Motor Vehicle Technician IV - Mechanical - manufacturing, Agribusiness and Logistics Division - Michael Mechanical (039540)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Tennessee Colony, TX

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About The Position

Performs advanced motor vehicle maintenance and repair work. Work involves estimating repairs; requisitioning parts and supplies; maintaining records of work performed; coordinating the operation of a motor vehicle and equipment repair shop; and providing guidance to others. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• One year full-time, wage-earning automotive or heavy equipment repair or maintenance or metal forming and fabricating or automotive parts retail sales experience.
• Knowledge of motor vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication methods and materials used to manufacture and repair equipment.
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in problem-solving techniques.
• Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.
• Skill in the use of machinery and equipment in assigned area.
• Skill to train inmates in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Skill to plan, organize, and assign the work of inmates.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climbs stairs and ladders, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 45 lbs. and over, perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Correctional custody or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs to automobiles, trucks, farm tractors, buses, trailers, and other equipment; inventories tools, parts, tires, and other equipment; schedules and assigns vehicles; and test drives vehicles.
• Requisitions supplies, parts, oils, and fuels; checks deliveries; maintains records of purchases and requisitions; and maintains records on the operation and repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Assigns work to inmates; inspects quality of work; and instructs inmate workers in proper methods and equipment used in performing maintenance and repair.
• Monitors the operation of welding equipment for vehicle metal fabrication repair.
• Maintains security of tools, machinery, and equipment; responds to emergency situations; performs various correctional and custodial support functions; and assists in maintaining security of assigned inmates.
• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees