Mechanic - Heavy Fleet - 1

Brazos County•Bryan, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on county vehicles and equipment, including engine rebuilds and repairs to hydraulic, electrical, cooling, and fuel systems, drivetrains, and vehicle bodies. The position also performs scheduled maintenance, diagnoses mechanical problems, completes repairs, maintains tools and diagnostic equipment, processes work orders, and drives vehicles to a licensed station for state inspection. This is a non-supervisory position that reports to the Fleet Manager.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent, plus at least five years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Class C Driver's License.
Knowledge of methods, practices, equipment, and materials used in automotive service and repair.
Knowledge of safe operation and repair of automotive, light, and heavy equipment, including brake, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
Ability to diagnose problems and repair vehicles and equipment, including hydraulic systems, gasoline and diesel engines, and heavy equipment.
Ability to read wiring diagrams and electrical circuits and operate diagnostic equipment.
Ability to understand and follow instructions, tolerate adverse working conditions, communicate effectively orally and in writing, work effectively with co-workers, and maintain a Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities.
Some knowledge of OBDII and ABS diagnoses and diagnostic equipment.
Some knowledge of A/C recovery and charge equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform corrective maintenance and repairs on county vehicles and equipment, including engine rebuilds and repairs to hydraulic, electrical, cooling, and fuel systems, drivetrains, and minor body work.
Perform scheduled maintenance, including tune-ups, oil and filter changes, grease jobs, battery checks, and tire and lubrication checks.
Diagnose engine and mechanical problems and perform needed repairs.
Repair drivetrains and perform engine overhauls, transmission rebuilds, and clutch replacements.
Repair and maintain vehicle air-conditioning units and cooling systems, including radiators, compressors, water pumps, thermostats, and belts.
Troubleshoot and repair vehicle ignition and electrical systems, including wiring, solenoid relays, and alternators.
Repair and maintain braking systems, including master cylinders, rotors, brake pads, and drums.
Repair and maintain vehicle fuel systems, including fuel pumps, fuel filters, fuel lines, and fuel gauges.
Perform vehicle alignments, suspension repairs, tire repair, and balancing.
Clean and maintain tools and diagnostic equipment and keep the county garage orderly.
Fill out and process work orders.
Drive vehicles to a licensed station for state inspection.
Perform other duties as assigned.