Master Mechanic

Summary

Responsible for repairing and maintaining the operation of all vehicles and equipment for the Street Department.

$22.00 - $27.00 hourly (Depending on qualification and experience)

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.

• 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.

• Advanced training in automotive and diesel mechanics
• 3-5 years experience in auto and diesel repair and diagnosis

• 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

• 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

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