Mechanic I

Mechanic I

Tryfacta is seeking a Mechanics Helper for our client in Albuquerque, 87102. This is a temporary contract assignment. If you meet the qualifications listed below and are interested, please apply now!

The ABQ BioPark's Maintenance team is seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working team member to perform and/or assist in performing minor mechanical repairs and adjustments on a variety of gasoline and diesel automobiles, heavy equipment and other mechanical equipment; assist in diagnosing mechanical difficulties in automotive equipment; repair and replace tires and perform a variety of other tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Essential and supplemental functions:

• Perform and/or assist in performing minor mechanical repairs and adjustments on a variety of gasoline and diesel automobiles, heavy equipment and other mechanical equipment; demonstrate an ability to learn and apply applicable maintenance policies, procedures, methods and techniques.
• Assist higher level mechanics on large complex mechanical repair work involving the disassembly and assembly of automotive parts and components.
• Respond to service calls from automobile, bus and heavy equipment operators; replace batteries, fan belts, starters, generators and other accessories as appropriate.
• Analyze failures in mechanical equipment; determine problems and causes; recommend solutions.
• Repair mechanical defects in mechanical equipment; maintain and/or repair air conditioning equipment as required.
• Change and repair tires; perform safety inspections on vehicles and report safety and repair work that is necessary.
• Perform routine, operational inspections on assigned equipment and automobiles; replace worn parts; reline and adjust brakes, machine rotors and drums.
• Inspect and diagnose mechanical defects and problems with automotive, construction, and a variety of other mechanical equipment.
• Fuel, grease, and lubricate automotive, construction, and heavy equipment; ensure proper fluid levels.
• Operate a variety of shop machinery including lathes, grinders, and presses.
• May drive commercial class vehicles in the public, right of way during delivery, pickup and road test.
• May deliver and pickup city automobiles, buses, and heavy equipment from outside repair vendors.
• Perform emergency road calls of disabled vehicles, diagnose operational problems and perform repairs as required.

Supplemental functions:

• Assist in the general maintenance and cleaning of automotive shop area.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Supervision received and exercised: Receive supervision from higher level supervisory or management staff. Minimum education and experience requirements:

• High school or GED, supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours vocational training in mechanical repair or a related field, plus one (1) year experience in mechanical repair or related field.

Preferred knowledge:

• Basic theory of operation of automatic and manual transmission
• Basic principles of automotive repair
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices

Preferred skills and ability:

• Learn to diagnose problems and repair automotive, electrical, hydraulic, air-conditioning, and other mechanical equipment
• Learn to perform required maintenance of automotive equipment including lubrication and general servicing
• Learn to operate a variety of automotive-repair equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Learn to operate brake disc and drum turning machine
• Perform minor adjustments on gasoline and diesel engines
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Working conditions:

• Environmental: Shop and field environment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases; heavy construction equipment; inclement weather conditions.
• Physical: Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for light to heavy lifting and carrying; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling; standing for prolonged periods; and operating motorized equipment and vehicles.

Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.