Equipment Mechanic I or II

Txdot; Saginaw (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking an Equipment Mechanic I or II based in Saginaw, TX. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing fleet vehicles, performing safety inspections, and ensuring equipment functionality. Enjoy a supportive work environment with benefits like flexible schedules and tuition assistance, all while contributing to Texas's infrastructure.

Benefits

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair.
• Must have a Class 'B' Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Ability to handle and dispose of hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair/maintenance and inspection for fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Conduct annual state safety inspections on vehicles.
• Analyze computerized diagnostic equipment information.

Skills

Mechanical equipment operation

Vehicle air conditioning systems

Basic vehicle mechanics

Education

Associate's degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology

Tools

Diagnostic skills with automotive and diesel computer applications

Job description

Job Description - Equipment Mechanic I or II (2501362)

Job Description

Equipment Mechanic I or II - ( 2501362 )

Position Information

TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for an Equipment Mechanic I or II based in Saginaw, TX. We have a workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk! Work Location: 508 Blue Mound Road Saginaw, TX 76179 At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

This posting is for one (1) Equipment Mechanic I or II position, depending on business need and applicants' qualifications. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs. Effective 9/1/24 the salary range for this position has been updated to reflect new salary limits. Texas State Auditor's Office - Salary Schedules

Minimum Salary

: 40,918.00

Maximum Salary

: 71,055.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

: Nw Tarrant Co Maint Section 508 S BLUE MOUND ROAD Saginaw 76179

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Performs repair/maintenance and inspection related work for fleet vehicles and equipment in the Fleet Operations Division Shop or a District Maintenance Section. Work may require maintenance and repair of heavy equipment used in construction of highways/bridges and inspecting work performed by contracted vendors. Work may require contact with other governmental agencies and private contractors. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments, however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Equipment Mechanic II

Performs advanced repair/maintenance and inspection related work for fleet vehicles and equipment in the Fleet Operations DivisionShop or a District Maintenance Section. Inspects work performed by shop mechanics and/or contracted vendors. Work may requiremaintenance and repair of heavy equipment used in the construction of highways/bridges. Work may require contact with othergovernmental agencies and private contractors. Employees at this level perform independently on assignments; however, all unusualissues are referred to the supervisor.

Equipment Mechanic I

• Analyzes and interprets computerized diagnostic equipment information.
• Handles and disposes of environmentally hazardous materials in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Checks lighting and wiring mechanisms to ensure proper functioning of headlights, spotlights, tail lights and parking lights.
• Completes repair order paperwork and accurately enters data into fleet information management system.
• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment used in construction and maintenance of highways/bridges.
• Orders, picks up and delivers parts, materials, tools, and operates equipment and vehicles to include heavy equipment.
• Performs acetylene and electric arc welding repairs.
• Performs annual state safety inspections on vehicles to include DOT required inspections.
• Performs preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs on motor vehicles/equipment; as required moves items related to these activities.
• Prepares vehicles for use by checking for required safety features such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers and mobile radios.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Equipment Mechanic II

Above duties, as well as:

• Trains less experienced technicians.
• Analyzes and interprets computerized diagnostic equipment information.
• Handles and disposes of environmentally hazardous materials in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Checks lighting and wiring mechanisms to ensure proper functioning of headlights, spotlights, tail lights and parking lights.
• Completes repair order paperwork and accurately enters data into fleet information management system.
• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment used in construction and maintenance of highways/bridges.
• Orders, picks up and delivers parts, materials, tools, and operates equipment and vehicles to include heavy equipment.
• Performs acetylene and electric arc welding repairs.
• Performs annual state safety inspections on vehicles to include DOT required inspections.
• Performs preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs on motor vehicles/equipment; as required moves items related to these activities.
• Prepares vehicles for use by checking for required safety features such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers and mobile radios.
• Repairs vehicle air conditioning systems.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Equipment Mechanic I

Experience: 2 years in automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology may substitute for 2 year's experience.
• Certificates of course completion from a Technical Training Institute in Automotive and Diesel Technology may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at time of application. Must obtain Class "N" endorsement within 90 calendar days from date of employment.

Equipment Mechanic II

Experience: 4 years in automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology may substitute for 2 year's experience.
• Certificates of course completion from a Technical Training Institute in Automotive and Diesel Technology may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at time of application. Must obtain Class "N" endorsement within 90 calendar days from date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

Equipment Mechanic I

Considerable knowledge of:

• Mechanical equipment operation and maintenance
• Vehicle air conditioning and heating systems
• Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures
• Automatic and manual shift transmission repair
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Methods and procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materials

Some knowledge of:

• State procurement guidelines for parts purchases and P-card use
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Mechanical repair procedures for diesel, gasoline, CNG and LPG engines
• Using applicable electronic test equipment

Equipment Mechanic II

Extensive knowledge of

• Mechanical equipment operation and maintenance
• Vehicle air conditioning and heating systems
• Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures
• Automatic and manual shift transmission repair
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Methods and procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materials

Considerable knowledge of

• State procurement guidelines for parts purchases and P-card use
• Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems
• Brake repairs to include anti-locking systems, mechanical brakes, air brakes and hydraulic brake systems
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Mechanical repair procedures for diesel, gasoline, CNG and LPG engines
• Using applicable electronic test equipment
• Diagnostic skills with automotive and diesel computer applications
• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
• Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
• Will be required to work alternate schedules during an emergency response situation such as adverse weather events.
• Will be required to travel to other district/division shops within the state as needed.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

Job

Job

: Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

Unposting Date

State Job Title/s : Motor Vehicle Technician III/Motor Vehicle Technician IV State Job Code/s : 9418/9419

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.