Equipment Mechanic I/II

Texas Department of Transportation•San Angelo, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs repair/maintenance and inspection related work for fleet vehicles and equipment in the Fleet Operations Division Shop or a District Maintenance Section. Work may require maintenance and repair of heavy equipment used in construction of highways/bridges and inspecting work performed by contracted vendors. Work may require contact with other governmental agencies and private contractors. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments, however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Requirements

Equipment Mechanic I - 2 years in automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair.
Equipment Mechanic II - 4 years in automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair.
(Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology may substitute for 2 year's experience.
Certificates of course completion from a Technical Training Institute in Automotive and Diesel Technology may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have obtained a Class "A" CDL, within 180 calendar days from date of employment.
Currently Military or Veterans: US Military CDL Equivalent Conditions of Employment: US Military License candidates must successfully obtain Texas Class “A” CDL within 180 days of employment. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/military-skills-test-waiver
Mechanical equipment operation and maintenance
Vehicle air conditioning and heating systems
Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
State procurement guidelines for parts purchases and P-card use
Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems
Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
Mechanical repair procedures for diesel, gasoline, CNG and LPG engines
Brake repairs to include anti-locking systems, mechanical brakes, air brakes and hydraulic brake systems
Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
Using applicable electronic test equipment
Diagnostic skills with automotive and diesel computer applications
Diagnosing problems and repairing equipment to include electronic and mechanical components and subsystems according to defined codes and specifications
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Reading and interpreting equipment repair and parts contracts
Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Subject to noise
Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
Required to work during emergency situations after hours, on weekends or holidays.
Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.
Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
Will be required to travel to other district/division shops within the state as needed.

Responsibilities

Adjusts brakes and replaces brake system parts to include air brake and anti-locking systems.
Checks lighting and wiring mechanisms to ensure proper functioning of headlights, spotlights, tail lights and parking lights.
Completes repair order paperwork and accurately enters data into fleet information management system.
Maintains and repairs heavy equipment used in construction and maintenance of highways/bridges.
Overhauls motors and transmissions.
Performs acetylene and electric arc welding repairs.
Performs emergency spot repairs.
Performs preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs on motor vehicles/equipment; as required moves items related to these activities.
Prepares vehicles for use by checking for required safety features such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers and mobile radios.
Repairs and adjusts steering assemblies.
Repairs vehicle air conditioning systems.
Troubleshoots, tests and repairs electrical systems, electronic ignitions and fuel injection systems.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Travels and performs work in other shops throughout the state as required.