Motor Vehicle Driver Technician I

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•CARLSBAD, TX

1d•$2,820 - $4,150•Onsite

About The Position

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is hiring a Motor Vehicle Driver Technician I for its Motor Pool at the San Angelo State Supported Living Center in Carlsbad, Texas. The role performs complex, journey-level maintenance and repair on motor vehicles and related gasoline-, diesel-, or alternative-fuel-powered equipment. Duties include repairing or replacing worn or broken parts, performing preventive maintenance, and servicing equipment. The employee works under general supervision, with limited latitude to use initiative and independent judgment, and may provide guidance to others. The State Supported Living Centers provide campus-based services and supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including people who are medically fragile or have behavioral problems. The position is full-time, nonexempt, and regular, with a day shift. Telework is not eligible according to the posting’s position details. Travel may be up to 5%. Flexibility in work hours may be required, including overtime or extended hours, and weekend and holiday work is required. The position may also require an alternate shift or location in support of disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activation. Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and specified registry checks. State Supported Living Center employees are subject to random drug testing. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. HHSC uses E-Verify, and employees must provide I-9 documentation on their first workday. Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Education and experience equivalent to high school graduation or GED.
One year of related work experience repairing and maintaining motor vehicles.
Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license or obtain one no later than 90 days after hire. Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of licensure.
Must have an eligible driving record under HHSC Fleet Management policy.
Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and applicable registry checks.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays; overtime and extended hours may be required.
Flexibility in work hours may be required.
State Supported Living Center employees are subject to random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited vocational or technical program in automotive repair or a related field is preferred.
May require National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence certification.
May require a Texas Motor Vehicle Safety Inspector license.

Responsibilities

Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and perform other duties as assigned.
Perform maintenance, diagnosis, repair, or replacement of defective motor vehicle components.
Perform safety and emissions inspections.
Exchange, rebuild, and overhaul motors, transmissions, differentials, carburetors, and other motor vehicle components and systems.
Distribute motor vehicle supplies.
Inventory parts and equipment.
Maintain records of work performed and parts used.
May maintain and repair heavy construction equipment.
May provide guidance to others.
Perform related work as assigned.
Participate in or support agency disaster response or recovery and Continuity of Operations activation when required.