Mechanic - Hockley Service Center

Harris County • Houston, TX

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Precinct 4 is seeking a motivated and highly driven Mechanic to join our Road & Bridge (R&B) team. As a Mechanic you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing all machinery and vehicles. You must have the ability to work diligently in a fast-paced environment and have a strong commitment to safety. A strong work ethic, initiative, a willingness to learn, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role. Candidate must have a solid knowledge of basic mechanic’s tools, service, and diagnostic equipment. If you have a passion for serving others, and are eager to contribute to our team, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or Three to six months related experience and/or training; or Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Solid knowledge of basic mechanic’s tools, service, and diagnostic equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Six months to one year of related experience or training
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Candidates are required to obtain a CDL within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicle engines and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues accurately.
• Inspect vehicle computer and electronic systems to repair, maintain and upgrade.
• Conduct routine maintenance work (replacing fluids, lubricating parts etc.).
• Design a plan of action for all maintenance tasks and upgrades.
• Repair or replace broken or dysfunctional parts and fix issues (e.g. leaks).
• Assemble mechanical components according to specifications.
• Examine machines and oversee diagnostic tests to determine functionality problems.
• Maintain work logs, repairs, and maintenance records.
• Maintain equipment and tools in good condition.
• Monitor inventory and order new parts when necessary.
• Offer consultation on maintenance and preventative procedures to machine and vehicle end users.
• Perform any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment.
• Dental insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment.
• Vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment.
• Vacation
• Sick-time
• Floating holidays
• Mandatory participation in our retirement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree