Master Mechanic - Road & Bridge

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

7d • $23 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

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.
• Knowledge and ability to 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