Equipment Mechanic I or II - Marshall, TX

About the role

TxDOT's Atlanta District is looking for an Equipment Mechanic I or II based in our Marshall Maintenance Section in Marshall, 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.
• Certificates of course completion from a Technical Training Institute in Automotive and Diesel Technology may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Skills

• Knowledge of: Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems.
• Knowledge of: Automatic and manual shift transmission repair.
• Skill in: Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment and mechanical devices of the trade.
• Skill in: Mechanical repair procedures for diesel, gasoline, CNG and LPG engines.
• Skill in: Diagnosing problems and repairing equipment to include electronic and mechanical components and subsystems according to defined codes and specifications.
• Skill in: 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

Location

Marshall, TX