Fleet Mechanic I: Diagnostics & Repair Technician

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASE/EVT Certification Pay (up to $5,-?

Evening/Nightshift Incentive Pay (Up $

Job summary

The City of Houston's Fleet Management Operations division seeks qualified automotive technicians to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on a range of vehicles and equipment at garages and off-site locations.

A high school diploma is required, with one year of automotive/diesel/heavy-equipment experience or vocational training. Must furnish own hand tools and hold a Texas Class C license; CDL may be required within six months.

Qualifications

• High School degree, GED or equivalent.
• Ability to read and understand service, repair, and parts manuals, mechanical diagrams, safety and hazardous materials communications.
• Basic math and computer skills required.
• One-year experience in automotive, diesel and/or heavy-equipment maintenance/repair with a focus on automotive systems is required.
• Or one-year of full-time, specialized vocational education in automotive, diesel, and/or heavy equipment such as off-road vehicles.
• Valid Texas Class C upon hire.
• Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 6 months of employment.
• Must furnish own hand tools.
• May be required to achieve Emergency Vehicle Technician certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance activities to vehicles and equipment including oil and filter changes, servicing of lubricant and fluid levels, component wear inspection, and systems checks.
• Responds to limited complexity reports of operational/condition issues with vehicles and equipment. Performs systems testing and diagnostics to determine cause, and course of repair action.
• Replaces failed vehicle and equipment components of limited complexity.
• Rebuilds vehicle and equipment components of limited complexity as needed.
• Performs vehicle body and paint repairs of limited complexity as well as component upfit and make ready.
• Services vehicles and equipment as needed at garages and at off-site locations.
• Orders parts and updates/completes work orders according to standard operating procedures.
• Uses tools and equipment such as electronic and mechanical diagnostic equipment, tire changers, bench grinders, pressure washers, hoists, jacks, and a variety of hand and power tools.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment. Performs housekeeping duties. Observes environmental and hazardous material procedures. Works safely and follows all safety procedures.
• Must furnish own hand tools.

Job description

The City of Houston's Fleet Management Operations division seeks qualified automotive technicians to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on a range of vehicles and equipment at garages and off-site locations.

A high school diploma is required, with one year of automotive/diesel/heavy-equipment experience or vocational training. Must furnish own hand tools and hold a Texas Class C license; CDL may be required within six months.