Equipment Mechanic II (Balmorhea)

Texas Department of Transportation; Balmorhea (TX); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 74 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled Fleet Equipment Technician to perform advanced repair, maintenance, and inspection work on motor vehicles and heavy equipment used in highway and bridge construction. You will inspect others’ work, conduct diagnostics, and execute complex repairs with DOT compliance.

The role requires 4 years of relevant experience and may accept an Associate’s degree or Tech Institute certificates as substitutions.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in automotive or heavy equipment diagnostics and repair.
• Associate's degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• Certificates from a Technical Training Institute may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Responsabilités

• Performs preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs on motor vehicles/equipment.
• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment used in highways/bridges.
• Operates and tests electrical and fuel systems; uses diagnostic tools.
• Performs emergency spot repairs and quality assurance on repaired equipment.
• Prepares vehicles with safety features and proper radios.
• Repairs and adjusts steering assemblies; air conditioning systems.
• Ensures proper paperwork and data entry into fleet management system.
• Orders and delivers parts and operates related vehicles.

Connaissances

Mechanical equipment operation and..

Vehicle air conditioning systems

Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance &

Diagnostic skills with automotive and

Troubleshooting, repairing & calibrat

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word

Safety standards & procedures

Brake systems expertise

Formation

Associate's degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology

Technical Training Institute certificates in Automotive and Diesel Technology

Outils

Computerized diagnostic analyzer systems

Electronic test equipment

Description du poste

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

Essential Duties:

• 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 emergency spot repairs.
• Performs preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs on motor vehicles/equipment; as required moves items related to these activities.
• Performs quality assurance/analysis on repaired vehicles and equipment.
• Prepares vehicles for use by checking for required safety features such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers and mobile radios.
• Repairs and adjusts steering assemblies.
• Repairs vehicle air conditioning systems.
• Troubleshoots, tests and repairs electrical systems, electronic ignitions and fuel injection systems.
• Uses computerized diagnostic analyzer systems and performs complex diagnostic work on vehicles/equipment.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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).
• 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 "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have obtained a Class "A" CDL, within 30 calendar days from date of employment.
• Mtr Veh St Inspector-Licensed. If performing State safety vehicle inspections must have or obtain a State Inspector's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial driver's license (CDL)

Competencies:

• Mechanical equipment operation and maintenance
• Vehicle air conditioning and heating systems
• Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Methods and procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materials
• 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
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Using applicable electronic test equipment
• Diagnostic skills with automotive and diesel computer applications
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
• Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia
• Works in narrow aisles or passageways
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending