive maintenance and mechanical repair;
• Two (2) years experience in minor and major automotive maintenance and mechanical repair of a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• A National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled mechanic duties involving repairs to gasoline and diesel powered automotive, transit, heavy and light construction, and other power-driven equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose and locate mechanical difficulties on automobiles, trucks, and a variety of gasoline and diesel powered construction equipment.
• Diagnose, maintain and repair electrical system components, ignition systems, computers, alternators, high voltage power generators, starters and batteries.
• Diagnose, maintain, repair and recondition hydraulic systems; diagnose and repair front and rear drive axles, drive train components, belts, gears and chain drives.
• Replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms and related parts and equipment.
• Tune-up engines by replacing ignition parts and reconditioning and adjusting carburetors, throttle body and port fuel injection systems; repair and maintain emission control systems.
• Repair, adjust and replace brake systems including wheel cylinders, masters cylinders, disc pads, machine drums and rotors and hydraulic and air brakes.
• May be required to fuel and lube various types of off-road equipment; maintain fuel receipts as required.
• May weld, fabricate and assemble parts and equipment for City automotive and heavy equipment; fabricate and modify tools as needed.
• Diagnose and repair engine cooling system malfunctions.
• Perform safety inspections on all City vehicles and ensure all repairs have been completed before vehicle is released from garage.
• May deliver and pickup City automobiles, heavy equipment and parts from outside repair vendors.
• May perform emergency road calls of disabled vehicles, diagnose operational problems and perform repairs as required.
• Supplemental functions: Assist in the purchasing of equipment maintenance parts and materials; contact vendors and suppliers to obtain parts and materials as needed.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years technical training in automotive maintenance and mechanical repair

Two years experience in minor and major automotive maintenance and mechanical repair

ASE Certification preferred

Job description

City of Albuquerque seeks a Mechanic II to maintain and repair City vehicles and equipment, including gasoline and diesel engines, transit and heavy equipment. You will perform diagnostics, tune-ups, hydraulic and brake repairs, and safety inspections in a shop environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, two years of automotive training, and two years of hands-on repair experience; a valid NM driver’s license and COP within six months may be required.