Lead Mechanic

Under limited supervision, the incumbent performs and coordinates mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment for the City of San Luis.

As a Lead Mechanic, you will: 

• Perform inspection, servicing, and maintenance of vehicles and equipment;
• Obtain information from drivers and operators to determine condition of City vehicles and equipment;
• Establish maintenance/repair priorities and coordinate the scheduling of personnel and equipment;
• Conduct on-the-job training of employees, schedule work assignments, and review completed work;
• Perform automated diagnoses of vehicle/equipment malfunctions;
• Lead and participate in the mechanical and electrical repair/maintenance of diesel/gasoline vehicles and equipment;
• Repair and service engines, transmissions, brakes, air conditioning, etc.;

• Ensure heavy equipment is inspected and maintained, including proper fluid levels and lubrication.

• Repair heavy equipment such as backhoes, skid steers, fire trucks, graders, forklifts, and sanitation trucks;
• Operate hand and power tools and equipment;
• Resolve difficult or challenging maintenance/repair problems;
• Perform welding on City vehicles and equipment as required;
• Ensure hazardous materials are properly handled, used, stored, and disposed of in accordance with safety requirements.

• Maintain good working relationships with vendors and suppliers to support fleet maintenance and repairs.
• Order, receive, and store replacement parts for cars, trucks, and heavy equipment

• Maintain accurate vehicle and equipment maintenance records, repair histories, and service schedules using fleet management software.

• Supervise mechanics, promotes teamwork and employee development, ensure accountability for performance and conduct, and maintain a safe, respectful, and professional work environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned 

Will possess the knowledge of:

• Engines, air conditioning systems, transmissions, hydraulics, tires, and related components;
• Service, maintenance, and repair of vehicles and equipment;
• Operation of tools and specialized equipment for vehicle/equipment maintenance and repair;
• Use and disposal of hazardous materials;
• Welding, fabrication and metal repairs;
• Leading and reviewing the work of others.
• Safety rules, regulations and occupational hazards in repair shop environments; including OSHA Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for use and storage of hazardous chemicals in the workplace.

Will possess skills in:

• Operating hand and power tools and specialized maintenance/repair equipment;
• Diagnosing vehicle/equipment malfunctions and performing required repairs/adjustments;
• Servicing, maintaining, and repairing vehicles and equipment;

• Following established safety procedures in the performance of duties;
• Determining required parts and supplies and ordering/maintaining parts inventories;
• Understanding and following verbal and written instructions;
• Monitoring operations, and identifying maintenance and safety issues; 
• Basic computer knowledge to be able to utilize Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and Fleet Maintenance programs;
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. 

Education, Training and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency AND
• Four (4) years full-time journey-level automotive and/or heavy equipment mechanic work.

Licenses and Certificates:
All required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment.

• Arizona Commercial Driver’s License Class B or the ability to obtain one within one year of employment
• The following Technical certifications:

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 609 Certification 
• Forklift Certification

Special Requirements:

• Residency in the United States and within 25 miles from the City of San Luis.
• Supervisory experience 
• Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification

Desired/Preferred:

• San Luis Residency
• Bilingual in Spanish

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds unaided. Work is performed primarily in a shop environment and/or occasional field environment with some travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, the ability to adjust focus and differentiate between colored wires.
 
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information, and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied individuals.
 
Work Environment: 
Work is performed primarily in a shop environment and/or occasional field environment with some travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain.
 
Certain positions within the classification may require availability to work flexible schedule.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To be considered, online applications MUST include all required documents listed under the Minimum Requirements section of the Job Posting.  All documents should be uploaded as attachments.

Please note:

• The online application must be completed in full.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Salary : $50,128