Salary : $40,526.26 – $46,809.79 Annually
Location : Southeast Dallas, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: HRNCS-MECHANICI-PKR
Department: Park & Recreation
* Org (REQUIRED): 5217 Equipment Maintenance
Opening Date: 08/14/2023
Closing Date: 8/25/2023 11:59 PM Central
Position Purpose
Welcome to the City of Dallas!
The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex.
We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.
What do we offer?
A competitive salary, five-year vested pension plan, great benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, qualifying childcare assistance, paid time off and more.
Join our diverse workforce and help us in providing excellent service to the residents of Dallas while building a rewarding career.
Overview
The Mechanic I assists, supports, and participates with journey level mechanics performing preventive maintenance and repair of motorized equipment, gasoline and diesel engines, or maintenance on a variety of equipment at water treatment plants and pumping stations to ensure full operating capacity during routine and emergency conditions.
Essential Functions
- Performs preventive and periodic maintenance, inspections and repairs to the fuel, ignition, electrical, braking,
and other systems in automotive equipment and power tools to ensure safe and operational equipment. - Repairs and maintains hydraulic equipment using hand and special tools or certifiable welds to provide functional equipment at all times; pulls, labels, cleans, and places into inventory parts from damaged vehicles to be used in repairing other damaged vehicles; inventories, checks out, checks in, and orders parts and routine items for equipment and tools; prepares old vehicles that are being removed from service to be auctioned at public auction.
- Assists in the inspection, dismantling, repair, adjustment, and installation of equipment such as large water pumps, electric motors, and valves under the supervision of a journey-level plant mechanic to ensure water pumping stations and treatment plants are maintained at full operating capacity.
- Sharpens lawn mowing implements and blades and performs minor maintenance to maintain the working condition of mowing equipment; performs scheduled preventive maintenance and inspection of equipment such as routinely checking operating conditions, oil and grease levels, and adjustments to prevent premature breakdown of equipment.
- Completes job tickets, work orders and keeps records such as work performed, amount of time required, repairs, parts, and preventive maintenance completed and other paperwork to document work and conditions of equipment; drives a wrecker to work sites or field locations to repair or retrieve city vehicles or equipment.
- Communicates with a variety of employees, divisions, other city departments, and parts vendors to coordinate the repair of equipment and obtain materials.
- Maintains tools and equipment on assigned vehicle and gathers tools and parts needed for repairs, modifications, and installations.
- Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
- Performs state mandated inspections to ensures appropriate work is completed.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of basic mechanical principles and tool use.
- Knowledge of pump overhaul requirements per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operations manual.
- Automotive employees need basic knowledge of hand, pneumatic, and electric tools used in automotive repair.
- Ability to diagnose and plan the repair of a wide variety of automotive and diesel mechanical problems.
- Ability to read and understand automotive and mechanical repair manuals used in the repair of automotive machinery.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
- Ability to complete apprenticeship training for the maintenance and repair of equipment.
- Establishing and maintaining strong and effective relationships.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience
1 Year in performing mechanical work.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid Texas Driver’s License
May require – Texas – Group B – Commercial Driver’s License
Education
High School Diploma, GED
Supplemental Information
Other Requirements
- One (1) year of experience in mechanical maintenance/ repair of automotive, truck, or industrial equipment (large/small water pumps or motors).
- Valid Texas Driver’s License and good driving record.
- Subject to twenty-four/seven (24/7) on-call.
- Ability to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Preferences
Welding skills is a plus.
Working Conditions and Hazards
- While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
- The employee is subject to walk, push, pull, lie on a creeper, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is required to carry, lift or move heavy items, stand or lie on hard surfaces and in muddy areas in the field.
- The nature of this position may require that work is conducted in the evening, after hours and/or on weekends on occasion. Flexibility is essential.
- Often works in a non-climate-controlled environment in a shop area or field exposed to noise, fumes from equipment, grease, petroleum distillates, dust and dirt.
- Maybe exposed to electrical shock hazards and toxic chemicals as well as physical danger associated with equipment repair.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this classification and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skill required. The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
To view the employee benefits offered by the City of Dallas
01
Do you have one (1) year of experience in mechanical maintenance/ repair of automotive, truck, or industrial equipment (large/small water pumps or motors).
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a Valid Texas Driver’s License with a good driving record?
- Yes
- No
- N/A (not applicable)
03
If required, are you able to obtain a Texas Class A CDL or Class B CDL Driver’s License within the first three (3) months of employment?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have welding experience?
- Yes
- No
05
If required, are you able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment, in a shop area or field, exposed to noise, fumes from equipment, grease, petroleum distillates, dust and dirt?
- Yes
- No
06
If required, are you able to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays?
- Yes
- No
07
If required, are you able to work on a twenty-four/seven (24/7) on-call status?
- Yes
- No
08
I understand, that if I do not possess a High School Diploma or GED, that the highest level of education that I list on this application will be verified.
- Yes
- No
Required Question