Mechanic - Heavy Fleet - 1

Brazos County•Bryan, TX

About The Position

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on county’s vehicles and equipment, including performing engine rebuilds and repairs of hydraulics, electrical, cooling, and fuel systems, drive trains, and body work.

Requirements

High school graduation or its equivalent, plus at least five years of experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Class C Driver's License.
Ability to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
Frequently bend, stoop, squat, lie down, and walk.
Frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds, such as tools and equipment.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Methods, practices, equipment, and materials used on the service and repair of automotive mechanics
Safe operation and repair of automotive, light, and heavy equipment, including brake, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
Diagnose problems and repair vehicles and equipment
Repair hydraulic systems, gasoline and diesel engines, and heavy equipment
Read wiring diagrams and electrical circuits
Operate diagnostic equipment
Understand and follow instructions
Tolerate adverse working conditions
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Work effectively with co-workers
Maintain Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Perform corrective maintenance on county’s vehicles and equipment, including performing engine rebuilds and repairs of hydraulic, electrical, cooling, and fuel systems, drive trains and some minor body work
Performs scheduled maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including tune-ups, oil and filter changes, grease jobs, battery checks, tire and lubrication checks, and other preventative maintenance
Diagnoses engine and mechanical problems and performs needed repairs on vehicles and equipment
Repairs drive trains, and performs other repairs including engine overhauls, transmission rebuilds, and clutch replacements
repairs and maintains vehicle air conditioning units and cooling systems, including radiators, compressors, water pumps, thermostats, and belts
Troubleshoots and repairs vehicles ignition and electrical systems, including wiring, solenoid relays, alternators
Repairs and maintains braking systems, including master cylinders, rotors, brake pads, and drums
Repairs and maintains vehicle fuel systems, including fuel pumps, fuel filters, fuel lines, and fuel gauges
Performs vehicle alignments, suspension repairs, tire repair and balancing
Cleans and maintains tools, diagnostic equipment, and county garage in an orderly manner
Fills out and processes work orders
Drives vehicles to licensed station for state inspection
Some knowledge of OBDII and ABS diagnoses and diagnostic equipment
Some knowledge of A/C recovery and charge equipment