Under general supervision, performs maintenance, repair, diagnostics, and upfitting on Town mechanical and motorized equipment, including police and fire vehicles, construction and landscaping equipment, and other specialized machinery. Completes a wide range of complex, skilled, and semi-skilled automotive, heavy-equipment, and emergency-vehicle repair tasks.
- Performs State of Texas vehicle inspections in compliance with state laws.
- Completes new vehicle and equipment make-ready/upfit tasks and performs decommissioning activities.
- Maintains a clean, organized, and safe shop environment, including housekeeping duties, tool cleaning, and inventory checks.
- Orders and receives parts and supplies necessary to support fleet repairs and maintenance.
- Provides customer service to internal departments and external vendors.
- Inspects, maintains, repairs, and replaces worn or defective vehicle and equipment components.
- Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) according to Town PM procedures.
- Conducts repairs on engines, transmissions, drive axles, hydraulic systems, electrical and lighting systems, HVAC systems, and auxiliary systems.
- Completes documentation and data entry for all repairs in the Fleet Maintenance Information System (FMIS).
- Tests vehicles and equipment to verify proper performance before returning them to service.
- Adheres to assigned work schedules and complies with Town personnel policies.
- Participates in on-call rotation; responds to after-hours and emergency repair requests, including road calls.
- Informs supervisor of hazards, issues, and ongoing work activities.
- Reviews work for technical accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Monitors outsourced repair work for quality, proper billing, and adherence to Town requirements.
- Checks new vehicles for bid-spec compliance as needed.
- Assists other technicians with repairs; mentors and provides guidance to less-experienced technicians.
- Uses repair manuals, detailed wiring diagrams, and parts catalogs to diagnose and resolve issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned, including special projects.
Minimum Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
- A current Texas Class C Driver’s License is required, and the driving record must comply with Town policy.
- Become ASE Master Automotive or Master Truck Certified within two (2) years of hire date.
- Become Certified State of Texas Vehicle Inspector within six months of hire date.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain mechanic hand tools of type and quantities sufficient to perform with efficiency all required repair duties.
Physical Abilities
* The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- To perform the essential functions of the job, must be able to talk, read, see, walk, and hear.
- Must be able to perform strenuous physical activities, including exerting up to 100 lbs. of force; lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy supplies multiple times per day.
- Must be able to crawl, bend, kneel, and climb on and off equipment, and operate vibrating or moving equipment.
- Must be able to work indoors, outdoors, underground, in confined spaces, and in constantly noisy conditions.
- Must be able to work in adverse environmental conditions, including inclement weather and exposure to mechanical, electrical, fume/odor, dust/mist, chemical, and toxic waste hazards.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Desired Qualifications
- Industry-related work experience that exceeds the minimum requirements preferred.
- Additional auto/diesel vocational or technical training not already counted toward minimum qualifications preferred.
- Current ASE certifications beyond the required minimum preferred.
- Current Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification preferred.
- Current Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver License (CDL) preferred.
- Current Texas State Vehicle Inspector License preferred.
Knowledge/ Skills / Abilities
- Knowledge of repair principles and techniques for cars, light/heavy trucks, construction and off-road equipment, and landscaping equipment.
- Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, including engines, transmissions, drivetrains, suspension, air/hydraulic brakes, lighting systems, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and complex electronic control systems.
- Ability to diagnose, maintain, and repair equipment/vehicles using hand and power tools, including diagnostic scan tools, DVOM, welders, cutting torches, and other specialty tools.
- Knowledge of fluids, materials, and safety procedures related to vehicle/equipment maintenance and repair, including shop safety and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Proficiency with computers and data entry; ability to maintain shop and repair records and use preventative maintenance checklists.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills; ability to prioritize, multitask, work under pressure, and follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, contractors, and the public.
- Good hand/foot/eye coordination to safely operate equipment.
- Ability to work after normal business hours as needed and adapt skills to any machinery or equipment in the Town’s fleet.