Master Mechanic - Road & Bridge

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Fort Bend County is seeking a Master Mechanic for the Road & Bridge department. This role is responsible for maintaining and repairing a variety of equipment and vehicles, including those used in special events and emergency operations. The position also involves fabrication, welding, ordering parts, scheduling inspections, and supervising shop operations. The Master Mechanic will also instruct and train other mechanics, assign work, and ensure quality standards are met. This role requires participation in emergency management activities during local states of disaster. Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Technical certification in different fields of mechanic training and vehicle maintenance (extensive experience may substitute for technical certification)
• 4 years job related experience as a mechanic
• Strong heavy equipment repair and evaluation skills
• Good verbal and written communications
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with other employees, the public and elected officials
• Organizational skills and the ability to complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Working knowledge of all Road & Bridge equipment

Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Responsible for all repairs and orders which may include departments other than Road and Bridge as well as special events during off hours such as county auctions, fair preparation, etc.
• Field Service recovery and repair of equipment and vehicles at or in route to and from offsite job locations.
• Drive construction equipment, dump trucks as needed to assist in transporting materials or assist in emergency operations when additional drivers are needed.
• Assist in traffic control and clean up during traffic accidents involving county vehicles or equipment.
• Fabrication of “add on” accessories and welding repair of equipment and vehicles.
• Orders and picks-up parts as needed; Maintains current knowledge of updates on vehicles.
• Schedules inspections on vehicles and equipment.
• Supervises shop operations and maintains and repairs facility equipment such as gates, backup generators, water wells, wash bay and associated drainage on county property.
• Instructs, trains and assists mechanics; assigns work, ensures standards and priorities are met and checks completed work.
• Held accountable for all equipment used and uniforms issued.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Benefits

• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
• Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED