Lead Mechanic – Road & Bridge Fleet & Welding

fortbendcountytx; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a skilled mechanic to maintain equipment on a regular schedule and perform repairs across departments, including events after hours. The role includes field service, driving heavy equipment, and supporting emergency operations when needed.

The starting salary range is $23.19-$28.99 per hour, based on qualifications. A High School Diploma/GED and technical certification, plus 4 years of mechanic experience, are required to join our team with full benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; technical certification in mechanic fields.
• 4 years of job-related experience as a mechanic.
• Strong heavy equipment repair and evaluation skills.
• Good verbal and written communications; effective with the public and officials.
• Organizational skills to complete assignments accurately and on time.
• Working knowledge of Road & Bridge equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Responsible for all repairs and orders which may include departments other than Road and Bridge as well as special events during off hours.
• Field service recovery and repair of equipment and vehicles at or in route to and from offsite job locations.
• Knowledge and ability to drive construction equipment, dump trucks as needed to assist in transporting materials or assist in emergency operations when additional drivers are needed.
• Assist in traffic control and clean up during traffic accidents involving county vehicles or equipment.
• Fabrication of add on accessories and welding repair of equipment and vehicles.
• Orders and picks-up parts as needed;
• Maintains current knowledge of updates on vehicles.
• Schedules inspections on vehicles and equipment.
• Supervises shop operations and maintains and repairs facility equipment such as gates, backup generators, water wells, wash bay and associated drainage on county property.
• Instructs, trains and assists mechanics; assigns work, ensures standards and priorities are met and checks completed work.
• Held accountable for all equipment used and uniforms issued.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED; technical certification

Tools

Road & Bridge equipment

Job description

Fort Bend County is seeking a skilled mechanic to maintain equipment on a regular schedule and perform repairs across departments, including events after hours. The role includes field service, driving heavy equipment, and supporting emergency operations when needed.

The starting salary range is $23.19-$28.99 per hour, based on qualifications. A High School Diploma/GED and technical certification, plus 4 years of mechanic experience, are required to join our team with full benefits.