Mechanic

Harker Heights, City of • Harker Heights City Hall, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled duties of mechanic; plans, organizes, executes assignments pertaining to maintenance and repair of City equipment; performs related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Maintenance Superintendent.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• At least three (3) years of previous job-related experience
• Must be able to obtain Texas CDL within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Driving record must be such that employee is insurable to drive City vehicles.
• Requires constant alertness to recognize varying facts, conditions, and situations which are normally not obvious nor easily recognized.
• Requires mental application and attention to details and actions requiring care and concentration.
• Requires analysis of causes and effects of many factors or variables involved in the job.
• Requires initiative and ingenuity in presenting involved procedures and standards.
• Must exercise independent judgment with complicated choices of action in reaching conclusions and making decisions from facts, conditions, and/or situations that are not an obvious choice.

Responsibilities

• Tests and diagnoses problem areas on vehicles and equipment owned by the City and operated by City personnel.
• Performs duties of auto mechanic as needed.
• Maintains records on equipment serviced by the Maintenance Department.
• Insures compliance with City maintenance policy and reports violations to Maintenance Superintendent.
• Performs welding and fabrication as required.
• Must work in a safety conscious manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Exhibits the City of Harker Heights’ Core Values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED