Advanced Mechanic – Diesel & Heavy Equipment (Evening Shift)

City of Houston, TX; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASE/EVT Certification Pay

Evening/Nightshift Incentive Pay

Job summary

City of Houston’s Fleet Management Department seeks a Mechanic II to perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on light, heavy, and off-road equipment. Responsibilities include component replacement, body work, and orderly work-atmosphere upkeep across multiple sites.

Qualified candidates will have two years of automotive/diesel/heavy equipment maintenance experience, plus a high school diploma or equivalent. Valid licenses and certifications preferred; safety training ensured.

Qualifications

• Two years’ automotive, diesel, and/or heavy-equipment maintenance/repair experience, with at least one year as a skilled mechanic.
• High school diploma or GED; or equivalent vocational training in automotive technology.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment including oil/filters changes and system checks.
• Responds to operational issues with diagnostics to determine causes and repair actions.
• Replaces or rebuilds components of limited complexity.
• Performs body/paint repairs and upfits as needed.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment and follows safety procedures.

Skills

Automotive repair experience

Diagnostics

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic scanners

Lifts

Tire changers

Bench grinders

Overhead cranes

Job description

City of Houston’s Fleet Management Department seeks a Mechanic II to perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on light, heavy, and off-road equipment. Responsibilities include component replacement, body work, and orderly work-atmosphere upkeep across multiple sites.

Qualified candidates will have two years of automotive/diesel/heavy equipment maintenance experience, plus a high school diploma or equivalent. Valid licenses and certifications preferred; safety training ensured.