General Mechanic (Fire Shop)

POSITION SUMMARY

Classification will maintain, inspect, repair, and replace mechanical and electrical components of general automotive, fire apparatus, and heavy-duty diesel trucks and equipment.

Perform service calls as needed.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SUMMARY

Perform servicing functions to include oil changes, greasing, lubrication; repair, replacement, rotation and balancing of tires;

replacement of batteries, and drive belts on county vehicles, on road & off-road trucks, equipment, & fire apparatus.

• Respond to vehicle and equipment service calls from county fleet operators to include fire personnel and heavy equipment operators.
• Perform other preventive maintenance functions such as transmission, power steering and coolant flushes. Check brake systems, and repair windshields.

Inspect, service, diagnose and repair exhaust, fuel injection systems and carburetor operations and perform other required vehicle maintenance checks documenting all work assignments.

• Conduct vehicle inspections, repair, and replace vehicle components such as bulbs, emergency lighting, batteries, headlights, equipment cutting blades as required.
• Deliver fuel to County equipment at County authorized job sites.
• Perform minor cosmetic repairs such as bumper strengthening and vehicle decal installation, replacement, and removal.
• Perform minor repairs on components such as water pumps, fire pumps, starters, alternators and generators.
• Service drive train systems and replace hydraulic lines.
• Inspect and repair automotive electrical circuits for various defects.
• Inspect, service and repair front and rear-end suspensions.
• Service and repair air brake systems and perform minor engine tune-ups.
• Conduct basic gas and diesel engine emission system diagnosis and certification testing.
• Analyze, test, repair and service heating and air-conditioning systems and other climate control devices.
• Perform minor welding repairs on a variety of equipment.
• For General Mechanic's in the General Fleet shop, perform emission testing.
• Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned and assist master mechanics as required.
• The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following :

• Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination.
• Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
• Employee must keep work area clean and safe in accordance with OSHA requirements.
• Employee must possess a valid New Mexico driver's license. Must retain license while employed in this position.
• Incumbent, as a condition of employment, must maintain their current two (2) ASE Certifications of their choice in either A1-A8 or T1-T8, within nine (9) months from date of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Duties may be performed indoors or outdoors.
• Indoor duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
• Worker is exposed to natural weather conditions when diagnosing repairs in the field.
• Indoor duties are performed on an even, cement surface. Surfaces are typically dry.
• Outdoor surfaces include natural ground, asphalt, or concrete.
• Work hazards or potential work hazards include : the use of cranes, hoists, cutting torches, welders, drill press, grinders, drills, jacks, solvents, battery acid, moving machinery parts.
• Workers are exposed to battery acid, solvents, oil, diesel, gasoline, carburetor cleaner, antifreeze, grease, transmission fluids, cleaners, electric motor and brake cleaner and fire retardants.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS

• Employee may be required to own a roll around, lockable toolbox with complete set of hand and air tools (at least through " drive) needed to perform the job requirements.
• Employee uses the following equipment : general hand tools, computer analyzer, brake lathe, bench grinder, compressor, electric and gas welders, tommy lift, floor jacks, tire jack, related safety equipment, telephone, computer, radio, facsimile machine, internet, and photocopier.
• Employee handles paperwork and basic office supplies when performing administrative or record keeping duties.
• Worker handles the above-mentioned materials and substances.

Bernalillo County is an equal opportunity employer