Mechanic - Fire Department at County of San Juan (NM), NM

About the Department

Job Summary
Under general supervision, diagnoses and repairs department vehicles and mobile and stationary powered equipment in the shop and in the field; ensures repairs comply with specifications and provide for safe operation.

Work Schedule and Benefits
This position works a standard schedule of four (4) ten-hour days per week, with participation in a rotating on-call assignment to ensure coverage of departmental needs.

Employees in this role are also provided with:

• Tool allowance to support the purchase and upkeep of necessary equipment.
• Yearly boot voucher to ensure safety and comfort on the job.
• County-supplied uniforms/outfit for daily use.
• ASE certification stipend recognizing and rewarding professional achievement.

Position Duties

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and three (3) years’ experience repairing vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• Must be A.S.E. certified.  May be waived depending upon the level of experience.
• Valid State of New Mexico Class E driver’s license or able to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Must be EVT certified with-one year of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Work is performed primarily in an outdoor or shop environment; may be required to lift and carry items more than 50 pounds.
• May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, fumes and airborne particles and extreme weather conditions.   Noise level is usually loud.
• Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays.
• Utilize, process, and navigate the County’s electronic ERP system as necessary and appropriate based on the needs and requirements of this position.
• May respond to Fire and other emergency scenes to support operations.

Other Qualifications

The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Ensures operation of vehicles and equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors and related equipment by following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and electronic testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes and hand and power tools; examining form and substance parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and equipment by using hand tools.
• Controls downtime by performing routine preventive maintenance.
• Ensures that equipment, parts and supplies inventories are maintained by determining proper inventory level; anticipates needed parts, equipment and supplies.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. On a rotating basis, may serve as an on call mechanic subject to recall outside of regular work hours.