Fleet Specialist I

Texas A&M University; Merkel (TX); On-site; USD 25,514 - 36,339; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Fitness incentive of $500

Job summary

Texas A&M University seeks a Fleet Specialist I in Merkel, Texas, to assist with the management of fleet operations. This role involves monitoring vehicle conditions, maintaining accurate records, and supporting emergency responses.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least two years of experience as a mechanic. Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork are essential. A competitive benefits package is offered, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: One year of mechanic-related education.
• Two years of experience with vehicles or heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage field operations vehicles and equipment.
• Ensure accurate maintenance records for all vehicles.
• Support emergency response operations as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to conduct training

Multitasking ability

Teamwork

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

High School Diploma

Mechanic-related technical degree

Tools

Tools used in vehicle maintenance

Job description

Job Title: Fleet Specialist I

Agency: Texas A&M Forest Service, Department Field Operations

Location: Merkel, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Salary: $22.45 per hour

Responsibilities

• Assist Incident Response Logistics Coordinator and Lead Fleet Specialist with monitoring, evaluation, and management of Field Operations Department vehicles and equipment, including performing field inspections, verifying required maintenance, vehicle records, and inventory.
• Assist in the facilitation of equipment repair and conduct emergency repairs as needed.
• Ensure current and accurate maintenance records, including repair documentation, are kept for all vehicles and equipment.
• Support and participate in emergency response and wildfire operations as needed, which may include firefighting, safety, or logistical support duties.
• Manage and account for TFS credit cards in accordance with applicable laws, policies, rules, procedures, and guidelines.
• Manage and account for assigned TFS property.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• May require working long hours with minimal rest in primitive conditions.
• May result in exposure to emotionally stressful situations for extended periods.
• May require exposure to equipment vibrations and noise.
• May require exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sunlight, rain, and temperature extremes.
• May require extended walking, standing, twisting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting/carrying heavy objects.
• Must meet Work Capacity Test moderate fitness level requirements defined for the position.
• May become eligible for additional out-of-state duty by meeting fitness levels.
• Ability to travel frequently to TFS field locations to perform duties.
• Workweek: 40 hours, occasional after-hours for regular duty; during emergency response, staffing outside Monday‑Friday 8‑5, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends.

Education & Experience

• Required Education: High School Diploma.
• Preferred Education: One (1) year mechanic‑related technical degree or graduation from an ASE certified program.
• Required Experience: Two (2) or more years as a vehicle or heavy equipment mechanic, or equivalent agency experience.
• Preferred Experience: Four (4) years experience in a wildland fire agency with logistics and/or operation duties; two (2) years experience transporting heavy equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to conduct training classes.
• Strong multitasking and cooperative teamwork ability.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License (Commercial Class A) or to be obtained within 180 days.
• Working knowledge of tools used in vehicle maintenance, repair, and fabrication.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Preferred: Basic knowledge of Incident Command System (ICS), NWCG firefighter certification, and water delivery systems.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and health and lifestyle programs. Additional benefits include compensatory time off, overtime on emergency response, and a physical fitness incentive of $500 for passing the annual arduous test (walk three miles wearing a 45‑pound pack in 45 minutes or less).

Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer. All positions are security‑sensitive; applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon credential verification.