A Town of Payson application is required to be submitted directly to the Town of Payson Human Resources Department. Applications submitted on other platforms will not be considered.
Mechanic Trainee, Mechanic, or Senior Mechanic
$20.53 - $37.20 per hour
First application review 4/21/2025. Open until filled.
The Position
The Mechanic Trainee, Mechanic, or Senior Mechanic performs specialized skilled trainee-level mechanical and technical work in the maintenance and repair of a variety of Town vehicles to include Police and Fire vehicles, light to heavy duty trucks, cars, and other related vehicles and equipment. Assists in planning, organizing, coordinating, and keeping records of all work performed and scheduling of preventative maintenance and recommending ordering of parts and supplies. Incumbents exercise considerable independence in diagnosing drive-ability, repairing deficiencies, and verifying proper performance. Although repair jobs performed are generally inspected upon completion, incumbents must be able to carry out all phases of the work from start to completion without assistance and are expected to exercise independent judgment in determining methods of repair after receiving written or oral instruction concerning the operating condition of a piece of equipment.
The Ideal Candidate
The Mechanic Trainee will have graduated from high school or have GED equivalent. Must possess a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or be able to obtain same within six months. Must obtain at least one ASE certification 4, 5 or 6 or as otherwise determined within 12 months of appointment.
The Mechanic will have graduated from high school or have GED equivalent. Have three (3) years experience as a mechanic in both gasoline and diesel engines, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or must obtain same within 60 days of appointment. Must possess ASE certifications 4, 5 and 6 or as otherwise determined within 12 months of appointment.
The Senior Mechanic will have graduated from high school or have GED equivalent. Have five (5) years experience a mechanic in both gasoline and diesel engines, including being responsible for making decisions concerning the maintenance and repair of vehicle and equipment, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or must obtain same within 60 days of appointment. Must possess a “Master” ASE certification relating to equipment used by the Town, or approved equivalent.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs computerized drivability diagnostics, repairs, tests and adjusts all types of diesel, gasoline and alternative fuel engine and emissions systems to manufacturer specifications;
- Diagnoses, adjusts and repairs electric systems;
- Performs all types of equipment and vehicle maintenance including but not limited to oil changes, replacing filters, lubrication, wheel bearing service, tire service, transmission service and differential service;
- Diagnoses, locates and repairs defects in electrical, electronic, and computerized vehicle systems including but not limited to anti-lock brakes, traction control, supplemental impact resistant (air bags), lighting systems, starting and charging systems, emission control systems and transmission systems;
- Diagnoses, adjusts, and repairs braking systems, including but not limited to replacing friction materials, resurfacing rotors and drums, replacing sensors, actuators, and hydraulic parts;
- Diagnoses, repairs and replaces components on miscellaneous systems, such as doors, windows, locks, handles, interior and exterior trim;
- Diagnoses, repairs, adjusts and replaces computerized climate control air conditioning and heating system components;
- Diagnoses, adjusts and repairs drive trains, including but not limited to clutches, manual/automatic transmissions/transaxles, transfer cases, drive shafts and differentials;
- Diagnoses, adjusts and repairs all types of suspensions including but not limited to replacing shocks/struts, replacing bushings, replacing ball joints/king pins and springs; Diagnoses, repairs and replaces 12 and 110/240 volt computerized electronic components on all types of vehicles and related equipment systems and computerized emergency vehicle and related equipment lighting systems;
- Diagnoses, adjusts and repair all types of conventional and computer controlled mobile air condition systems;
- Diagnoses equipment for proper operation by using test equipment, operating and/or road testing;
- Repairs vehicle and related equipment body components, trim hardware and accessories;
- Performs service calls making repairs or towing as needed;
- Performs all maintenance, repairs, and disposal of generated wastes according to applicable town, state and federal environmental laws;
- Prepares and keeps records related to automotive repair work, work order requests and status, labor expenditures, estimates and proposed or completed projects;
- Performs repairs on heavy equipment by welding, rebuilding and replacing broken parts.
- Removes and replaces major engine and drive train parts such as engines, transmissions, and differentials.
- Operates various machines such as lathes, drill presses, and related shop equipment and tools;
- Inspects, maintains and repairs varied automotive equipment such as automobiles, trucks, tractors, power booms, sweepers, rollers, etc.;
- Assists in diagnosing vehicle and equipment problems, researches catalogues for parts and ordering merchandise and supplies as directed by the Senior Mechanic.
- Coordinates service with the Senior Mechanic, Street Operations Manager, Street Crew Leader and various departments to assist in following planned work schedules.
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment. Works in the shop area and in the field as needed.
- Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
- Models the Town of Payson’s organizational purpose to Anticipate, Create and Serve by demonstrating our core behaviors and values of Integrity, Adaptability, Collaboration, and Excellence.
For additional information and to apply, please visit:
https://www.paysonaz.gov/departments/internal-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities
A Town of Payson application is required to be submitted directly to the Town of Payson Human Resources Department. Applications submitted on other platforms will not be considered.