Equipment Mechanic I, II, or III - Fleet Operations Division

Essential Duties

• Adjusts brakes and replaces brake system parts to include air brake and anti-locking systems.
• Analyzes and interprets computerized diagnostic equipment information.
• Completes repair order paperwork and accurately enters data into fleet information management system.
• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment used in construction and maintenance of highways/bridges.
• Checks lighting and wiring mechanisms to ensure proper functioning of headlights, spotlights, tail lights and parking lights.
• Performs preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs on motor vehicles/equipment; as required moves items related to these activities.
• Performs quality assurance/analysis on repaired vehicles and equipment.
• Prepares vehicles for use by checking for required safety features such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers and mobile radios.
• Troubleshoots, tests and repairs electrical systems, electronic ignitions and fuel injection systems.
• Uses computerized diagnostic analyzer systems and performs complex diagnostic work on vehicles/equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: No degree/diploma required.
• Experience:
  • Equipment Mechanic I - 2 years in Automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair.
  • Equipment Mechanic II - 4 years in Automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair.
  • Equipment Mechanic III - 7 years in Automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair.
• Certificates:
  • Associate's degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology may substitute for 2 years of experience.
  • Certificates of course completion from a Technical Training Institute in Automotive and Diesel Technology may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have obtained a Class "A" CDL, within 120 calendar days from date of course registration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial driver’s license (CDL)
• Diesel or Automotive Technology Associate's Degree or technical certifications ASE Certifications
• Experience using diagnostic equipment and software
• Experience working on heavy equipment or construction equipment

Competencies

• Equipment Mechanic I: Proficient skill in using applicable hand and power tools, equipment and mechanical devices of the trade.
• Equipment Mechanic II & III: Extensive knowledge of mechanical equipment operation and maintenance.
• Equipment Mechanic III: Expert diagnostic skills with automotive and diesel computer applications.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
• Subject to noise.
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device.
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s).

Position Information

• TxDOT's Fleet Operations Division is seeking one (1) Equipment Mechanic I, II or III based in Childress, TX.
• This position supports TxDOT's mission by maintaining and repairing a wide range of wheeled vehicles, including passenger vehicles, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, and construction equipment.
• Fleet mechanics play a critical role in keeping Texas moving. We support daily operations and respond to emergency and inclement weather events that impact communities across the state.