Lead Mechanic

City of San Luis•San Luis City Hall, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Lead Mechanic performs and coordinates mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair of City of San Luis vehicles and equipment. The role inspects, services, diagnoses, and repairs diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment, including heavy equipment such as backhoes, skid steers, fire trucks, graders, forklifts, and sanitation trucks. The Lead Mechanic coordinates maintenance priorities and schedules, trains employees, assigns and reviews work, and supervises mechanics while supporting teamwork, employee development, accountability, and a safe, respectful, and professional work environment. The position also manages parts ordering and storage, maintains service schedules and repair histories using fleet management software, coordinates with vendors and suppliers, and ensures hazardous materials are handled, stored, used, and disposed of safely. Work is performed primarily in a shop and occasionally in the field, with travel between sites. The role may require a flexible schedule in certain positions within the classification. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and four years of full-time, journey-level automotive and/or heavy equipment mechanic experience. Required credentials include EPA Section 609 and forklift certifications, plus an Arizona Class B commercial driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within one year. Applicants must reside in the United States and within 25 miles of the City of San Luis. Supervisory experience and Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification are listed as special requirements; San Luis residency and Spanish-English bilingual ability are preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Four years of full-time, journey-level automotive and/or heavy equipment mechanic work.
Arizona Commercial Driver’s License Class B, or ability to obtain one within one year of employment.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 609 Certification.
Forklift Certification.
Residency in the United States and within 25 miles of the City of San Luis.
Supervisory experience.
Knowledge of engines, air conditioning systems, transmissions, hydraulics, tires, and related components.
Knowledge of vehicle and equipment service, maintenance, and repair.
Knowledge of tools and specialized equipment used for vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of hazardous-material use and disposal, welding, fabrication, metal repairs, and leading and reviewing others’ work.
Knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and occupational hazards in repair shop environments, including OSHA Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous chemical use and storage.
Ability to operate hand and power tools and specialized maintenance and repair equipment.
Ability to diagnose vehicle and equipment malfunctions and perform required repairs and adjustments.
Ability to service, maintain, and repair vehicles and equipment while following established safety procedures.
Ability to determine required parts and supplies and order and maintain parts inventories.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to monitor operations and identify maintenance and safety issues.
Basic computer knowledge, including the ability to use Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and fleet maintenance programs.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job, including regularly sitting, walking, standing, communicating, handling and operating tools or controls, reaching, and repetitive hand or wrist movements; frequently lifting up to 50 pounds unaided; and performing detailed work, problem-solving, and multiple concurrent tasks.

Nice To Haves

Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification.
San Luis residency.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Inspect, service, and maintain City vehicles and equipment.
Obtain information from drivers and operators to determine vehicle and equipment condition.
Establish maintenance and repair priorities and coordinate personnel and equipment scheduling.
Conduct on-the-job training, schedule work assignments, and review completed work.
Perform automated diagnoses of vehicle and equipment malfunctions.
Lead and participate in mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair of diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment.
Repair and service engines, transmissions, brakes, air conditioning systems, and related components.
Inspect and maintain heavy equipment, including checking fluid levels and lubrication.
Repair heavy equipment such as backhoes, skid steers, fire trucks, graders, forklifts, and sanitation trucks.
Operate hand and power tools and maintenance equipment.
Resolve difficult maintenance and repair problems.
Perform welding on City vehicles and equipment as required.
Ensure hazardous materials are handled, used, stored, and disposed of in accordance with safety requirements.
Maintain working relationships with vendors and suppliers to support fleet maintenance and repairs.
Order, receive, and store replacement parts for cars, trucks, and heavy equipment.
Maintain accurate vehicle and equipment maintenance records, repair histories, and service schedules using fleet management software.
Supervise mechanics, promote teamwork and employee development, ensure accountability for performance and conduct, and maintain a safe, respectful, and professional work environment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.