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Senior Fleet Mechanic (DOT/D5 #20267)

State of New Mexico
Santa, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 9/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2027
Posting Details

District Five is one of six districts of the New Mexico Department of Transportation. The boundaries of District Five include the following counties: Torrance, Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Taos, and San Juan. Employees in the District are responsible for providing the Maintenance, Construction, Engineering Support, and Business support measures of the Department to ensure the safety of the public as well as efficient highways.

The position is a field position and work is performed in Torrance and Santa Fe County.

As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date.

This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITEMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
Why does the job exist?

This position is to perform diagnostics and repairs of light automotive gasoline and heavy-duty diesel equipment.
How does it get done?

The Incumbent will diagnose problems, perform repairs, overhaul trucks, gasoline and diesel-powered equipment for District Five. This position will also prepare requisitions for parts and supplies as well as prepare labor and parts estimates on repairs for management approval.
Who are the customers?

Internal New Mexico Department of Transportation employees.
Ideal Candidate

Internal New Mexico Department of Transportation employees.
Minimum Qualification

One (1) year of work experience in a repair shop or maintenance facility. Educational experience in automotive service repair may substitute for required experience. Must possess or obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License, Class A (or equivalent license from another state) within one (1) year of hire.
Employment Requirements

This position is designated a safety sensitive position within the meaning of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and must abide by all provisions of the Federal Omnibus Transportation Testing Act. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment requires successful completion of a post-offer physical and pre-employment drug test; employment is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and must have or obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within one (1) year of hire. Business reference check and Driver's License verification are also required, and employment is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions

Work is performed outside in varying weather conditions; work irregular hours; subject to call out for emergencies; the incumbent must use computer based diagnostic equipment, read and understand hydraulic schematics and perform necessary repairs with hydraulic gauges. Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 90 pounds. This position requires frequent travel with overnight stays and maybe required to travel District Wide. Possible geographic location change. Must be available to respond to emergency call outs on short notice.
Supplemental Information

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Agency Contact Information: Martin Aguilar, Martin.Aguilar@dot.nm.gov, Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan

Salary : $23 - $34

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