Mechanic Trainee, Mechanic, or Senior Mechanic

The Position

A Town of Payson application is required to be submitted directly to the Town of Payson Human Resources Department. Applications submitted on other platforms will not be considered.

$20.81 - $37.71 perhour

First application review 2/5/2026. Open until filled.

The Mechanic Trainee, Mechanic, or Senior Mechanic performs specialized skilled trainee-level mechanical and technical work in the maintenance and repair of a variety of Town vehicles to include Police and Fire vehicles, light to heavy duty trucks, cars, and other related vehicles and equipment. Assists in planning, organizing, coordinating, and keeping records of all work performed and scheduling of preventative maintenance and recommending ordering of parts and supplies.

Incumbents exercise considerable independence in diagnosing drive-ability, repairing deficiencies, and verifying proper performance. Although repair jobs performed are generally inspected upon completion, incumbents must be able to carry out all phases of the work from start to completion without assistance and are expected to exercise independent judgment in determining methods of repair after receiving written or oral instruction concerning the operating condition of a piece of equipment.

The Mechanic Trainee will have graduated from high school or have GED equivalent. Must possess a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or be able to obtain same within six months. Must obtain at least one ASE certification 4, 5 or 6 or as otherwise determined within 12 months of appointment.

The Mechanic will have graduated from high school or have GED equivalent. Have three (3) years experience as a mechanic in both gasoline and diesel engines, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or must obtain same within 60 days of appointment. Must possess ASE certifications 4, 5 and 6 or as otherwise determined within 12 months of appointment.

The Senior Mechanic will have graduated from high school or have GED equivalent. Have five (5) years experience a mechanic in both gasoline and diesel engines, including being responsible for making decisions concerning the maintenance and repair of vehicle and equipment, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or must obtain same within 60 days of appointment.

Must possess a “Master” ASE certification relating to equipment used by the Town, or approved equivalent.

• Performs computerized drivability diagnostics, repairs, tests and adjusts all types of diesel, gasoline and alternative fuel engine and emissions systems to manufacturer specifications;
• Diagnoses, adjusts and repairs electric systems;
• Performs all types of equipment and vehicle maintenance including but not limited to oil changes, replacing filters, lubrication, wheel bearing service, tire service, transmission service and differential service;
• Diagnoses, locates and repairs defects in electrical, electronic, and computerized vehicle systems including but not limited to anti-lock brakes, traction control, supplemental impact resistant (air bags), lighting systems, starting and charging systems, emission control systems and transmission systems;
• Diagnoses, adjusts, and repairs braking systems, including but not limited to replacing friction materials, resurfacing rotors and drums, replacing sensors, actuators, and hydraulic parts;
• Diagnoses, repairs and replaces components on miscellaneous systems, such as doors, windows, locks, handles, interior and exterior trim;
• Diagnoses, repairs, adjusts and replaces computerized climate control air conditioning and heating system components;
• Diagnoses, adjusts and repairs drive trains, including but not limited to clutches, manual/automatic transmissions/transaxles, transfer cases, drive shafts and differentials;
• Diagnoses, adjusts and repairs all types of suspensions including but not limited to replacing shocks/struts, replacing bushings, replacing ball joints/king pins and springs;
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