Equipment Mechanic II - Second Shift

City of Mesquite•Mesquite, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintains and repairs heavy and light mechanical equipment, parts and components. This position performs minor overhauls, front-end alignments, and minor vehicle component repairs and maintenance. The role also involves rebuilding minor vehicle components, using diagnostic equipment and manuals to diagnose vehicles, and repairing electrical and air conditioning systems. Additionally, the Equipment Mechanic II performs State of Texas vehicle inspections, diagnoses and repairs electrical systems on vehicular equipment, and prepares new vehicles and equipment for service. The job requires tracking repair times, materials, and records in the FASTER fleet management system, performing road tests for safe operation, and maintaining equipment and shop tools. Housekeeping duties are also part of the role, and technicians must furnish their own hand tools.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Three years of automotive/truck/equipment maintenance and repair experience, or graduation from an accredited automotive/truck trade school of at-least 18 months.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Must furnish own hand tools.

Nice To Haves

Completion of up to 18 months of vocational education/training in automotive, Med/Heavy Truck maintenance or repair at an accredited trade school.
Obtain a Class A commercial driver's license within 6 Months of employment start date.
Obtain a Texas Department of Public Safety/Emissions Inspection Certification within 6 months of hire.
Associate’s Degree from an accredited college.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
ASE Master Certification on Automotive or Medium/Heavy Trucks.
Familiar with computerized fleet management programs.

Responsibilities

Performs minor overhauls, front-end alignments, and minor vehicle component repairs and maintenance.
Rebuilds minor vehicle components.
Uses diagnostic equipment and equipment manuals to correctly diagnose vehicles.
Repairs electrical and air conditioning systems.
Performs State of Texas vehicle inspections.
Diagnoses and repairs electrical systems on vehicular equipment.
Prepares new vehicles and equipment to be placed into service.
Keeps track of repair times, materials and records in the FASTER fleet management System.
Performs road test on vehicles and equipment for safe and proper operation prior to returning to service.
Cleans and maintains equipment and shop tools.
Performs housekeeping duties.
Responds to service calls as needed; makes repairs in the field when possible; and tows vehicles when necessary.
Assists other technicians in performing repairs.
May modify, fabricate and install special equipment.
Researches and stays current on new technologies.
Performs other duties as assigned.