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Chaves County Diesel Mechanic in Roswell, New Mexico
Veterans Preference:
The Jobs for Veterans Act mandates priority of service to veterans seeking employment and training opportunities. To ensure compliance with this law, this job posting will be available only to veterans for the first 24 hours. After this period, the job will be released to all jobseekers.
JOB SUMMARY:Employee is responsible for all repairs and maintenance of county road equipment and vehicles.Responsibilities include diagnosing problems with heavy automotive and construction equipment; determines themost effective means to repair problems with existing parts and tools. Improvise repair methods when no standardmethod exists, making recommendations for outside repairs when necessary. Routine servicing and preventativemaintenance of assigned equipment. Employee must perform all related work as required and other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS: Retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or G.E.D.; four years experience in heavy gasoline anddiesel powered engine repair.
Licenses/Certification:Valid N.M. Class A CDL with a good driving record. Mobile Air Conditioning Certification orthe ability to obtain said certification within six months of hire.
Desirable Qualifications: Vocational training with emphasis on heavy equipment repair.Other. Post offer Drug Analysis Test and/or pre-employment physical. Drivers license, Employment and criminal background investigation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities RequiredProficiently understand diagrams and instruction in repair manuals and technical bulletins.
Working knowledge in the use of both oxyacetylene and ARC welding equipment.
Considerable knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair ofequipment including principals of operation. Occupational hazards and the safety precautions necessary in theautomotive and equipment repair trade.
Journey level skillMust be able to complete forms and provide clear and concise records of work performed. Must have the ability todiagnose mechanical problems and perform suitable repair methods.
SPECIAL NOTE: Chaves County is a drug free employer. All applicants for this position will be required to pass abackground check and will be subject to post offer, pre-employment drug test.
INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS APPLY AT: Required application forms are available at the Countys Job Posting Boardlocated in the west wing of the County Administrative Center or at www.chavescounty.gov. Applications may bereturned to Human Resources in the County Manager Suite at Suite 180, Chaves County Administrative Center, #1Saint Marys Place, Roswell, NM 88203, mailed by closing date to Chaves County Human Resources, PO Box 1817,Roswell, NM 88202-1817 or emailed to emma.dominguez@chavescounty.gov
Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerWe consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital orveteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected class
