Master Mechanic-Vehicle Maintenance Department
About The Position
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.
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.
- Skills and Abilities: Strong heavy equipment repair and evaluation skills; good verbal and written communications and organizational skills.
- Good interpersonal skills; ability to deal effectively with other employees, the public and elected officials; 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.
- Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
- Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities.
- FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
