City of Clovis, NM
Salary: $17.63 - $24.19 Hourly
Location : Clovis, NM
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 2025_04_11_3034
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: SHOP
Opening Date: 04/11/2025
Job Description
This position serves as an entry level mechanic in the performance of maintenance and repairs of gas, and diesel power equipment. The work schedule may be modified to reflect the public's demand for transportation service, which will change the need for vehicle maintenance. This position will require the maintenance of all city vehicles not just transit vehicles.
**This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to our drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.**
Typical Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Cigna Health Insurance
Medical Employee Only - In Network deductible $1000
Employee portion = $38.17 per pay period (24) or $916.08 annually
City portion = $318.07 per pay period (24) or $8,139.12 (90% of cost)
Medical Employee + Family - In Network deductible $3,000
Employee portion = $89.79 per pay period (24) or $2,154.96 annually
City portion = $808.20 per pay period (24) or $19,396.80 (90% of cost)
Dental
United Concordia options of 2 plans 100% employee cost
Vision
Davis Vision 100% employee cost
Life Insurance
$40,000 paid by the City on employee (if enrolled in short term disability)
$2,000 paid by City for dependents (if enrolled in short term disability)
Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance
Short-Term/Long Term Disability 100 % employee cost
Voluntary Short-Term Disability 70% of weekly income after 15 day waiting period
/Long Term Disability 60% of weekly income after 180 day waiting period
Flexible Spending Accounts 100% employee cost
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Choices
ICMA Employee Contributes minimum of 3% City matches 14% (of total wages)
PERA Employee Contributes 15.15% City matches 10.3%
Fire - Municipal Fire Plan 5 Employee contributes 19.7% City 22.4%
Police - Municipal Police Plan 5 Employee contributes 18.3% City 19.65%
Time Off
Vacation Accrual 84 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 120 hours annually) increases at intervals 7 and 15 years
Sick Accrual 96 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 134.4 annually)
(at 20 years with separation get 50% of sick leave balance)
11 paid holidays
Physical Examination Leave - 4 hours annually
Bereavement Leave
Voting Leave - 1 hour
Personal Day
Tuition Assistance - job related 100% of tuition cost reimbursed
Option of Sick Leave Bank
01
A requirement of the position is you must have a high school diploma or GED. Do you confirm you have a high school diploma or GED?
02
A requirement of this position is you must possess a current, valid drivers license (equivalent to a NM Class "D"), do you meet this requirement?
03
Do you possess a valid New Mexico Class B Commercial Drivers License?
04
I understand if I do not possess a valid NM Commercial Driver's License, I will be required to obtain one within 6 months of date of hire.
05
Do you have Six (6) months of hands-on and technical schooling and training in hydraulic systems and repairs or troubleshooting hydraulic systems?
06
A requirement of this position is you must have at least one (1) year experience in the general maintenance and operation of large commercial trucks and other light to heavy machinery, do you meet this requirement?
07
Do you have experience do you have using all automotive and heavy duty repair tools, including computerized diagnostic systems?
08
How many years of experience or education in the following areas: maintenance, repair and troubleshooting gasoline and diesel engines, cars, light and heavy equipment, hydraulic systems, and automotive electrical and computer systems?
09
This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position by the City of Clovis and/or the USDOT and is subject to City of Clovis' drug testing policy and/or regulations set for by USDOT to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Please confirm you understand this position is subject to the City drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.
10
This position requires occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, are you able to meet this requirement?
11
Were you referred by Workforce?
Required Question
Location : Clovis, NM
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 2025_04_11_3034
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: SHOP
Opening Date: 04/11/2025
Job Description
This position serves as an entry level mechanic in the performance of maintenance and repairs of gas, and diesel power equipment. The work schedule may be modified to reflect the public's demand for transportation service, which will change the need for vehicle maintenance. This position will require the maintenance of all city vehicles not just transit vehicles.
**This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to our drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.**
Typical Duties
- Repair hydraulic systems including repair or replacement of hoses, pistons, seals & pumps.
- Repairs all types of brake systems on light to heavy duty equipment including replacing worn out brake shoes or discs, repairs to master cylinders, etc.
- Perform basic welding & fabrication of the welding of bumper, braces, clutch rods, construction equip & blades.
- Diagnose problems to determine best, most cost effective & feasible way to repair equipment with existing parts & tools, improving repair methods when no standard exists.
- Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on both gasoline and diesel power engines.
- Repair gear boxes on heavy equipment, replacing gears, bearings, shafts, etc.
- Make road calls to perform minor and major repairs on equipment or tow as necessary.
- Perform major tune-ups for a wide variety of equipment.
- Provide both written and oral reports to the Superintendent and Certified Mechanic.
- Assist other Departments with tasks when instructed by the Superintendent.
- Operate hydraulic hose crimping machine, front-end alignment, air condition reclaimer, vacuum pump, 2 & 4 post hoist, all air impact equipment, wheel balancer, fuel injection tune-up kit, tire break down machine for cars and break down machine for large truck tires.
- In the absence of the Equipment Service Worker, must perform all duties for this position.
- Perform basic low voltage electrical repairs.
- Must have the ability to use all shop power tools & equipment, grinder, drill press, cutting torch and brake lathe.
- Must be able to drive various vehicles and equipment.
- When instructed, wash and clean designated city vehicles.
- Work under the supervision of Certified Mechanic
- Assists other employees in the performance of their duties.
- In coordination with supervisors, assist to manage transit vehicle maintenance to enable the public transportation system to meet the demand during expanded service hours.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or a GED.
- One (1) year of specialized schooling and technical training in automotive and diesel engines.
- Two (2) years of hands-on experience in automotive vehicles, light and heavy trucks as well as heavy equipment and diesel engine maintenance.
- Six (6) months of hands-on and technical schooling and training in hydraulic systems and repairs or troubleshooting hydraulic systems.
- One (1) year of technical training and hands-on experience in automotive electrical repairs and troubleshooting and on-board computer systems and diagnostic work.
- Must poses a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's license.
Knowledge of:
- Gasoline and diesel engines, automotive A/C, computer modules, hydraulics, and brakes on both vehicles, large trucks, and equipment.
- Safe operation of small equipment; operates tire bailer, skid steer, louder, and other various hand tools such as brooms, paint brushes, saws, hammers, hoes and shovels.
- Perform functions with minimal supervision; understand and follow basic safety precautions, rules and regulations, establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationship with others.
- Moderately heavy work involving frequent standing, walking, balancing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling and squatting; pushing, pulling and lifting items weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services.
- Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Clovis policies.
- Essential duties are predominantly performed indoors with exposure to all types of weather conditions.
- Employee is exposed to airborne particles, potentially toxic and/or caustic chemicals, and extreme temperatures, travel from site to site, work around traffic and heavy construction equipment.
- Use of safety shoes, glasses and other equipment is required
Cigna Health Insurance
Medical Employee Only - In Network deductible $1000
Employee portion = $38.17 per pay period (24) or $916.08 annually
City portion = $318.07 per pay period (24) or $8,139.12 (90% of cost)
Medical Employee + Family - In Network deductible $3,000
Employee portion = $89.79 per pay period (24) or $2,154.96 annually
City portion = $808.20 per pay period (24) or $19,396.80 (90% of cost)
Dental
United Concordia options of 2 plans 100% employee cost
Vision
Davis Vision 100% employee cost
Life Insurance
$40,000 paid by the City on employee (if enrolled in short term disability)
$2,000 paid by City for dependents (if enrolled in short term disability)
Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance
Short-Term/Long Term Disability 100 % employee cost
Voluntary Short-Term Disability 70% of weekly income after 15 day waiting period
/Long Term Disability 60% of weekly income after 180 day waiting period
Flexible Spending Accounts 100% employee cost
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Choices
ICMA Employee Contributes minimum of 3% City matches 14% (of total wages)
PERA Employee Contributes 15.15% City matches 10.3%
Fire - Municipal Fire Plan 5 Employee contributes 19.7% City 22.4%
Police - Municipal Police Plan 5 Employee contributes 18.3% City 19.65%
Time Off
Vacation Accrual 84 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 120 hours annually) increases at intervals 7 and 15 years
Sick Accrual 96 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 134.4 annually)
(at 20 years with separation get 50% of sick leave balance)
11 paid holidays
Physical Examination Leave - 4 hours annually
Bereavement Leave
Voting Leave - 1 hour
Personal Day
Tuition Assistance - job related 100% of tuition cost reimbursed
Option of Sick Leave Bank
01
A requirement of the position is you must have a high school diploma or GED. Do you confirm you have a high school diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
02
A requirement of this position is you must possess a current, valid drivers license (equivalent to a NM Class "D"), do you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you possess a valid New Mexico Class B Commercial Drivers License?
- No
- Class B
- Class A
04
I understand if I do not possess a valid NM Commercial Driver's License, I will be required to obtain one within 6 months of date of hire.
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have Six (6) months of hands-on and technical schooling and training in hydraulic systems and repairs or troubleshooting hydraulic systems?
- NO
- YES
06
A requirement of this position is you must have at least one (1) year experience in the general maintenance and operation of large commercial trucks and other light to heavy machinery, do you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you have experience do you have using all automotive and heavy duty repair tools, including computerized diagnostic systems?
- Yes
- No
08
How many years of experience or education in the following areas: maintenance, repair and troubleshooting gasoline and diesel engines, cars, light and heavy equipment, hydraulic systems, and automotive electrical and computer systems?
09
This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position by the City of Clovis and/or the USDOT and is subject to City of Clovis' drug testing policy and/or regulations set for by USDOT to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Please confirm you understand this position is subject to the City drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.
- Yes
- No
10
This position requires occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, are you able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
11
Were you referred by Workforce?
- Yes
- No
Required Question