Mechanic III
About The Position
This position performs skilled mechanical repair tasks that are involved in the maintenance and repair of specialized city vehicles and equipment. Duties include inspecting and locating mechanical difficulties on city vehicles and heavy equipment; ordering parts and supplies; providing information used to write estimates, work orders and requisitions; repairing or replacing drivelines, electrical systems, brake systems, radiators, motors and air conditioning compressors; conducting vehicle and trailer state inspections; and rebuilding, overhauling and tuning up engines. Supervision duties will involve giving direction and guidance to employees as a lead worker on an as needed basis. Duties will typically require lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Vocational or similar training in automotive or diesel repair work
- Three years of relevant experience that includes experience with automotive or diesel vehicles
- Valid Texas driver's license
- Must currently possess or be able to obtain a class B commercial driver’s license (CDL)
- Must currently possess or be able to obtain all eight Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications for light (A1-A8, Master Certification) and/or six for heavy (T2-T7, Master Certification) within six months of hire
- Must currently possess or be able to obtain a State Motor Vehicle Safety and Emissions Inspector License
- Must currently possess or be able to obtain an EPA/IMACA Refrigerant License
- Must currently possess or be able to obtain a Forklift Operator's Safety Permit
- Must provide one's own tools, preferably possessing necessary tools at the time of hire
Responsibilities
- Inspecting and locating mechanical difficulties on city vehicles and heavy equipment
- Ordering parts and supplies
- Providing information used to write estimates, work orders and requisitions
- Repairing or replacing drivelines, electrical systems, brake systems, radiators, motors and air conditioning compressors
- Conducting vehicle and trailer state inspections
- Rebuilding, overhauling and tuning up engines
- Giving direction and guidance to employees as a lead worker on an as needed basis
- Performing field service work from a field service truck
Benefits
- Full pay range $28.05 - $39.55 per hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
