Job Description

Posting number: 01353

Department: Development Services

Division: Equipment Services

Job classification: Mechanic

Posting type: Open

Categories: Fleet Services

Summary

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

Our Core Values

We LOVE DeSoto

• L- We lift up our community
• O- We take ownership of our collective performance
• V- We value and respect all employees
• E- We empower employees to grow

The purpose of this position is to prepare and service vehicles and equipment. This is accomplished by preparing vehicles and equipment for service; completing preventive maintenance; maintaining the shop and related equipment; making service calls; and completing corrective repairs. Other duties include tire and lube technician tasks and maintaining records of all work performed.

Examples of duties

• Maintains safe and efficient operation of vehicles and equipment by inspecting parts for damage, wear, and proper operation; diagnosing damage or malfunctions; completing preventive maintenance activities; and completing repairs
• Estimates repairs by determining and calculating costs of parts, materials, or equipment required; submitting estimates for purchase; and ordering as appropriate
• Repairs vehicles by disassembling, replacing, testing and reassembling parts and equipment
• Prepares new vehicles for service by installing special equipment and fixtures; completing specialized requests; and ensuring vehicles and special equipment are in proper order and functional
• Maintains work area by stacking tires; cleaning tools and equipment; inspecting tools and equipment for damage and wear; completing minor maintenance and repairs; and assisting with general shop cleanup; and
• Performs other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid Driver's License

Supplemental information

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of modern automotive

technology;

• Knowledge of hazards and standard safety precautions related to full-service automotive

shops;

• Skill in the maintenance and operation of major automotive systems such as electric, mechanical,

heating and cooling pneumatic, and/or electronic, and typical causes of system malfunctions;

• Skill in working within a full-service automotive shop;
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing goals and priorities; and
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.