Summary
Repairs and overhauls municipal vehicles by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Examines vehicle to discern the nature and extent of damage or malfunction.
- Plans work procedure.
- Raises vehicle, with hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicle.
- Removes unit such as engine, transmission, or differential.
- Disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear.
- Repairs or replaces parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.
- Overhauls or replaces carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
- Rebuilds parts such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks.
- Rewires ignition system, lights, and instrument panel.
- Replace and adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers, and solders leaks in radiator.
- Mends damaged body and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents and welding broken parts.
- Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers
- Oversees emergency equipment installation and operation maintenance on emergency vehicles.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Required: A valid Class B (CDL) Driver’s License with a clean driving record is required for this position. Driving is a requirement of this position
The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.
To learn more details, vist our benefits page.
01
Do you currently possess a valid Texas Class Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)?
02
How many years of professional experience do you have working as a mechanic or performing vehicle repairs?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1-3 years
- 4-6 years
- More than 6 years
03
Which of the following vehicle systems or components have you personally diagnosed or repaired? (Select all that apply)
- Engine overhauls
- Electrical systems (including rewiring)
- Brakes and Suspension
- Air conditioning systems
- Emergency vehicle equipment
- Transmission or differential rebuilds
- None of the above
04
Are you able to regularly lift or move items weighing 50–100 pounds as required by this position?
- Yes
- No, not able to
- Yes, but prefer not to
05
Which diagnostic tools or equipment are you experienced with? (Select all that apply)
- A/C refrigerant recovery unit
- Battery/alternator testers
- Hydraulic jack or lift systems
- Welding or metal repair tools
- None of the above
06
Are you comfortable working in environments with extreme temperatures, moving parts, fumes, or other mechanical hazards?
- Yes
- No
- Occasionally
- Required Question
