Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Salary: $24.31 Hourly
Location : Lancaster, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: -1
Department: Equipment Services & City Facilities
Division: Fleet Services
Opening Date: 07/30/2025

Summary

Repairs and overhauls municipal vehicles by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Examines vehicle to discern the nature and extent of damage or malfunction.
• Plans work procedure.
• Raises vehicle, with hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicle.
• Removes unit such as engine, transmission, or differential.
• Disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear.
• Repairs or replaces parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.
• Overhauls or replaces carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
• Rebuilds parts such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks.
• Rewires ignition system, lights, and instrument panel.
• Replace and adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers, and solders leaks in radiator.
• Mends damaged body and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents and welding broken parts.
• Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers
• Oversees emergency equipment installation and operation maintenance on emergency vehicles.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree (A.

A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Required: A valid Class B (CDL) Driver's License with a clean driving record is required for this position. Driving is a requirement of this position
The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.

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01

Do you currently possess a valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of professional experience do you have working as a mechanic or performing vehicle repairs?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 4-6 years
• More than 6 years

03

Which of the following vehicle systems or components have you personally diagnosed or repaired? (Select all that apply)

• Engine overhauls
• Electrical systems (including rewiring)
• Brakes and Suspension
• Air conditioning systems
• Emergency vehicle equipment
• Transmission or differential rebuilds
• None of the above

04

Are you able to regularly lift or move items weighing 50-100 pounds as required by this position?

• Yes
• No, not able to
• Yes, but prefer not to

05

Which diagnostic tools or equipment are you experienced with? (Select all that apply)

• A/C refrigerant recovery unit
• Battery/alternator testers
• Hydraulic jack or lift systems
• Welding or metal repair tools
• None of the above

06

Are you comfortable working in environments with extreme temperatures, moving parts, fumes, or other mechanical hazards?

• Yes
• No
• Occasionally

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