Maintenance Technician V (Fleet Mechanic)

City of Pasadena • Pasadena, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs various types of mechanical repairs to all City owned vehicles and equipment, such as major brake repairs, engine overhauls, transmission overhauls, tune-ups, any and all repairs necessary to keep vehicles and equipment safe and in good working conditions. Make major and minor repairs on all City-owned gasoline, CNG and diesel-powered equipment and vehicles, including garbage trucks, fire trucks, backhoes, mowers, generators, lift pump engines etc. Inspect and diagnoses problems/malfunctions on City vehicles and equipment. Plan work procedures for each project and determine parts needed for each project. Complete and enter work orders into the computer. Coordinates work with other team members. Maintains tools and keeps equipment clean and in a proper state of repair. Able to diagnose electrical wiring issues and install emergency equipment (light bars, strobe lights, sirens) on Police, Fire and City vehicles. Keeps work area clean. Able to attend schools and workshops to further education. Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements. Work the assigned schedule and comply with City timekeeping and attendance policy. Perform any and all duties assigned.

Requirements

• One year certificate from college or technical school; two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Must have own tools.

Nice To Haves

• ASE certifications in Engine Repair, Electronics and at least one additional ASE certification required; or equivalent.
• Fire Fighting apparatus experience.
• Valid Texas Class "B" Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Performs various types of mechanical repairs to all City owned vehicles and equipment, such as major brake repairs, engine overhauls, transmission overhauls, tune-ups, any and all repairs necessary to keep vehicles and equipment safe and in good working conditions.
• Makes major and minor repairs on all City-owned gasoline, CNG and diesel-powered equipment and vehicles, including garbage trucks, fire trucks, backhoes, mowers, generators, lift pump engines etc.
• Inspects and diagnoses problems/malfunctions on City vehicles and equipment.
• Plans work procedures for each project and determines parts needed for each project.
• Completes and enters work orders into the computer.
• Coordinates work with other team members.
• Maintains tools and keeps equipment clean and in a proper state of repair.
• Diagnoses electrical wiring issues and installs emergency equipment (light bars, strobe lights, sirens) on Police, Fire and City vehicles.
• Keeps work area clean.
• Attends schools and workshops to further education.
• Maintains, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements.
• Works the assigned schedule and complies with City timekeeping and attendance policy.
• Performs any and all duties assigned.

Benefits

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
• The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
• College tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• The City will match retirement contributions by 200%.
• Vacation accumulation based on years of service (two to six weeks per year).

What This Job Offers

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