Diesel Mechanic

City of Maypearl; Texas City (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Maypearl is seeking a skilled mechanic to inspect, diagnose and repair a wide range of diesel and gasoline powered equipment and trucks. The role includes field repairs, vehicle delivery, and working in diverse environments.

A High School diploma, five years of experience, and a Texas Class C license are required, with CDL-B opportunity after six months. Must provide own tools and maintain safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License, Class C; ability to obtain Class B CDL within 6 months.
• Five years of maintenance and repair experience on motorized equipment.
• Own tools and safety-conscious approach to work.
• Ability to read and follow written or oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical defects in motorized equipment.
• Performs emergency repairs in the field.
• Overhauls motors, clutches, transmissions, hydraulic/electrical systems, pumps and brakes.
• Crawls under and climbs on vehicles for repairs and inspections.
• Delivers vehicles and ensures proper work orders.
• Works indoors and outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• Maintains labor and materials records on work orders.

Skills

Read and follow instructions

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Own tools

Texas Driver’s License Class C

Ability to obtain Class B CDL within 6 months

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Does skilled mechanical work on a wide variety of diesel and gasoline powered equipment
and trucks; and does related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical defects in motorized equipment.


• Makes emergency repairs in the field.


• Performs general overhaul of motors, clutches, transmissions, hydraulic systems,electrical systems, pumps, and brakes as required.


• Crawl under and climb on vehicles for repairs and inspections.


• Deliver vehicles.


• Work both indoors and outdoors including adverse weather conditions such asextreme cold, heat, and temperature swings.


• Account for labor and materials charged to departments on work orders,


• Display good decision-making ability.


• Read written or follow oral instructions.


• Must have own tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is medium which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/ornegligible amount of force frequently or constantly. Additionally, the following physicalabilities are required: Lift, carry, and hold up to 100 lbs. of office supplies and draftingequipment. Kneel, sit, squat, stand, stoop, and twist while performing drafting and filingduties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations, and traffic signals when driving. Works indoors and outdoors including adverse weather conditions such as extreme cold, heat, heights, temperature swings and noise, and some exposure to fume/odor and chemical hazards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High School diploma or equivalent.


• Valid Texas Driver’s License, Class C required, with the ability to obtain a Class BCDL within 6 months of employment.


• Five years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of a wide variety of motorized equipment.


• Uses good judgment to work safely and use equipment properly and supports the Safety Program.