Mechanic

Between $25.58 and $28.23 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Eastern Region $15.44 - $27.39 Per hour Mechanic Eddy County

Occupation:

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Location:

Artesia, NM - 88210

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift Shift

Posted:

06/30/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

New Mexico Jobs

Web Site:

New Mexico Jobs Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

07/02/2026

Expires:

07/14/2026 Job #: 960057 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 24 Month(s) DL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Benefits Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.

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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 24-48 hours. After this period, the Job will be released to all job seekers.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Employee will become an integral member of the maintenance crew working under the direction of the Maintenance Shop Foreman. Employee will be responsible for maintaining and promoting professionalism; and for inspection, maintenance and repair of all equipment utilized by the Eddy County Road Department, Vector Control, Sign Department, and Environmental Services Department. Must have minimum two years' experience in the service and maintenance of light, medium, and heavy duty equipment, both gasoline and diesel. Must be able to read accurately all gauges on tools and equipment and make correct judgments in the operation of equipment. Must be able to read and understand maintenance manuals, publications, work orders, blueprints, and schematics. Responsible for the documentation of inspections and repairs performed. Responsible for the acquisition of the necessary parts, equipment, and tools to perform assigned tasks. Responsible for the maintenance of a safe and clean work area. Responsible for the fabrication of various tools, equipment, parts, and materials. Responsible for the continuing knowledge of maintenance and repair procedures, and the safe operation of all tools and equipment. Responsible for daily activity reports and equipment records. Must have the ability to perform all duties in an individual or crew environment, in the shop or field. Employee may be required to work irregular hours, overtime, attend job-related meetings, in and out of state, and perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Note:

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Attendance and Overtime are essential functions of this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED certificate required. Two (2) years' experience in service and maintenance of light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment, both gasoline and diesel. Must successfully pass criminal and employment background investigations. Eligibility to work in the U.S. verified thru E- Verify. All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment physical and drug screen. Must possess a valid NM Driver's License and be insurable by the County Insurance Authority.

MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT DRIVING RECORD.

New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is desirable Ability to understand and communicate in English; both written and oral. Must be able to ask questions of the foreman and listen to and follow directions in English. Must be able to read and understand written directions in English. Must be able to communicate verbally with co-workers. Ability to inspect and recommend equipment for maintenance and operation requirement, operates welding and oxygen/acetylene equipment, and performs metal and wood fabrication. Must be able to operate all equipment on a limited basis for road testing and possess the initiative to perform repairs in the field. Read and understand maintenance manuals, publications, work orders, blueprints, and schematics. Ability to work with and utilize safely, the equipment, tools and materials necessary to perform assigned tasks. Must be able to perform the primary duties as listed and must be able to work in conditions as listed below. Ability to perform work on even/uneven terrain, inclines, wet or dry surfaces, and on hard surfaces or dirt roads.

MAY BE SUBJECT TO SECURITY CLEARANCE BY FINGER PRINTING AND BACKGROUND CHECK BY NCIC.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT:

Hand-operated tools Equipment Petroleum products Grader blades Tire chains Paint County vehicle Heavy equipment Including grader Front-end loader Small dozer Variety of industrial trucks. Excellent Benefits - paid vacation, sick leave and holiday pay; 40 hours of personal leave; PERA retirement plans; and health insurance paid at 100% for full-time employees and their dependents. Detailed job specifications and applications may be obtained at www.eddycounty.org

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F

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