Electronic Equipment Upfitter - Vehicle Maintenance

Fort Bend County; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend County seeks an Equipment Technician to diagnose and repair electrical systems, radios, sirens, light bars and other vehicle electronics. You will design, fabricate and install equipment for county vehicles and perform preventative maintenance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of related experience; strong automotive diagnosis knowledge is essential. Starting pay is $20.71–$25.89 per hour, with full-time benefits and retirement via TCDRS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; two years of technical training preferred.
• Minimum 2 years job-related experience.
• Strong knowledge of automotive diagnosis and repair.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs electrical equipment in county vehicles.
• Designs, fabricates and installs equipment for vehicles.
• Performs preventative maintenance on county vehicles.
• Maintains records and prepares reports on work performed.
• Coordinates parts orders and equipment for projects.
• Assists others and strips retired vehicles of equipment.
• Participates in emergency management activities as directed.

Skills

Automotive diagnosis

Electrical repair

Vehicle maintenance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the “quality of life” for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

• Diagnoses and repairs electrical equipment such as radios, sirens, light bars, radar, etc.
• Designs, fabricates and installs equipment for vehicles.
• Services county vehicles when needed and performs preventative maintenance.
• Maintains a record of work performed on equipment and vehicles; prepares reports for department.
• Installs new and used parts and accessories.
• Coordinates equipment orders with department liaison to ensure timely project completion.
• Orders parts and supplies as needed for projects.
• Assists other employees with their duties. Strips retired county vehicles of all equipment and decals.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIRMENTS

• High School Diploma/GED; Two years technical school and/or specialized training in electronics is preferred.
• 2 years job related experience.
• Strong knowledge of automotive diagnosis and repair.

STARTING SALARY RANGE

$20.71 - $25.89 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE

Upon filling position

• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
• Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County’s Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.