Heavy Truck and Equipment Mechanic

City of Farmington•Farmington, NM

7d•$19 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Truck and Equipment Mechanic performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repair work on the City of Farmington’s fleet vehicles and mechanical equipment. The role carries out preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostic evaluations, repairs, and documentation for cars, trucks, trailers, snowplows, heavy construction equipment, and other equipment as needed. Work includes repairing vehicle and equipment systems such as brakes, engines, electrical, fuel, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, and axles, with occasional work on hydraulic systems. The mechanic also changes and repairs tires, cuts metal, and evaluates whether equipment should be maintained, repaired, or replaced. The position works under the direct supervision of the Heavy Equipment Lead, who reports to the Shop Foreman, within the Vehicle Maintenance Division under the overall direction of the Vehicle Maintenance Superintendent. The mechanic coordinates assignments, priorities, progress, and technical concerns with the Heavy Equipment Lead; maintains accurate work orders and maintenance records; and provides emergency field assistance when assigned. Participation in a rotating 24-hour on-call schedule, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays, is required. Employees must be able to reach the Municipal Operations Center within 30 minutes of receiving a call or page. The position is regular, full-time, and scheduled Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The work is based at the MOC Vehicle Maintenance Shop. The work environment frequently includes moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions, with occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, fumes, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level is moderately loud. Physical activities include frequent use of hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and lifting up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. The City requires extensive background checks, pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol testing, and a baseline audiometric examination. The position is subject to the City’s drug and alcohol testing policy. Employees supply their own hand tools and storage cabinet or tool chest; an annual tool allowance may be provided subject to City Council budget approval.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED equivalent, plus specialized training in mechanics, maintenance management, or a closely related field.
Three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record for the past three years.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License, or ability to obtain one within nine months of employment.
ASE certifications obtained within nine months of hire and maintained thereafter.
Thorough knowledge of equipment and on-highway truck mechanics, including automotive gasoline and diesel engines.
Considerable knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, gasoline engines, and electrical systems.
Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair activities.
Working knowledge of modern automotive maintenance practices, methods, materials, and tools.
Ability to work on snowplows and related equipment.
Working telephone and willingness and ability to be on 24-hour call and reach the Municipal Operations Center within 30 minutes after receiving a call or page.
Ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to follow shop safety procedures and use personal protective equipment.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Pass required background checks, pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol testing, and baseline audiometric examination; comply with the City’s drug and alcohol testing policy.

Nice To Haves

Some computer experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair vehicles in the City’s fleet and City mechanical equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and associated documentation for assigned vehicles and equipment.
Use diagnostic scan tools and hand, electric, and air-driven tools to test, service, and repair vehicles and equipment.
Inspect, adjust, and replace units and related parts during repair and maintenance work.
Repair brake, engine, electrical, fuel, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle, and related systems; work on hydraulic systems when needed.
Cut metal and perform related work, and change and repair tires.
Evaluate heavy construction equipment and vehicles and perform needed repairs.
Analyze vehicles and mechanical systems to determine cost-effective maintenance, repair, or replacement options.
Requisition equipment, parts, and supplies used for maintenance and repairs.
Coordinate daily assignments, repair priorities, work progress, and technical concerns with the Heavy Equipment Lead; promptly communicate safety concerns and delays through the chain of command.
Provide emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and when assigned.
Maintain accurate daily work orders and maintenance records, including labor hours, parts and fluids used, diagnostic findings, repairs performed, and equipment status in the City’s designated systems.
Participate in the rotating 24-hour on-call schedule, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Operate motor vehicles to conduct department and City business and perform mechanical testing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, vendors, supervisors, and members of the public.
Keep assigned work areas clean and organized and follow shop safety procedures, including use of personal protective equipment.
Complete required work orders and related documentation daily.
Serve on employee committees as assigned.