Automotive Mechanic / Diesel

Harris County•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the Supervision of the Fleet Shop Coordinator or the Fleet Services Manager, the Diesel Automotive Technician is responsible for performing vehicle repair or preventative maintenance to county-owned vehicles and equipment, as assigned in accordance with Harris County Fleet Services and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) standards.

Requirements

One (1) year of Dealership, Heavy Duty Diesel Equipment or Automotive Shop Repair Experience required
Able to repair diesel, heavy duty equipment, and standard vehicles from Class 1 - Class 8.
Help maintain excellent customer satisfaction
Must have the ability to work well with others in a diverse and high-volume environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Must move with a purpose in a high-volume environment
Must have the ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments
Maintain a professional appearance and manner
Maintain a clean workspace

Nice To Haves

Graduated from Technical or Trade School for Automotive Repair (preferred)
ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) preferred

Responsibilities

Perform required Vehicle Maintenance and thorough inspection of all Vehicle Systems, including Engine, Brakes, Steering, Suspension, A/C, and Electrical
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform high quality and efficient repairs with a "fix it right the first time" approach.
Servicing or repairing heavy equipment, vehicles, standard and small equipment as needed.
Perform Quality Control Inspections on Vendor repaired Vehicles to ensure repairs are completed.
Communicate directly and effectively with Shop Coordinators and Parts Department.
Document and update all tasks performed in Fleet software and ensure data is correct
Perform any additional heavy-duty equipment and automotive related tasks assigned by management.