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Job Description
An island community rich in history and opportunity, Galveston is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family!
Job Description
SUMMARY: This position consists of providing assistance in mechanical work in the preventative maintenance and small repairs to the sanitation fleet. Work is performed under close supervision and involves providing assistance to higher level mechanics upon request. Work is inspected and reviewed while in progress.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the general supervision of a shop foreman or shop manager, employees in this class are responsible for routine maintenance including but not limited to lubrications, repair and adjustments work on motor vehicles and automotive mechanical equipment. This employee will also assist mechanics during idle time (if any). This employee will also replace filters, hoses, starters and other minor parts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in proper preventative maintenance tasks as well as experience in vehicular mechanical work. Must also have minimum computer skills for performing data entries and being able to obtain information from a mechanics computer station.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Educational development which produces the ability to read, write and apply common sense understanding to the carrying out of oral or written instructions, or equivalent combination of training and experience that would provide the following knowledge, abilities and skills:- Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and techniques used in repair and maintenance of automotive equipment.
- Ability to learn repetitive tasks quickly and to work without immediate supervision.
- Ability to handle small painting jobs.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of trade.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Must be able to communicate in English.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
General math skills.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION:
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to safely handle the weights involved with the job description. Will have to utilize his/her own tools (does not include specialty tools which will be provided by the city.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Large automotive garage.
Compensation Range
The City of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and will consider only the qualifications of the applicants. The City does not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or physical/mental disability in employment or provision services. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Galveston
Show moreImagine yourself as an Islander living in an elegant Victorian home or on a shady, oak-lined street on the Island’s east end, or in a home overlooking the sparkling Gulf of Mexico on the west end. There is a variety of rental property to choose from throughout the Island, from Galveston has the amenities of a larger city, but with tight-knit small town friendliness.
Its ethnically diverse citizens have worked together to make their city better since the early days of its founding in 1836. When faced with adversity, Galvestonians unite to solve whatever obstacles may arise. Non-profit organizations and community groups offer a variety of volunteer opportunities regardless of your interests or desired area of service.
The Island has a multifaceted economic base with expanding job markets in tourism, the medical field, marine-related fields, as well as other areas. Education, banking, insurance and marine industries also are job fields that contribute to the strong, diverse economy. Island life is enhanced by the absence of drive-time traffic reports on the radio and heavy traffic delays. The major thoroughfares are rarely heavily congested, even during peak times. And it takes no more than 15-20 minutes to get anywhere you want to go on the Island.
All this time saved driving to work and running errands can be spent enjoying Island life.
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