Mechanic II

City of Imperial Beach•Imperial Beach, CA

About The Position

Performs semi-skilled, skilled, and administrative work maintaining the department’s vehicles and mechanical equipment. Plans and evaluates preventive maintenance, conducts diagnostics and repairs, and assesses whether equipment should be maintained, repaired, or replaced. The role also includes developing shop procedures and budget data, purchasing parts and supplies, assisting with bid specifications and budget administration, providing emergency field assistance, and maintaining records and reports. The position works under the direction of the Fleet Supervisor. This is one full-time position. New hires begin at Step 1 at $33.18 per hour and receive an annual 5% step increase until reaching the top step of $44.47 per hour, contingent upon satisfactory performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent, plus some specialized training in mechanics, maintenance management, or a closely related field.
Three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid state driver’s license with CDL endorsement, or ability to obtain one.
Thorough knowledge of automotive mechanics.
Considerable knowledge of gas and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, fire pumps and valves, generators, welding, and price trends and grades or quality of materials and equipment.
Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair activities.
Working knowledge of practices, methods, materials, and tools used in modern equipment maintenance.
Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective preventive maintenance programs, policies, and procedures.
Ability to maintain effective accounting procedures and carry assigned projects through completion.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors, and the public.
Must successfully complete an interview process, live scan background investigation, pre-employment physical examination including a drug screen, and professional reference check before starting employment.

Responsibilities

Plan, carry out, and evaluate preventive maintenance schedules for vehicles and mechanical equipment, personally or through outside vendors.
Operate diagnostic instruments and hand, electric, and air-driven tools.
Test, service, and repair vehicles and mechanical equipment.
Inspect, adjust, and replace units and related parts as part of repair and maintenance work.
Repair brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, and axle systems and related components.
Cut and weld metal; perform body repair, touch-up, and related work.
Change and repair tires and tubes.
Evaluate the condition of mechanical equipment and vehicles, and perform or schedule needed repairs.
Analyze and inspect vehicles and mechanical systems to determine cost-effective maintenance, repair, or replacement approaches.
Develop shop procedures and budget data for vehicle and mechanical system maintenance and repair.
Purchase equipment, parts, and supplies used for vehicle and mechanical system maintenance.
Provide emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate.
Assist in preparing bid specifications for vehicles and mechanical equipment.
Assist in preparing and administering mechanical budgets in accordance with adopted policies and procedures.
Maintain records and prepare reports and other specialized maintenance records for equipment and mechanical equipment.
May serve as a member of employee committees.