Heavy Shop Master Mechanic

Summary

Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining the operation of all City trucks and heavy-duty equipment. May also be required to repair small engine equipment, electric and gas carts, forklifts, tractors, riding mowers, trailers, blowers and other city equipment.

Pay Range: $23.75 - $26.78 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Work Schedule: Availability to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and twenty-four/seven (24/7) emergency call-out.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on City trucks, heavy-duty equipment and other city owned equipment and assets.

• Diagnose and repair city trucks, heavy-duty equipment, and smaller equipment.

• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.

• Order necessary parts as needed

• Respond to road calls.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of advanced study beyond the high school level.

• 3 years of related experience.

• 1 Truck ASE Certification.

• Must own basic hand and air tools.

• Valid Class A or B Texas Commercial Driver's License or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

• Must obtain 2 ASE Certifications within 1 year of hire.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Work is performed in a fleet shop or field setting, with exposure to extreme temperatures, all weather conditions, noise, fumes, dust, dirt, grease and other hazards such as chemicals and electricity.

• May require extended standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and other strains on the body.

• Must be able to handle and life heavy parts over 50 pounds.