Mechanic I

Perform maintenance and repair services on City vehicles and equipment; inspect, diagnose and locate mechanical difficulties; diagnose, maintain and repair electrical systems components; weld, fabricate and assemble parts and equipment; perform safety inspections on all City vehicles and ensure repair has been completed before vehicle is released from garage.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable
accommodation.

1. Perform maintenance and repair duties on City vehicles and equipment.
2. Inspect, diagnose and locate mechanical difficulties on City automobiles, transit buses and vans, trucks, and a variety of gasoline and diesel powered maintenance and construction equipment.
3. Diagnose, maintain and repair electrical systems components, ignition systems, computers, alternators, high voltage power generators, starters and batteries.
4. Diagnose, maintain, repair and recondition hydraulic systems; diagnose and repair front and rear drive axles, drive train components, belts, gears and chain drives.
5. Replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and related parts and equipment.
6. Tune up engines by replacing ignition parts and reconditioning and adjusting carburetors, throttle body and port fuel injection systems and propane fuel systems; repair and maintain emission control and alternative fuel systems.
7. Repair and replace components including generators, distributors, relays, lights, switches, and high voltage light systems; repair, adjust and replace brake systems including wheel cylinders, masters cylinders, disc pads, machine drums and rotors, hydraulic and air brakes.
8. Weld, fabricate and assemble parts and equipment for City automotive and heavy equipment; fabricate and modify tools and recycling containers as needed.
9. Perform safety inspections on all City vehicles and ensure repair has been completed before vehicle is released from garage.
10. Maintain accurate records and logs of equipment repairs completed.
11. May be required to deliver and pick-ups City automobiles, buses and heavy equipment from outside repair vendors.
12. Perform emergency road calls of disabled vehicles, diagnose operational problems and perform repairs and needed.
13. May perform maintenance and repair work and adjustments such as front end alignments, spring replacement, drums, brakes and tire service to gasoline and diesel powered automotive and heavy equipment.
14. May maintain inventory of tires, tubes and wheels; ensure adequate stock levels and security of inventory; enter new tires into computer inventory program; write quotes and order tires.
15. May conduct periodic inspection of tires; identify, repair and report tires in need of recapping or replacement; maintain accurate records and logs of repairs completed.
16. Oversee the work of tire repair support staff; perform safety inspections on City Vehicles and ensure repair has been completed.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Clean shop and properly dispose of discarded mechanical parts and materials.
2. Respond to field emergencies as needed.
3. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

High school diploma or GED;and
Two (2) years technical training in automotive maintenance and mechanical repair;and
To includeone (1) year experience in minor and major automotive maintenance and mechanical repair on a variety of vehicles and equipment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Possession of an AC recovery, CNG fuel and/or brake repair certification preferred.Environmental:
Shop, and field environment, right of ways and interstate highway work zones; exposure to dust, grease, noise and fumes; computer screens, may work in confined spaces; exposure to inclement weather.

Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, bending or crouching for prolonged periods of time; moderate to heavy lifting; and operating motorized equipment and vehicles.