Equipment Mechanic I or II

Texas Department of Transportation•Saginaw, TX

About The Position

Equipment Mechanic I 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. Equipment Mechanic II Performs advanced repair/maintenance and inspection related work for fleet vehicles and equipment in the Fleet Operations Division Shop or a District Maintenance Section. Inspects work performed by shop mechanics and/or contracted vendors. Work may require maintenance and repair of heavy equipment used in the construction of highways/bridges. Work may require contact with other governmental agencies and private contractors. Employees at this level perform 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. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).
Equipment Mechanic I: Associate's degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology may substitute for 2 year's experience.
Equipment Mechanic I: Certificates of course completion from a Technical Training Institute in Automotive and Diesel Technology may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
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).
Equipment Mechanic II: Associate's degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology may substitute for 2 year's experience.
Equipment Mechanic II: 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) with "N" endorsement or have obtained a Class "A" CDL with "N" endorsement, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

Nice To Haves

Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

Responsibilities

Adjusts brakes and replaces brake system parts to include air brake and anti-locking systems.
Analyzes and interprets computerized diagnostic equipment information.
Handles and disposes of environmentally hazardous materials in accordance with federal and state laws.
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.
Orders, picks up and delivers parts, materials, tools, and operates equipment and vehicles to include heavy equipment.
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.
Performs quality assurance/analysis on repaired vehicles and equipment.
Prepares vehicles for use by checking for required safety features such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers and mobile radios.
May travel and perform work in other shops throughout the state as required
Troubleshoots, tests and repairs electrical systems, electronic ignitions and fuel injection systems.
Uses computerized diagnostic analyzer systems and performs complex diagnostic work on vehicles/equipment.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Travels and performs work in other shops throughout the state as required.
Trains less experienced technicians.
Reads and interprets schematics, diagrams and blueprints.
Repairs and adjusts steering assemblies.
Repairs vehicle air conditioning systems.