Heavy Equipment Mechanic I - PM & Repairs

Tarrant County; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to perform mechanical, electrical and preventive maintenance on gasoline and diesel powered vehicles, engines and construction equipment. The role requires familiarity with heavy and light duty equipment and the ability to perform basic operations on a wide range of machines.

Incumbents will handle daily fueling and maintenance, conduct repairs, maintain PM records, inspect equipment, and train new staff on maintenance procedures

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• An additional four (4) years of related experience may substitute for a high school diploma.
• One (1) year of experience as a full-time automotive mechanic required; heavy truck/off-road mechanic experience strongly preferred.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited Mechanic Trade School may substitute for one year of experience.
• A current and valid Class C driver license is required upon hire.
• A Class A CDL with a combination tanker and hazmat endorsement is required within eight (8) months of hire.
• May require certification in a specific trade or training such as an A/C mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance (P/M) on construction equipment.
• Responsible for the daily fueling and maintenance of construction equipment.
• Performs repair on equipment including basic electrical and mechanical, minor tune-ups and belts, hoses and a/c.
• Maintains records related to P/M, oil inventory (usage), waste oil and fuel consumption.
• Responsible for onsite inspections of equipment to ensure equipment is in proper operating condition; has the authority to take equipment out of use.
• Performs pre-state inspections.
• Forecasts inventory needs and tracks usage.
• Responsible for advising supervisors of any equipment misuse.
• Responsible for instructing equipment operators on the proper procedures for maintaining equipment.
• Responsible for teaching new employees how to perform equipment maintenance and pre-trip inspections.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade School Certification

Tools

Class C driver license

Class A CDL with tanker & hazmat endorsement

Job description

Tarrant County is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to perform mechanical, electrical and preventive maintenance on gasoline and diesel powered vehicles, engines and construction equipment. The role requires familiarity with heavy and light duty equipment and the ability to perform basic operations on a wide range of machines.

Incumbents will handle daily fueling and maintenance, conduct repairs, maintain PM records, inspect equipment, and train new staff on maintenance procedures