MECHANIC III - Precinct 3

About the role

Repairs complex and specialized heavy off-road track construction equipment and provides on-site repair supervision on equipment used in the road building industry. Responsible for making independent decisions on equipment repairs at the job site.

Responsibilities

• Directly and indirectly supervises specialized road equipment repair
• Repairs specialized off-road track equipment in the field, independently or with a Mechanic I
• Monitors off-road engine, hydraulic and preventative maintenance requirements
• Tests equipment for proper operation
• Monitors the work of the technicians and verifies by operational quality of repairs made
• Diagnoses repair of equipment
• Provides training to Mechanics I and II in electrical, hydraulic and diesel repairs
• Ensures safety of work site for employees
• Serves as shop foreman in the absence of the equipment maintenance supervisor
• Reads and understands repair manuals, electrical and hydraulic schematics for all off-road and track equipment
• Designs, fabricates, and builds special projects for vehicles and equipment
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Four (4) years of heavy truck/off-road or diesel mechanic experience required
• Current and valid Class C driver license is required upon hire
• Class A CDL with a combination tanker and hazmat endorsement is required within eight (8) months of hire

Qualifications

• Certification in a specific trade or training such as A/C or ASE coursework preferred
• Controlled Area Network (CAN) experience preferred
• Additional technician certifications and licenses preferred
• Diagnosing and repairing highly complex off-road construction equipment with specialty certifications and licenses preferred
• Ability to train employees
• Thorough knowledge of road construction equipment and specialized requirements
• Ability to organize, plan, and make decisions

Benefits

Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits & 13 County Holidays. For more information, please visit: http://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/human-resources/employee-benefits.html

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, crawl, walk, twist, lift, stoop, and bend.