Heavy Shop Master Mechanic

Job Title

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

• Service and repair firefighting apparatus components including pumps, aerial devices, fire suppression systems, and rescue equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance, routine maintenance/repairs, and emergency repairs on all City-owned vehicles, including Automobiles, Light, Medium, and Heavy-Duty Trucks, Fire Apparatus and Ambulances.
• Operates a variety of machinery, tools, and equipment associated with repair, maintenance, and testing of emergency apparatus and equipment.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible automotive and/or diesel repair experience, including at least two (2) years maintaining emergency or specialized vehicles; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License: Class A CDL required or obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems for emergency vehicles.
• EVT Certification (Level I, II, or III) preferred.
• ASE Certifications in automotive or medium/heavy truck repair preferred (T4 Heavy-Duty Truck, or T5 Heavy-Duty Truck, Suspension and Steering).

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.