Fleet Mechanic (Internal & External)

Town of Taos • Taos, NM

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Mechanic performs journey-level skilled maintenance, service, repair, and rebuilding of light- and heavy-duty vehicles, engines, and equipment, including equipment associated with the landfill maintenance program. The position works under the general guidance and direction of the Fleet Maintenance Superintendent and may provide project-based close supervision to less experienced mechanics.

The role diagnoses and repairs a diverse municipal fleet, performs preventive maintenance and emergency field repairs, conducts vehicle inspections and state emissions testing, and maintains service schedules and records. Work may include mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fuel, cooling, suspension, brake, tire, exhaust, and computerized control systems, as well as welding and metal fabrication. The Town lists an hourly rate of $21.05 and describes this as a full-time position.

Requirements

• High school graduation, plus two years of specialized technical or vocational training related to the duties, and four years of skilled mechanic experience maintaining and repairing gasoline and diesel engines; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of the design, adjustment, operation, maintenance, and repair of diversified mechanical and electrical equipment, including light, medium, and heavy gasoline and diesel engines; hydraulics; generators; welding; maintenance materials and tools; and hazards and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of automotive air-conditioning installation and repair, welding methods and procedures, air-brake and air-system service and repair, automotive electrical systems and equipment, and gas and arc welding.
• Journey-level skill in using mechanical tools, materials, welding equipment, and testing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, parts books, and mechanical drawings; diagnose complex and non-routine mechanical and electrical defects; and determine necessary parts and adjustments.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and establish and maintain effective working relationships with department employees.
• Must possess a valid New Mexico CDL with appropriate endorsements or be able to obtain one within one year of hire.
• Must be Air Brake and AC certified or able to obtain certification within one year of hire.
• Must be certified to perform state safety and emissions inspections.
• Must be willing to work on-call duty and 24-hour standby.
• Must comply with FMCSA/DOT drug and alcohol safety-sensitive duty testing requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience maintaining fire department apparatus.

Responsibilities

• Test, service, troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and adjust vehicles and mechanical equipment using technical and computerized diagnostic and calibration equipment.
• Diagnose malfunctions and repair trucks, automobiles, and light and heavy equipment, including tractors, graders, loaders, backhoes, police cars, dump and Vactor trucks, street sweepers, sanders, pumps, rollers, and lawn-mowing equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and emergency field service on gasoline and diesel engines and related systems, including transmissions, differentials, air and hydraulic systems, electrical and computerized controls, fuel and cooling systems, suspensions, brakes, tires, and exhaust systems.
• Disassemble and repair motors and manual transmissions; replace or repair parts such as oil filters, carburetors, fuel pumps, and other components; and reline and adjust brakes and differentials.
• Install and repair antennas, radios, lights, electrical components, and communications equipment on emergency response vehicles; ensure vehicle radios and communications equipment function properly.
• Fabricate tools and parts that are not readily available, perform metal fabrication, and weld and hard-face using electric and acetylene equipment.
• Analyze vehicle and mechanical systems to identify cost-effective maintenance, repair, or replacement options; perform general vehicle inspections and certification and state emissions testing; and maintain manufacturer-consistent service schedules.
• Order replacement parts and fuel, lubricate equipment, change and repair tires, complete vehicle maintenance records, review daily fuel outtake sheets, order gasoline or diesel as needed, and apply Town decals to vehicles and equipment.
• Service and replace equipment parts such as radiators, generators, distributors, brakes, and clutches, and assist with minor repairs to damaged body frames.
• Drive heavy equipment for mechanical testing purposes.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• 100% of the employee's major medical premium paid, with a choice of State of New Mexico Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold HMO or PPO, Presbyterian Gold HMO or PPO, or United Health Care Gold HMO or PPO.
• State of New Mexico Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) retirement.
• Personal leave and holiday pay.
• Employee development and training programs.
• Additional benefits are described as “much more.”

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED