Master Mechanic

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

1d•$30 - $31

About The Position

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more. Mechanic Master classification will examine, diagnose, inspect, repair, replace, and rebuild mechanical and electrical components of general automotive, diesel, and heavy-duty equipment and fire apparatus. Provide technical assistance to all other mechanics as needed. Perform service calls as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus five (5) years mechanic experience that may include one (1) year vocational training in the automotive field obtained from a post-secondary institution of either a Master ASE Mechanic Certification in Automotive (A Series) or a Master ASE Mechanic Certification in Medium/Heavy Truck (T Series).
Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination.
Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
Employee must keep work area clean and safe in accordance with OSHA requirements.
Employee must possess a valid New Mexico driver’s license. Must retain license while employed in this position.
Employees at the General Fleet Shop may volunteer to obtain and maintain the Air Care Emission Testing Certifications.
Incumbent, as a condition of employment, must obtain a Master ASE Mechanic Certification in Automotive (A Series) or a Master ASE Mechanic Certification in Medium/Heavy Truck (T Series) within nine (9) months of hire or following a job change. Failure to obtain the required certification within the specified timeframe will lead to the termination of employment. Must retain current Master Series ASE Certification while employed in this position.

Responsibilities

Perform servicing functions to include oil changes, greasing, lubrication; repair, replacement, rotation and balancing of tires; replacement of batteries, and drive belts on county vehicles, on road & off-road trucks, equipment, & fire apparatus.
Respond to vehicle and equipment service calls from county fleet operators to include fire personnel and heavy equipment operators.
Perform other preventive maintenance functions such as transmission, power steering and coolant flushes. Check brake systems, and repair windshields. Perform other required vehicle maintenance checks documenting all work assignments.
Conduct vehicle inspections, diagnose, repair, and replace vehicle components such as bulbs, emergency lighting, batteries, headlights, equipment cutting blades as required.
Deliver fuel to County equipment at County authorized job sites.
Perform cosmetic repairs such as bumper strengthening and vehicle decal installation, replacement and removal.
Diagnose, service and repair drive train and hydraulic systems including the repair of hydraulic cylinders, repacking of seals and other hydraulic work.
Analyze automotive electrical circuits for various defects.
Analyze, test, service, repair, and replace complete heating and air-conditioning systems.
Inspect, service, repair and replace complete front and rear-end suspensions.
Service, repair, and replace complete brake systems and perform major engine tune-ups.
Inspect, service, diagnose, repair, and replace complete exhaust, fuel injection and carburetor systems.
Conduct in-depth emissions system diagnosis and repairs.
Diagnose, repair, and replace major components such as water pumps, fire pumps, starters, alternators, and generators.
Perform complete engine repair or replacement. Perform in and out of frame overhauls.
Diagnose, adjust, repair, and replace complete fuel management systems.
Diagnose, repair, and replace complete transmission systems and components.
Fabricate, weld, and repair a variety of equipment and devices.
Perform service and repair of emergency vehicles; Fire Apparatus and/or Ambulances.
Master Mechanic’s in the General Fleet sop, perform emission testing, by Voluntary Status.
Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned and assist all other levels of mechanics as required.