Automotive Service & RepairHeavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle Maintenance
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
Six months of post-high-school education is required.
Four years of directly related experience is required; relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
A valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D driver's license is required.
A Mobile Air Conditioning Society certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire, as a condition of passing probation, and maintained throughout employment; training will be provided.
New hires must provide their own hand tools before or on their first day of hire.
Applicants must complete a basic physical, a 75-pound lift test, a long audio test, and Hepatitis B vaccine or titer requirements.
Applicants must submit an updated resume with the application.
The employer hires U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens; new employees must provide employment eligibility verification.
Responsibilities
Repair equipment and make service calls by diagnosing, troubleshooting, and replacing defective parts and components; use appropriate safety equipment and protocols; install new parts and components, welding and fabricating parts as needed.
Perform preventive maintenance by replacing fluids and filters, measuring, adjusting, and recording test results, cleaning and replacing components, checking and adjusting components, and ensuring equipment is in proper operating condition before release to the operator.
Track vehicle repairs through the enterprise asset management system or department reporting protocols for scheduling, estimates, billing, and documentation.
Rebuild and install diesel, gasoline, and natural gas engines by disassembling, inspecting, measuring, and evaluating engine parts; verify clearances and tolerances and make adjustments as needed.
Interpret and apply technical manuals, websites, schematics, wiring diagrams, and system flows to diagnose and resolve issues.
Investigate malfunctions and breakdowns by running diagnostics, checking for leaks and tears, and using appropriate diagnostic equipment.
Contain and safely dispose of hazardous waste.
Repaint and label equipment as needed.
Maintain the shop by cleaning and degreasing work areas.
Order parts as needed.
Desired Qualifications
Four years of experience maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding heavy and specialized trucks, construction equipment, and street maintenance equipment.
Experience repairing airbrake, electrical, hydraulic, powertrain, and suspension systems.
Posting Close Date
Application and Special Instructions
**This position will remain open continuously. Applications will be reviewed each 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. As part of the online application process, all applicants are required to submit an updated resume at the time of application. Applications received that do not contain a resume will be considered incomplete and will not be considered further in this recruitment process.**
This position requires the successful completion of the following pre-employment requirements.
• Basic Physical • 75 lb. Lift Test • Long Audio Test • Hep B Vaccine/Titer
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
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.
New hires must provide their own hand tools prior to or on the first day of hire.
**All training for certifications listed above will be provided and are required within listed time frame as a condition of passing probation and must be maintained throughout the employment of this position.**
Great incentive pay offered including Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification Pay, Certified Compressed Natural Gas Inspector Certification Pay, Tool Enhancement Allowance Programs and Shift Differential Pay.
Recruiter contact information: If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Brownell at [email protected].
ABOUT THIS JOB
Position Specific Summary
The Heavy Truck Mechanic position at the City of Tucson’s General Services Department rebuilds and installs components and makes service calls, performs preventive 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
Work schedule may include early morning, late evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and on-call.
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
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Six (6) months post high school. Experience: Four (4) years of directly related experience Equivalency: Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
License/Certifications: Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D – Driver License – Arizona Department of Transportation – Motor Vehicle Division
Preferred Qualifications Four (4) years of maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding heavy and specialized trucks, construction, and street maintenance equipment. Experience in repairs of airbrake systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, powertrain systems, and suspension systems.
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.
This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.
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. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.
City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer
The City 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).
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 [email protected] or 520-791-2619.