What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Mechanic I, 206, Fleet Management position at City of Laredo, TX?
Salary : $42,307.20 Annually
Location : Laredo, TX
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : B252810-4
Department : Fleet Management
Division : Fleet Management
Opening Date : 11 / 25 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Job Description
Provides automotive and diesel maintenance support. Provides training to EMS staff on emergency vehicle systems, applies knowledge of automotive and diesel industries, and maintains updated tool inventory.
Essential Functions / Job Competencies / Physical Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Provides preventative maintenance to EMS and suppression units.
- Installs brake systems including air and hydraulic systems on all City fire trucks, ambulances, vehicles, or equipment.
- Performs repair and maintenance on manual steering gears, power steering, and tandem axle suspensions.
- Performs oil changes, transmission services, coolant service, lube, minor repairs, oil sampling, and lighting repairs.
- Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors, and other business contacts.
- Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
- Performs related work as required.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
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WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Effort Requirements
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Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
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Exposures
Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements
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Travel
Position will require the employee to travel
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Minimum Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Valid Licenses and Certifications
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Desirable Licenses or Certifications
As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.
Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions / positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and / or test if applicable.
City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.
The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees :
For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at : under Employee Benefits
Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?
What is your highest level of education?
Do you have one (1) year of experience in automotive mechanic or related experience?
From the experience you provided on your application, list the name of the agencies you performed these duties with : Note : Do not answer this question with "See Resume" or "See Application". Doing so will automatically disqualify your application from the process. )
I understand that failure to complete ALL sections of my application, including the "Driver License" (if appicable), "Education", "Work Experience", "Certifications and Licenses" (if applicable), "Agency-Wide Questions", and "Job Specific Supplemental Questions" will result in my application not being processed.
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Salary : $42,307
