Equipment Mechanic I or II - Carthage, TX

About the role

TxDOT's Atlanta District is looking for an Equipment Mechanic I or II based in our Carthage Maintenance Section in Carthage, TX.

Responsibilities

• Adjusts brakes and replaces brake system parts to include air brake and anti-locking systems.
• Analyzes and interprets computerized diagnostic equipment information.
• Checks lighting and wiring mechanisms to ensure proper functioning of headlights, spotlights, tail lights, and parking lights.
• 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.
• Performs preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on motor vehicles/equipment; as required, moves items related to these activities.
• 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.
• Performs quality assurance/analysis on repaired vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

• Equipment Mechanic I: Experience: 2 years in automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair.
• Equipment Mechanic II: Experience: 4 years in automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair.

Qualifications

• Equipment Mechanic I: Associate's degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology may substitute for 2 year's experience.
• Equipment Mechanic II: Associate's degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology may substitute for 2 year's experience.

Skills

• Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems.
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment and mechanical devices of the trade.
• Mechanical repair procedures for diesel, gasoline, CNG and LPG engines.
• Brake repairs to include anti-locking systems, mechanical brakes, air brakes and hydraulic brake systems.
• Diagnosing problems and repairing equipment to include electronic and mechanical components and subsystems according to defined codes and specifications.
• Using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Benefits

• Retirement Plans.
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules.
• Paid Leave and Holidays.
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees.
• On-the-Job Training.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives.
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities.
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs.

Pay

• Equipment Mechanic I: $40,918 - $61,130 annually.
• Equipment Mechanic II: $45,521 - $71,055 annually.

Schedule

Full-time.

Employee Status

Regular.

Job Level

Non-Management.

Job Posting

Jun 25, 2026, 4:24:53 PM.