Mechanic's Helper

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.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essentialfunctions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Mustbe able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without areasonable accommodation.

1. 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.
2. Assist higher level mechanics on large complex mechanical repair work involving the disassembly and assembly of automotive parts and components.
3. Respond to service calls from automobile, bus and heavy equipment operators; replace batteries, fan belts, starters, generators and other accessories as appropriate.
4. Analyze failures in mechanical equipment; determine problems and causes; recommend solutions.
5. Repair mechanical defects in mechanical equipment; maintain and/or repair air conditioning equipment as required.
6. Change and repair tires; perform safety inspections on vehicles and report safety and repair work that is necessary.
7. Perform routine, operational inspections on assigned equipment and automobiles; replace worn parts; reline and adjust brakes, machine rotors and drums.
8. Inspect and diagnose mechanical defects and problems with automotive, construction and a variety of other mechanical equipment.
9. Fuel, grease and lubricate automotive, construction and heavy equipment; ensure proper fluid levels.
10. Operate a variety of shop machinery including lathes, grinders and presses.
11. May drive commercial class vehicles in the public, right of way during delivery, pickup and road test.
12. May deliver and pickup city automobiles, buses and heavy equipment from outside repair vendors.
13. Perform emergency road calls of disabled vehicles, diagnose operational problems and perform repairs as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

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

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year-for-year basis.

High school or GED supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours of vocational training in mechanical repair; and 

One (1) year of experience in mechanical repair.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with a Passenger (P) endorsement within six (6) months from the date of hire. Possession of an AC recovery and CNG fuel endorsement within six (6) months from the date of hire.

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.