Vehicle Mechanic Lead
About The Position
Performs tasks in the repair, diagnostics, and maintenance of vehicles and heavy equipment; responds to road calls in the field for emergency repairs. Delegates work to and/or trains subordinate staff as needed; ensures proper care and follows established safety protocols in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Diagnoses vehicle maintenance problems and performs computer testing on electronic systems; determines required parts; prepares repair orders and inputs data into computer; schedules vehicles for maintenance and/or repair; delivers vehicles scheduled for services by external vendors. Overhauls gasoline or diesel engines; installs clutches; realigns front ends; performs necessary welding; disassembles engines; inspects parts for wear and damage; repairs or replaces parts and reassembles engines; overhauls regulator and starter systems; rebuilds carburetors, fuel pumps, water pumps, distributors and other accessories; tunes engines; repairs air conditioning systems, brake systems, front and rear suspensions, steering components and exhaust systems; repairs flat tires; tows in vehicles needing repair. Operates fork lift; checks fuel and fluid levels and fills as needed; operates diagnostic equipment; replaces windows and windshields; test drives equipment or vehicle after work is performed to ensure proper operation; Opens and closes shop as needed; responds to road calls in the field for emergency repairs; assists other mechanics in the completion of work orders; helps with snow removal; performs maintenance on furniture as needed. Maintains log of vehicle repairs orders; maintains shop and work area ensures proper care and follows established safety protocols in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Serves as Fleet Service Manager in his/her absence as requested.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Six (6) years of formal training and/or experience in vehicle service, maintenance, and/or repair
- Certification by Professional Automotive or Mechanics Association may substitute for two (2) of the required years
- ASE certification preferred
- Must obtain and maintain CPR, crane and forklift certifications
- Considerable knowledge of automotive equipment operating systems, including modern computer systems, electronics and fuel systems
- Considerable knowledge of equipment manuals
- Considerable knowledge of tools and diagnostic equipment
- Considerable knowledge of state and federal emissions requirements, Clean Air Act and ozone protection laws
- Considerable knowledge of safety regulations
- Considerable knowledge of general servicing of equipment
- Ability to operate light and heavy duty equipment
- Ability to interpret manuals
- Ability to use tools, read gauges and operate diagnostic equipment
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to communicate
- Ability to disassemble and reassemble engines properly
- Ability to determine parts needed for repair
- Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Drivers License
Nice To Haves
- ASE certification
Responsibilities
- Performs tasks in the repair, diagnostics, and maintenance of vehicles and heavy equipment
- Responds to road calls in the field for emergency repairs
- Delegates work to and/or trains subordinate staff as needed
- Ensures proper care and follows established safety protocols in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies
- Diagnoses vehicle maintenance problems and performs computer testing on electronic systems
- Determines required parts
- Prepares repair orders and inputs data into computer
- Schedules vehicles for maintenance and/or repair
- Delivers vehicles scheduled for services by external vendors
- Overhauls gasoline or diesel engines
- Installs clutches
- Realigns front ends
- Performs necessary welding
- Disassembles engines
- Inspects parts for wear and damage
- Repairs or replaces parts and reassembles engines
- Overhauls regulator and starter systems
- Rebuilds carburetors, fuel pumps, water pumps, distributors and other accessories
- Tunes engines
- Repairs air conditioning systems, brake systems, front and rear suspensions, steering components and exhaust systems
- Repairs flat tires
- Tows in vehicles needing repair
- Operates fork lift
- Checks fuel and fluid levels and fills as needed
- Operates diagnostic equipment
- Replaces windows and windshields
- Test drives equipment or vehicle after work is performed to ensure proper operation
- Opens and closes shop as needed
- Assists other mechanics in the completion of work orders
- Helps with snow removal
- Performs maintenance on furniture as needed
- Maintains log of vehicle repairs orders
- Maintains shop and work area
- Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
- Serves as Fleet Service Manager in his/her absence as requested
Benefits
- County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening
- County paid criminal background screening
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
