Lead Equipment Technician

City of Lubbock • 324 Municipal Drive Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

Performs difficult repairs requiring precision adjustments to automotive equipment, trucks, and construction equipment, and supervises equipment technicians. The role performs all duties of an equipment technician and may function as service manager or supervisor in that person's absence.

Requirements

• Completion of an associate degree in auto/diesel mechanics and an additional four years of experience as a journey-level mechanic, or a combination of relevant education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• A physical examination is required.
• Valid, current Commercial Driver's License.
• Knowledge of diesel and gasoline engine repair techniques.
• Ability to perform State inspections on vehicles.
• Ability to perform difficult repairs on all major systems.
• Ability to use precision tools and instruments.
• Ability to meet certification and/or competency standards established for the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently stand and walk, bend and kneel, push and pull objects, and reach above, at, or below shoulder height during the shift.
• Occasionally flex the upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees.
• Occasionally rotate the upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing.
• Coordinate eye and hand movement in order to operate a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of an equipment technician.
• Perform difficult automotive and mechanical repairs requiring precision adjustments on a variety of vehicles, trucks, and equipment.
• Conduct training and safety sessions for subordinate technicians.
• Perform advanced service writer duties, such as pricing repair orders and posting production data on a computer.
• Evaluate the quality and expedience of technicians' assigned tasks.
• Assign repair orders to technicians.
• Ensure quality service through effective customer relations and timely feedback.
• Function as service manager or supervisor in the event of that person's absence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree