Utility Specialist - Mechanic – Austin Industrial - (Channelview, TX)

Austin Careers • Channelview, TX

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About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a Utility Specialist - Mechanic in Channelview, Texas. The role is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles to ensure they are safe, reliable, and in good working order. The mechanic uses diagnostic tools, visual inspections, and test drives to identify mechanical, electrical, and performance issues; repairs or replaces faulty components; and performs scheduled services and inspections. The position also involves explaining vehicle problems and maintenance recommendations, documenting work, and completing daily cleaning and light maintenance of machinery and equipment. All duties must be performed in accordance with safety, quality, regulatory, and company requirements.

Work may take place in industrial and construction environments, with exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and satisfy applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience.
• A TWIC Card.
• A valid driver's license.
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds; work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces as required.
• Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
• Maintain a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
• Use diagnostic tools, visual inspections, and test drives to identify mechanical, electrical, or performance issues.
• Repair or replace faulty parts, including belts, hoses, brakes, engines, transmissions, and other components.
• Perform scheduled services such as oil changes, fluid checks, tire rotations, and inspections.
• Explain vehicle problems, provide cost estimates, and recommend future maintenance in clear, non-technical terms.
• Maintain accurate logs of work performed, parts used, labor hours, and customer service notes.
• Perform daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment.
• Comply with quality policies, specifications, regulations, and instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed