Equipment Mechanic II - Calhoun Co Maint

Texas Department of TransportationPort Lavaca, TX
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About The Position

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. Essential Duties: Travels and performs work in other shops throughout the state as required. Trains less experienced technicians 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 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. 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.

Requirements

  • 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).
  • 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 120 calendar days from date of employment.
  • Mtr Veh St Inspector-Licensed. If performing State safety vehicle inspections must have or obtain a State Inspector's license.

Nice To Haves

  • Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

Responsibilities

  • Travels and performs work in other shops throughout the state as required.
  • Trains less experienced technicians
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
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