Equipment Mechanic II (Balmorhea)

Performs advanced repair/maintenance and inspection related work for fleet vehicles and equipment in the Fleet Operations Division Shop or a District Maintenance Section. Inspects work performed by shop mechanics and/or contracted vendors. Work may require maintenance and repair of heavy equipment used in the construction of highways/bridges. Work may require contact with other governmental agencies and private contractors. Employees at this level perform independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. TxDOT's Special Jobs Section is looking for a light/heavy Equipment Mechanic II to join the team. A career with us is centered on meaningful public service to the community through our roadway maintenance activities and emergency response. We're looking for an independent worker who has strong time management and task-prioritizing skills, communicates effectively, and enjoys problem solving in challenging situations. The main duties of this position are mechanic-related, but there are opportunities to learn and assist the crew with roadway maintenance tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Handles and disposes of environmentally hazardous materials in accordance with federal and state laws.
• 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.
• Orders, picks up and delivers parts, materials, tools, and operates equipment and vehicles to include heavy equipment.
• Performs acetylene and electric arc welding repairs.
• Performs emergency spot repairs.
• 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.
• Repairs and adjusts steering assemblies.
• Repairs vehicle air conditioning systems.
• 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 other job responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience:

• 4 years in automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).
• 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.

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 30 calendar days from date of employment.
• Mtr Veh St Inspector-Licensed. If performing State safety vehicle inspections must have or obtain a State Inspector's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

Competencies

• Mechanical equipment operation and maintenance
• Vehicle air conditioning and heating systems
• Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Methods and procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materials
• State procurement guidelines for parts purchases and P-card use
• Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems
• Brake repairs to include anti-locking systems, mechanical brakes, air brakes and hydraulic brake systems
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Using applicable electronic test equipment
• Diagnostic skills with automotive and diesel computer applications
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to hazards—moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Subject to atmospheric conditions—fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
• Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
• Required to wear protective