Mechanic

As a Mechanic, you spend your day troubleshooting electrical systems on vehicles and performs required repairs. Your work typically involves repairing, adjusting brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle assemblies and related systems. Your job is essential to the city, and you perform ignition checks and charging systems for proper operation. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city. This can include maintaining records of services, time, and materials used in repairs of all city vehicles. When you are not out in the city, you generally maintain all vehicles in satisfactory condition to meet state inspection requirements, inventory of equipment, supplies/parts, and provides support equipment. You also ensure to provide emergency field assistance to disabled equipment and vehicles as needed. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone like you with technical skills appropriate to the work environment, and you finding genuine enjoyment in what you do!

• High school diploma, GED or equivalency or Technical School Graduate with emphasis on automotive, diesel mechanics and/or automotive electrical systems.
  • Preferred: Technical School Graduate with emphasis on automotive, diesel mechanics and/or automotive electrical systems. ASE Certified

• Three (3) years of experience in vehicle and engine maintenance and repair.
  • Preferred: Five (5) years' experience in vehicle and engine maintenance and repair
• Must have a current and valid class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Air Brake Endorsement from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record and insurable by the City's current insurance carrier.
  
  • Preferred: A current and valid class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Air Brake Endorsement from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record and insurable by the City's current insurance carrier
  • If an applicant possesses a CDL, but does not possess the required endorsement(s), the applicant must obtain the necessary endorsement within thirty (30) days of initial employment with the Department.
  • ASE Certified.

Are you someone who prefers hands-on work? Do you have knowledge of vehicle and equipment repair? Do you enjoy troubleshooting electrical systems? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Mechanic job!

If you feel that you have the right skills in automotive, diesel mechanics and automotive electrical systems to succeed as our Mechanic, apply now using our mobile-friendly application.

Location: 78541

Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.

Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.