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Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic

Sandoval County
Rio Rancho, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 11/9/2024 CLOSED ON 2/8/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic position at Sandoval County?

Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled maintenance and repair activities on gasoline and diesel powered automotive, heavy and light construction equipment, and other power equipment; performs other related duties as assigned/directed. 

A job description is intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job. Job descriptions are not intended to list all duties performed within the job. 

Education and Experience:
  • High School Diploma/GED Certificate from an accredited institution and one (1) year of experience as a skilled mechanic in the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of gasoline/diesel powered vehicles and/or heavy equipment that includes routine and specialized work which could include working on fire, EMS, and other light/medium duty trucks, and heavy road/construction equipment.
 
Required Licenses or Certifications:
  • Valid New Mexico Driver’s License
  • Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
  • Ability to maintain required driver’s license based on assignment
 
This is a safety- sensitive position subject to random drug testing in accordance with County policy Article XIII Drug and Alcohol Policy and Testing-Drug Free Workplace of the Sandoval County Personnel Rules and Regulation.
  • Performs equipment inspections, conducts diagnostics, identifies mechanical difficulties, and performs preventative maintenance and repair work on gas and diesel equipment in assigned area; performs on-site service calls as needed; test drives vehicles and equipment; and transports equipment into shop if needed in order to make repairs. 
  • Performs servicing functions to include oil changes, greasing, lubrication; repair, replacement and balancing of tires on County vehicles, road equipment and heavy equipment. 
  • Replaces or repairs faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms and related parts. 
  • Overhauls, repairs, and adjust engines, transmissions, differentials and clutches; tunes up engines, replaced ignition parts, cleans and adjusts carburetors; diagnoses and repairs computerized control systems, ignition systems, power steering, and cooling systems. 
  • Prepares and replaces components such as generators, distributors, relays, lights and switches; repairs, adjusts, and replaces brake systems including disc, hydraulic, air brakes, and machining/cutting rotors/drums; mount, dismount and balance tires; minor paint and body repair; steam clean equipment, vehicles and tools. 
  • Welds, fabricates, and assembles parts and equipment for automotive and heavy equipment; assists with purchase and inventory of equipment maintenance parts and materials; maintains work, time, and material records. 
  • Enters related vehicle/equipment records via a personal computer and work management software; cleans and maintains supplies, tools, equipment, instruments, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations. 
  • Assists other mechanics in the performance of mechanical repairs as needed.
  • Performs other job-related tasks as assigned.

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