Master Mechanic

Summary

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• Advanced training in automotive and diesel mechanics

• 3-5 years experience in auto and diesel repair and diagnosis

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 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

Licenses and Certifications

• 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

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in a vehicle shop environment; occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Occasional outside work.