Master Mechanic

City of Garland•New York, NY

46d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for repairing and maintaining the operation of all vehicles and equipment for the Street Department. Pay Range: $22 - $27 /hour depending on qualification and experience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Perform preventive maintenance on department vehicles and equipment. Diagnose and repair department vehicles and equipment. Order required parts as needed. Maintain a clean and orderly maintenance shop. Respond to road calls. Diagnose and repair vehicle hydraulic or electrical systems. Ensure work quality on all vehicle repair and/or maintenance services. Coordinate with vendors and the city’s fleet department when procuring new heavy equipment and vehicles. Maintaining equipment and vehicle inventory list. Maintaining Message Boards (equipment). Researching equipment and vehicle quotes as needed. May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays to support special events, respond to natural disasters, critical incidents, and other emergencies.

Requirements

6 months to 1 year advanced study past the high school level
3 years related experience
1 ASE Certification
Must own basic hand and air tools
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

Advanced training in automotive and diesel mechanics
3-5 years experience in auto and diesel repair and diagnosis
General knowledge of automotive repair and diagnostics
General knowledge of fleet software processes
Skill in utilizing Shop Key software
Skill in performing preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment
Skill in prioritizing and meeting deadlines
Skill in hydraulic system repair
Skill in diagnosing vehicle repairs
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Skill in electric diagnostics
Must obtain 2 ASE Certifications within 1 year of hire
Valid Class A Texas Driver’s License or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on department vehicles and equipment.
Diagnose and repair department vehicles and equipment.
Order required parts as needed.
Maintain a clean and orderly maintenance shop.
Respond to road calls.
Diagnose and repair vehicle hydraulic or electrical systems.
Ensure work quality on all vehicle repair and/or maintenance services.
Coordinate with vendors and the city’s fleet department when procuring new heavy equipment and vehicles.
Maintaining equipment and vehicle inventory list.
Maintaining Message Boards (equipment).
Researching equipment and vehicle quotes as needed.
May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays to support special events, respond to natural disasters, critical incidents, and other emergencies.