Job description

Position Summary
Performs preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to vehicles to include: automobiles, light trucks, medium trucks, heavy trucks, emergency service vehicles, and buses; and equipment to include: heavy construction equipment, lawn maintenance equipment, Public Services equipment and small equipment.

APPLICANT INCENTIVE: 1,000.00

MECHANIC STEPS SALARY $37,202 up to a range of $64,806 depending ASE and EVT certifications:

• without*
• cert STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5*
• Annual $37,202 $39,062 $41,992 $45,143 $48,527 $52,167*

MECHANIC - EVT CERTIFICATION

• STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8*

ANNUAL* $56,079 $60,285 $64,806*

Please refer to 'Mechanic Skill Base Pay' requirements for payscale. Click Here.

NOTE: The City will be supplying the tools needed for the job and will pay for future required ASE and EVT certifications.

Work Hours: Monday - Thursday 7 am - 5 pm, Friday 7 am - 11 am

Essential Functions

• Maintain fleet assets and City equipment by performing inspections, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance and corrective maintenance.
• Maintain City shop and equipment.
• Performs State safety and emissions inspections.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience
1 year of experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel vehicles, automotive mechanic experience or related field required.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of internal combustion engines including gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel.
• Knowledge of standard and automatic transmissions, PTO drives, drive axles, steering and suspension systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems to include pumps, motors, valves, and fittings.
• Knowledge of fuel systems.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic systems.
• Knowledge of heating and air conditioning systems.
• Knowledge of braking systems.

Ability to:

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to accurately account for parts and materials.
• Ability to accurately input data into the maintenance software system.
• Ability to read schematics, repair manuals, parts manuals and other related documents.
• Ability to operate the state inspection system.
• Ability to safety handle chemicals, fuels, and batteries.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems.

Skills

• Skill in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office, Open Office or similar word processing programs, e-mail and the internet.
• Skill in the troubleshooting, diagnose and repair of all fleet assets and small equipment.
• Skill in operation of shop equipment and tools.
• Skill in fabrication and welding.

Special Requirements

• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test, physical and functional capacity test.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Drivers License Class "C" and good driving record as defined by City policy.
• Must obtain a valid class CDL-A Texas Drivers' License with good driving record within 1 year of hire date.
• Must obtain a State of Texas Department of Public Safety Inspector's License within 1 year of hire date.
• To move through the Mechanic payscale, must obtain a conmination Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certifications in repair categories approved by the City.

The City provides a full complement of benefits: Texas Municipal Retirement System, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with a City match into a 401(a), Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long Term Disability Insurance, up to four weeks paid vacation, fifteen days paid sick leave, and nine paid holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,473.00 - $63,536.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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