What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Mechanic position at City of Albuquerque, NM?
Salary : $55,016.00 - $57,096.00 Annually
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 2500948
Department : Transit
Division : TR-ABQ Ride Inspect and Maint
Opening Date : 01 / 29 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 12 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain
Bargaining Unit : BL
Position Summary
Lead, oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for maintaining, repairing, overhauling mechanical engines and equipment; perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug / alcohol testing.
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.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
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
Four (4) years experience in minor and major automotive maintenance and mechanical repair of a variety of vehicles and equipment.
Possession of valid ASE Certifications 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 (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.
Preferred Knowledge
- Methods, equipment and materials used in the overhaul, repair and maintenance of automobiles, buses and heavy equipment
- Operations, services and activities of a mechanical maintenance program
- Principles of lead supervision and training
- Methods and techniques of mechanical maintenance and repair work
- Methods and techniques of metal fabrication and welding
- Operational characteristics of mechanical repair equipment and tools including testing equipment, lathes and a variety of hand and power tools
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
Preferred Skills & Abilities
City of Albuquerque Employee Benefits
The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.
The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state's retirement system.
Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.
Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).
Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and / or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.
Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?
Do you possess valid ASE Certifications?
Required Question
Salary : $55,016 - $57,096
