NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Mechanic Assistant
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$73K/yr - $89K/yr
0+ years expNEOGOV is recruiting for the Mechanic Assistant position within the City of Fremont's Maintenance Operations Department. The role involves performing preventive maintenance services and safety inspections on various City vehicles and equipment, along with minor repairs and maintenance tasks under supervision.
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Responsibilities
Performs routine preventive maintenance services and safety inspections on all City vehicles and equipment
Performs work in the field, Police Department shop, and/or the Fleet Service Center
Drains and dispenses fuel, oil, water, coolant, and other vehicle fluids as required
Inflates, inspects, repairs and changes automotive and equipment tires
Balances tires
Cleans, washes, waxes and details vehicles
Replaces and/or repairs lubricant fittings, clamps, belts, light bulbs, fuses and other electrical components
Inspects, maintains and replaces automotive vehicles gasoline and diesel-powered equipment batteries
Performs minor/semi-skilled repairs on vehicles and equipment which are easily accessible with minimal removal of other mechanical components to access them to include but not limited to: replacing radiators; coolant hoses; water pumps, wheel bearings; alternators; starters; shocks; motor mounts; brake shoes/pads and machine brake drums/rotors
Uses equipment such as auto and truck tire changers; tire balancers; hoists; high pressure washer; electronic diagnostic equipment for initial inspection and diagnosis; smog tester; computers; electronic battery analyzer; and other equipment associated with maintenance and repair of City vehicles and equipment
Diagnoses minor electrical and mechanical problems and refer major problems to the Fleet Mechanic II
Checks vehicle trouble codes for minor repairs
Reports vehicle accident damage
Repairs/replaces steering components
Adjusts and replaces minor body parts and accessories such as door latches and hinges, mirrors, and lenses which do not require the skills of a journey mechanic
Operates tow truck and forklift
Services diesel and gas generators at all City facilities
Maintains the shop in a clean and orderly condition
Cleans up fluid spills
May receive and sign for deliveries of tires, materials and parts
Maintains related shop, maintenance and inventory records
Installs police car transmitters/receivers and computers
Performs smog inspections
Performs minor maintenance and repair on heavy vehicles and equipment, i.e. fire apparatus, street sweepers, dump trucks, loaders, and large generators under the general direction of the Fleet Mechanic II
Installs and programs roof light bars
Installs and removes vehicle tracking devices (GPS units)
Completes minor repairs of City fuel dispensing equipment such as dispensing hoses, nozzles and filters
Inspects CNG tanks on a wide variety of automobiles and vehicles
Qualification
Required
Completion of high school or equivalent
Six months of paid experience servicing vehicles or motorized equipment
Must possess a valid Class C California Driver's License at the time of appointment
Must obtain and maintain a valid Class B California Driver's License within twelve (12) months of hire or by the end of the probationary period
Preferred
One year or more of paid experience servicing motorized equipment
One year or more of technical training
Benefits
General and holiday leave
Medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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