Mechanic

Job Title

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 adjust brakes, align front end, repair or replace shock absorbers, and solder 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 offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbursement and more. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

City of Lancaster, Texas

Equipment Services & City Facilities

211 N Henry St Lancaster, Texas, 75146

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