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City of Albuquerque

Mechanic III ($5000 Hiring Incentive - CDL Holders/$2500 Hiring Incentive for no

City of Albuquerque, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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Perform complex and difficult maintenance and repair work of mechanical engines and equipment including internal combustion equipment and diesel systems; perform diagnostic activities for electronic fuel systems and electronic computer-controlled systems and maintain and repair a variety of equipment as assigned.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

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

High school diploma or GED supplemented by two (2) years technical training in automotive maintenance and mechanical repair; and three (3) years of experience in minor and major automotive maintenance and mechanical repair of a variety of vehicles and equipment.

Possession of valid ASE Certifications preferred.

Brake repair experience preferred.

Additional Requirements

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

Possession of a valid 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 A or B with a Passenger (P) endorsement within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of an AC recovery and CNG fuel within six (6) months from date of hire.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

Methods and techniques of mechanical inspection, maintenance and repair of internal combustion and diesel engines

Operational characteristics of automotive and heavy equipment

Operational characteristics of electronic fuel and computer-controlled systems

Operational characteristics of electrical and hydraulic systems

Methods, equipment and materials used in the overhaul, repair and maintenance of automobiles, buses and heavy equipment

Occupational hazards and standard safety practices

Responsibilities

Perform the most complex and difficult mechanical maintenance and repair work

Operate a variety of automotive and mechanical repair equipment and machines relative to assigned area of responsibility

Diagnose problems and repair automotive, hydraulic, fire apparatus and/or other mechanical equipment

Perform minor adjustments to gas and diesel engines

Perform major and minor tune‑ups

Perform the most complex diagnostic and repair services

Repair electronic components

Work independently in the absence of supervision

Understand and follow oral and written instructions

Communicate clearly and concisely

Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

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