MECHANIC II (Light, Medium and Heavy Duty)

City of Houston•Various, TX

13h

About The Position

The Fleet Management Department is seeking a Mechanic II to perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs of moderate complexity on City vehicles and equipment, including light-duty, heavy-duty, and off-road mechanical equipment. The position is based at various locations and may require work on weekends, holidays, and day or evening shifts. The employee may service vehicles and equipment at garages or off-site locations, must furnish their own hand tools, and must maintain a clean and safe work environment while following safety and hazardous-material procedures. This is a Fleet Management Department position at Tier I level. The role requires a high school degree or GED, a valid Texas Class C driver’s license upon hire, and a Class A or B commercial driver’s license within six months of employment. The employee must obtain Texas State Vehicle Inspector certification within six months and may be required to obtain Emergency Vehicle Technician certification. Additional incentives may include ASE/EVT certification pay and evening/night-shift incentive pay. The position is safety-impacting and subject to random drug testing.

Requirements

High school degree or GED equivalent.
Valid Texas Class C driver’s license upon hire.
Obtain a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License within six months of employment.
Comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving.
Obtain Texas State Vehicle Inspector certification within six months of employment.
Two years of automotive, diesel, and/or heavy-equipment maintenance or repair experience, including at least one year as a skilled mechanic; alternatively, two years of full-time secondary vocational education in automotive, diesel, and/or off-road heavy-equipment technology.
Must pass pre-employment drug testing; the position is subject to random drug testing.
Must furnish own hand tools.
The work may require occasional stooping, bending, and lifting materials up to 80 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Emergency Vehicle Technician certification may be required.
Preference may be given to eligible veteran applicants who possess the necessary qualifications and are among the most qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including oil and filter changes, fluid and lubricant servicing, component wear inspections, and systems checks.
Respond to reports of operational or condition issues involving vehicles and equipment.
Test and diagnose vehicle and equipment systems to determine causes of issues and appropriate repair actions.
Replace failed vehicle and equipment components of limited complexity.
Rebuild vehicle and equipment components of limited complexity as needed.
Perform vehicle body and paint repairs of limited complexity, component upfits, and make-ready work.
Service vehicles and equipment at garages and off-site locations as needed.
Order parts and update or complete work orders according to standard operating procedures.
Stay current on new technology.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and perform housekeeping duties.
Observe environmental and hazardous-material procedures and follow all safety procedures.
Furnish own hand tools.