Master Mechanic-Fire Shop

Job Posting Title
Master Mechanic-Fire Shop

Department
Fleet & Facilities

Location:
2400 BROADWAY SE

Pay
Probation Hourly Rate of $30.02

Union Hourly Rate of $30.63

Close Date
November 27, 2025

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

Mechanic Master classification will examine, diagnose, inspect, repair, replace, and rebuild mechanical and electrical components of general automotive, diesel, and heavy-duty equipment and fire apparatus. Provide technical assistance to all other mechanics as needed. Perform service calls as needed.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform servicing functions to include oil changes, greasing, lubrication; repair, replacement, rotation and balancing of tires; replacement of batteries, and drive belts on county vehicles, on road & off-road trucks, equipment, & fire apparatus.
• Respond to vehicle and equipment service calls from county fleet operators to include fire personnel and heavy equipment operators.
• Perform other preventive maintenance functions such as transmission, power steering and coolant flushes. Check brake systems, and repair windshields. Perform other required vehicle maintenance checks documenting all work assignments.
• Conduct vehicle inspections, diagnose, repair, and replace vehicle components such as bulbs, emergency lighting, batteries, headlights, equipment cutting blades as required.
• Deliver fuel to County equipment at County authorized job sites.
• Perform cosmetic repairs such as bumper strengthening and vehicle decal installation, replacement and removal.
• Diagnose, service and repair drive train and hydraulic systems including the repair of hydraulic cylinders, repacking of seals and other hydraulic work.
• Analyze automotive electrical circuits for various defects.
• Analyze, test, service, repair, and replace complete heating and air-conditioning systems.
• Inspect, service, repair and replace complete front and rear-end suspensions.
• Service, repair, and replace complete brake systems and perform major engine tune-ups.
• Inspect, service, diagnose, repair, and replace complete exhaust, fuel injection and carburetor systems.
• Conduct in-depth emissions system diagnosis and repairs.
• Diagnose, repair, and replace major components such as water pumps, fire pumps, starters, alternators, and generators.
• Perform complete engine repair or replacement. Perform in and out of frame overhauls.
• Diagnose, adjust, repair, and replace complete fuel management systems.
• Diagnose, repair, and replace complete transmission systems and components.
• Fabricate, weld, and repair a variety of equipment and devices.
• Perform service and repair of emergency vehicles; Fire Apparatus and/or Ambulances.
• Master Mechanic's in the General Fleet sop, perform emission testing, by Voluntary Status.
• Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned and assist all other levels of mechanics as required.
• The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED, plus five (5) years mechanic experience that may include one (1) year vocational training in the automotive field obtained from a post-secondary institution of either a Master ASE Mechanic Certification in Automotive (A Series) or a Master ASE Mechanic Certification in Medium/Heavy Truck (T Series).

Additional Requirements
SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

• Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination.
• Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
• Employee must keep work area clean and safe in accordance with OSHA requirements.
• Employee must possess a valid New Mexico driver's license. Must retain license while employed in this position.
• Employees at the General Fleet Shop may volunteer to obtain and maintain the Air Care Emission Testing Certifications.
• Incumbent, as a condition of employment, must obtain a Master ASE Mechanic Certification in Automotive (A Series) or a Master ASE Mechanic Certification in Medium/Heavy Truck (T Series) within nine (9) months of hire or following a job change. Failure to obtain the required certification within the specified timeframe will lead to the termination of employment. Must retain current Master Series ASE Certification while employed in this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Duties may be performed indoors or outdoors.
• Indoor duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
• Employee is exposed to natural weather conditions when diagnosing repairs in the field,
• Indoor duties are performed on an even, cement surface. Surfaces are typically dry.
• Outdoor surfaces include natural ground, asphalt, or concrete.
• Work hazards or potential work hazards include: the use of cranes, hoists, cutting torches, welders, drill press, grinders, drills, jacks, solvents, battery acid, moving machinery parts.
• Employee is exposed to battery acid, solvents, oil, diesel, gasoline, carburetor cleaner, antifreeze, grease, transmission fluids, cleaners, electric motor and brake cleaner and fire retardants.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS

• Employee may be required to own roll around, lockable toolbox with complete set of hand and air tools (at least ½" drive) needed to perform the job requirement.
• Employee uses the following equipment: general hand tools, computer analyzer, brake lathe, bench grinder, compressor, electric and gas welders, tommy lift, floor jacks, tire jack, related safety equipment, telephone, computer, radio, facsimile machine, internet, and photocopier.
• Employee handles paperwork and basic office supplies when performing administrative or record keeping duties.
• Employee handles the above-mentioned materials and substances.

FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS

• NOTE: You are not required to disclose information about physical or mental limitations that you believe will not interfere with your capability to do the job. On the other hand, if you want the employer to consider special arrangements to accommodate a physical or mental impairment, you may identify that impairment in the space provided and suggest the kind of accommodation that you believe would be appropriate.

Mental Functions

• Must be able to ask questions of supervisor and be able to listen to and follow verbal directions in English.
• Must be able to understand and follow written directions in English.
• Must be able to give and receive verbal and written directions in English.
• Must be able to speak and write clearly in order to communicate information essential to the operation of the mechanic shop.
• Must possess sound judgment and apply sound safety precautions in the operation of the vehicle maintenance shop.
• Must have the mental ability to analyze, test, repair, and inspect systems on fire and rescue vehicles.
• Must have the ability to conduct diagnoses with the use of electronic computer testing equipment.
• Must have the ability to apply knowledge gained from vehicle maintenance manuals and operation manuals in order to repair vehicles and equipment.

Physical Functions

• Must be able to stand/walk for an entire shift.
• Must be able to climb and descend stairs or a step stool as needed.
• Must be able to kneel and crouch for short periods of time as needed on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to bend at the waist and twist/rotate waist as needed on a constant basis when repairing vehicles.
• Must be able to work with arms extended on a constant basis when repairing vehicles and equipment.
• Must be able to work with arms bent on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to push/pull with arms with an estimated force of 40 pounds as needed.
• Must be able to lift an estimated 50 pounds from ground to waist or chest level as needed.
• Must be able to carry an estimated 50 pounds as needed on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to grasp/manipulate equipment in a bilaterally coordinated manner when performing repair duties.
• Must be able to use finger dexterity in the use of the above-mentioned tools, machines, and equipment.
• Must be able to coordinate the use of hands and eyes in the performance of essential duties when diagnosing, repairing, or fabricating parts for maintenance or repair of equipment
• Must have eyesight sufficient to be able to perform essential duties.
• Must be able to use legs and feet to stand, walk, climb/descend stairs, and drive as needed to perform essential duties.