Motor Vehicle Technician II

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•KERRVILLE, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. This mechanic position requires the individual to perform skilled mechanical work in one or more areas of vehicle repairs. Work involves exchanging/rebuilding engines, carburetors, transmissions, air and air hydraulic brakes and similar assembles. Individual will be required to do fundamental diagnostic electrical and cooling system repairs. Installation or repair of accessories to equipment and vehicles. Performs preventive maintenance schedules and complex service work on automotive and related gasoline and diesel engine powered equipment in a timely manner. Work also involves stationary and /or motorized equipment and motor vehicles. Individual must be able to perform routine jobs independently or assist in more complex jobs under close supervision. Performs good record keeping procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or a GED
Experience in automotive maintenance.
Experience and knowledge with diesel and gasoline engine powered equipment.
Must have verifiable experience as a mechanic.
Knowledge of Preventive Maintenance Schedules
Valid Driver’s License and eligible driving record based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure or obtain a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

General Automotive/Mechanical repairs; perform repairs, new installations on vehicles, Tire service, state inspections and preventive maintenance.
Maintains preventive maintenance schedules on fleet.
Service calls: Must follow guidelines and policies for reporting and making repairs ensuring individuals serve safety.
Safety: Must comply and act according to safety guidelines.
Licensure: Maintains a current valid license (s) and certifications in order to perform job duties. The facility will not allow instances of expirations of license required for the position.
Documentation completing documentation as required.
Communication: Must communicate effectively and work in harmony with other departments/Unit staff.
Initiative: willingly assumes new and challenging assignments.
Flexibility and adaptability: effectively handles multiple responsibilities.
Professionalism and dependability: must be dependable and acts professional at all times.
Perform skilled mechanical work in one or more areas of vehicle repairs.
Exchange/rebuild engines, carburetors, transmissions, air and air hydraulic brakes and similar assemblies.
Perform fundamental diagnostic electrical and cooling system repairs.
Install or repair accessories to equipment and vehicles.
Perform preventive maintenance schedules and complex service work on automotive and related gasoline and diesel engine powered equipment in a timely manner.
Perform routine jobs independently or assist in more complex jobs under close supervision.
Perform good record keeping procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned, including disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.