Heavy Truck Mechanic

Posting Close Date :

Applicants must submit their completed application by 03-01-2025 at 11 : 59 p.m. MST

ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Summary

The Heavy Truck Mechanic position at the City of Tucson's Environmental and General Services Department rebuilds and installs components and makes service calls, performs preventative maintenance to chassis, and performs body components repairs to heavy trucks and equipment.

Work is performed under the supervision of a Fleet Services Supervisor. This position does not supervise.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Repairs equipment and makes service calls by diagnosing, troubleshooting, and replacing defective parts and components. Ensures safety by using proper equipment relevant to the repair and following required protocols. Installs new parts and components by welding and fabricating parts as needed.
• Performs preventative maintenance by replacing fluids and filters in equipment, measuring, adjusting, and recording test results, cleaning, and replacing components in equipment, checking and adjusting components, and ensuring equipment is in proper operating condition prior to releasing to operator. Tracks vehicle repairs through enterprise asset management system and / or department reporting protocols for scheduling, estimates, billing, and documentation purposes.
• Rebuilds and installs diesel, gasoline, and natural gas engines by disassembling, inspecting, measuring and evaluating internal and external engine parts. Verifies parts clearance and tolerance and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Interprets and applies information from technical manuals, web sites, schematics, wiring diagrams, system flows to diagnose and resolve issues. Investigates malfunctions and breakdowns by running diagnostics, checking for leaks and tears, and using appropriate equipment to diagnose problems.
• Contains and safely disposes of hazardous wastes. Repaints and labels equipment as needed. Maintains shop by cleaning and degreasing shop areas. Orders parts as needed.
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned

Working conditions as follows :

Work schedule may include early morning, late evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and on-call. Reporting location is Thomas O. Price Service Center.

Often works under the following conditions; exposure to extreme physical, ergonomic, or hazardous environment, which includes but is not limited to dirt, grime, chemical, loud noise and unfavorable odors.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

6 months post High School, Four (4) years of directly related experience

Application and Special Instructions

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS :

As part of the online application process, all applicants are required to submit an update. Applications received that do not contain a resume will be considered incomplete and will not be considered further in this recruitment process.

INTERVIEW INFORMATION :

In-person interviews will be held on March 19, 2025.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS :

Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire and as a condition of passing probation and must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

Must provide own hand tools prior to or on the first day of hire.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION :

Great incentive pay offered by our General Services team, such as Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Certification Pay, Certified Compressed Natural Gas Inspector Certification Pay, Tool Enhancement Allowance Programs, and Shift Differential Pay.

With the ASE Pay Program, you can receive a maximum of $4.56 per hour in addition to your base pay upon successful completion or proof of ASE certification.

As a Certified Compressed Natural Gas Inspector, you can receive $200 per pay period.

The Tool Enhancement Allowance Program provides compensation to permanent (employees who have completed probation) Heavy Truck Mechanics with an annual allowance of $1,500.

The shift for this position is 1 : 30 p.m. to 10 : 00 p.m. and a supplementary shift pay of $4.00 an hour will be added to the base pay. The supplementary pay will be in effect until June 30, 2025, thereafter the supplemental second shift pay will revert to $1.00 an hour for hours worked between 6 : 00 p.m. - 10 : 00 p.m.

Any questions, please call Demetria Z. Lopez, Lead HR Analyst at (520) 262-3792.

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J5322 - Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic

To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click here .

Compensation Grade

G106

Hourly Range

24.16 - 41.68 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, and internal equity.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

General Services Department

Department Link

https : / / www.tucsonaz.gov / Departments / Environmental-and-General-Services

Background Check : This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.

ABOUT US

Benefits : The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at https : / / www.tucsonaz.gov / Departments / Human-Resources / Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

Citizenship : The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status.

City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Veterans / Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD). Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD

The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at EmployeeLeaves@tucsonaz.gov or 520-791-2619.

Recruiter Name

Demetria Lopez (102395)

Recruiter Email

egsd_hr@tucsonaz.gov

For Human Resources general questions please contact 520-791-4241.

Salary : $1,500