Salary : $43,006.79 – $52,234.47 Annually
Location : East Dallas, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: HRNCS-MECHANIC-II-PKR
Department: Park & Recreation
* Org (REQUIRED): 5275 Tenison Golf Course
Opening Date: 10/02/2023
Closing Date: 11/10/2023 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 II performs a wide variety of journeyman level mechanic repairs and maintenance services on gasoline and diesel-powered heavy equipment to maintain equipment in operational readiness.
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, monitors recycling and environmental standards.
- 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; replaces tires, suspension, and other parts and equipment.
- Performs state mandated inspections to ensures appropriate work is completed; research parts and equipment to determine the necessary course of action for repair and maintenance work.
- Assists in emergency towing situations and various accident occurrences, tows vehicles and equipment for repair and maintenance.
- 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.
- Trains and educates other mechanics on procedures and methods for repairs; ensures all work is done accurately and effectively with strong attention to detail.
- 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 mechanical principles, methods, procedures, and tool use.
- 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 lead and train other mechanics.
- Ability to complete apprenticeship training for the maintenance and repair of equipment.
- Establishing and maintaining strong and effective relationships
Minimum Qualifications
Experience
2 Years performing mechanical work.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid Texas Driver’s License
May require – Texas CDL – Group B – Commercial Driver’s License
Education
High School Diploma, GED
Supplemental Information
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
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Do you have at least two (2) years of performing mechanical work?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have one of the following Valid Texas Driver’s License?
- Texas Class C
- Texas CDL Class B
- None of the above
Required Question