Equipment Technician III (Mechanic)

City of Beaumont•Beaumont, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Technician III serves as a skilled mechanic maintaining, repairing, and overhauling gasoline- and diesel-powered equipment, including domestic and foreign automobiles and pickups. The role diagnoses and repairs brake, electrical, engine, transmission, steering, air-conditioning, suspension, and drive-component issues; installs electrical accessories; and uses tools and diagnostic equipment. The technician records time and parts used, may respond to road calls, and may supervise helpers. The position is considered essential during emergency situations and requires 100% on-site work. It is scheduled for the night shift, 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., but the employee must be available for day or evening shifts and subject to 24-hour call-out. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in all types of weather, with exposure to noise, fumes, vehicle fluids, temperature extremes, and mechanical, electrical, explosive, and chemical hazards. The position requires frequent physical activity, including lifting, pulling, carrying, or dragging objects weighing 50–100 pounds.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
At least five years of experience in all phases of complex repair of gasoline and diesel equipment; advanced automotive-repair education may substitute for up to three years of experience.
Extensive knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in automotive-equipment maintenance and repair, and of shop safety procedures.
Ability to use diagnostic equipment and repair or replace parts associated with gasoline and diesel equipment, including engine, chassis, electrical, and hydraulic components.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and read and interpret complex technical manuals.
Ability to supervise subordinate mechanics, make independent decisions, and complete assigned tasks with little supervision.
Ability to operate shop equipment such as hydraulic jacks, overhead cranes, winches, and forklifts, as well as automobiles and trucks.
Ability to make yearly progress toward a Master Technician rating.
Valid Texas Class C driver's license.
Must have air-conditioning recovery/recycling certification or be able to obtain it within one year of hire.
Meet physical requirements including standing, bending, stooping, pushing, reaching, crawling, working in uncomfortable positions, and frequently handling objects weighing 50–100 pounds.
Must be available for day or evening shifts and 24-hour call-out.
Applicant selected for hire is subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screening.

Nice To Haves

Advanced training in automotive repair.
Experience in painting, welding, and sandblasting.
ASE certification in all automotive service areas is desirable.
Advanced degree or education in automotive repair may substitute for up to three years of experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, and overhaul gasoline- and diesel-powered equipment, including domestic and foreign automobiles and pickups.
Perform complete brake overhauls, including ABS troubleshooting.
Install electrical accessories.
Diagnose and repair electrical, engine, transmission, steering, and air-conditioning malfunctions.
Make repairs to seat mechanisms, electrical accessories, suspensions, and drive components.
Use tools, diagnostic equipment, and testing equipment.
Maintain records of time and parts used.
Make road calls as needed.
May supervise helpers or subordinate mechanics.
Perform other duties as required.