Fleet Equipment Mechanic I-III — Heavy-Duty Repair

Texas Department of Transportation; Texas; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave & holidays

Health premiums paid 100% for full‑tim

On-the-job training

Tuition assistance program

Wellness program

Career development & advancement

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Childress, TX seeks Equipment Mechanic I, II or III to maintain and repair a wide range of wheeled vehicles and construction equipment. The role supports daily operations and emergency response within a structured, supportive environment.

Salary ranges from $50,000 to $60,000 for Mechanic I, $55,000 to $70,000 for II, and $60,000 to $80,000 for III, with a comprehensive benefits package and a day shift schedule.

Qualifications

• 2 years in automotive/medium/heavy truck or construction equipment diagnostics & repair (Mechanic I)
• 4 years in automotive/medium/heavy truck or construction equipment diagnostics & repair (Mechanic II)
• 7 years in automotive/medium/heavy truck or construction equipment diagnostics & repair (Mechanic III)
• Associate's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience
• Certificates from a Technical Training Institute may substitute for experience
• Valid Class A CDL or obtain within 120 calendar days of course registration

Responsibilities

• Adjust brakes and replace brake parts including air brakes and ABS.
• Analyze and interpret computerized diagnostic data.
• Maintain and repair heavy equipment for highways/bridges.
• Check lighting and wiring for proper function.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and fuel injection.
• Use fleet management and diagnostic tools.
• Enter repair data into the fleet information system.
• Lead or train lower-level technicians (for II/III).

Skills

Diagnostics & repair

Brake systems

Electrical systems

Fleet software

Safety awareness

Communication

Reading diagrams

Education

Associate's degree in Automotive/Diesel

Technical training certificates

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools & power tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation in Childress, TX seeks Equipment Mechanic I, II or III to maintain and repair a wide range of wheeled vehicles and construction equipment. The role supports daily operations and emergency response within a structured, supportive environment.

Salary ranges from $50,000 to $60,000 for Mechanic I, $55,000 to $70,000 for II, and $60,000 to $80,000 for III, with a comprehensive benefits package and a day shift schedule.