Maintenance Technician V (Fleet Mechanic)

Duties: This position performs various types of mechanical repairs to all City owned vehicles and equipment, such as major brake repairs, engine overhauls, transmission overhauls, tune‑ups, and all necessary repairs to keep vehicles and equipment safe and in good working conditions. Make major and minor repairs on all City‑owned gasoline, CNG and diesel‑powered equipment and vehicles, including garbage trucks, fire trucks, backhoes, mowers, generators, lift pump engines, etc. Inspect and diagnose problems/malfunctions on City vehicles and equipment. Plan work procedures for each project and determine parts needed for each project. Complete and enter work orders into the computer. Coordinate work with other team members. Maintain tools and keep equipment clean and in a proper state of repair. Diagnose electrical wiring issues and install emergency equipment (light bars, strobe lights, sirens) on Police, Fire and City vehicles. Keep work area clean. Attend schools and workshops to further education. Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements. Work the assigned schedule and comply with City timekeeping and attendance policy. Perform any and all duties assigned. Qualifications One year certificate from college or technical school; two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Texas Driver's License and a good driving record. Must have own tools. PREFERRED: ASE certifications in Engine Repair, Electronics and at least one additional ASE certification required; or equivalent. Fire Fighting apparatus experience. Valid Texas Class "B" Driver's License. Benefits The City of Pasadena offers very generous benefits to all full‑time employees. For example: Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month. The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE. Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE. The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year. As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200%. Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200. Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates: Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year. From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year. From 11 to less than 21 years of service - four weeks of vacation per year. From 21 to less than 26 years of service - five weeks of vacation per year. From 26 years of service and up - six weeks of vacation per year. Salary: $22.50 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Pasadena, TX