Motor Pool/Lead Technician

Location: Austin, TX

About the role

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you! The Motor Pool Supervisor/Lead Technician works under the direct supervision of the Director, Support Services. The Motor Pool Supervisor is responsible for supervising the fleet services technicians in the execution of all fleet vehicle and equipment repair, maintaining parts/tool inventory, and managing employee performance through Agency-approved practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervises technicians to ensure the fleet of vehicles and equipment has an operational rate sufficient to fully support the needs of the campus (40%).
• Serves as the lead technician responsible for correct fault diagnosis and repair of all vehicles and equipment (30%).
• Processes paperwork to accurately fulfill departmental needs in support of repair parts, supply accountability, maintenance records, and budget expenditures (10%).
• Uses hand tools, power tools, safety equipment, and test equipment to ensure safety during equipment operation and maintenance (10%).
• Communicates to facilitate motor pool-related business and promote productive work relationships with others (5%).
• Performs housekeeping duties to ensure work areas are clean, orderly, and safe (5%).
• Rebuilds and overhauls engines, transmissions, carburetors, and other major vehicle components and systems.
• Inspects and repairs electrical and cooling systems.
• Performs oil and filter changes, transmission service, brake and suspension repair, tire installation and repair, wheel alignments, air conditioning diagnosis and repair, and state vehicle inspections.
• Performs engine tune-ups and makes required adjustments on vehicles and equipment such as forklifts and tractors.
• Performs paint and body work.
• Installs various after-market accessories and equipment.
• Records work performed and parts used following Fleet Focus, HHSC, and DADS guidelines and regulations.
• Uses on-board and handheld electronic diagnostic equipment and specialized tools to isolate malfunctions.
• Other duties as assigned, including participation in disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) activation.

Requirements

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent.
• 2 years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and stationary engines.
• Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date. Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
• Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
• Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
• Flexibility in work hours may be required; position may require overtime and/or extended hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Work experience performing vehicle preventative maintenance checks preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of motor vehicle operations and traffic safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of passenger loading and unloading procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of the maintenance of motor vehicles.
• Knowledge of general vehicle repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of stationary diesel engine repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of vehicle-installed hydraulic systems.
• Skill in the operation/driving of motor vehicles such as Full-Size Van, Wheelchair Van, Paratransit/Small Bus, truck, and/or car.
• Skill to safely maneuver vehicles into tight areas.
• Ability to follow schedules and instructions in operating vehicles.
• Ability to understand and comply with written and oral instructions.
• Ability to understand and sign the “New/Existing Employee – Driver Qualification Statement” regarding driving eligibility.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• A defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.

Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Pay

Salary Range: $3,793.41 - $5,921.16 per month

Schedule

• Full-time
• Day shift
• Not eligible for telework
• Travel: Up to 5%
• Subject to random drug testing