Mechanic I

Galveston County YMCA Inc; Dickinson (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Galveston is seeking a Mechanic I to support Dickinson Road & Bridge Fleet. The role focuses on repairing and maintaining department vehicles and equipment, including brake systems, engines, and on-the-road repairs to road equipment and vehicles.

Responsibilities include diagnostics, testing, and record-keeping for repair work, with required certifications and a Texas CDL B. The position is full-time based in Dickinson, TX and includes a pathway for license compliance within specified

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED.
• Requires six months of automotive repair experience or closely related experience.

Responsibilities

• Repairs to vehicle brake, maintain vehicle services, also mowers.
• Performs vehicle, and mowers engine repairs.
• Performs diagnostics, troubleshoots, and makes repairs.
• Performs on-the-road repairs of disabled road equipment and vehicles.
• Operates road equipment and vehicles for testing purposes.
• Maintains records of repair work done.
• Repairs gas-operated small engine equipment.
• Repairs all vehicles and equipment.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Automotive repair experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Texas vehicle inspector license

Commercial Driver's License Class B

FEMA 100

FEMA 200

FEMA 700

FEMA 800

Job description

## Mechanic IApply: Dickinson Road & Bridge Main Offices: Full time: Posted Today: JR560Thank you for your interest in a career with County of Galveston. Please click on the Apply button if interested in this job.**General Description**The purpose of this class is to assist in the repair and maintenance of department vehicles and equipment.**Duties and Responsibilities****The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.*** Repairs to vehicle brake, maintain vehicle services, also mowers.* Performs vehicle, and mowers engine repairs.* Performs diagnostics, troubleshoots, and makes repairs.* Performs on-the-road repairs of disabled road equipment and vehicles.* Operates road equipment and vehicles for testing purposes.* Maintains records of repair work done.* Repairs gas-operated small engine equipment.* Repairs all vehicles and equipment.* Performs related work as assigned.**Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:*** Requires High School diploma or GED equivalent.* Requires six months of automotive repair experience or closely related experience.**Physical Demands/Work Environment:***Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.**Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.*The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.The work is typically performed in a service center occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery and chemicals. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.Emergency Preparedness Tier Level: 3**Special Certifications and Licenses:*** Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.* Requires a Texas vehicle inspector license within 6 months of employment.* Requires FEMA 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications within 6 months of employment.* Requires Commercial Driver's License class B (minimum). Within 1 year of employment.**Department:** Road & Bridge-Fleet**Salary:** $42,428.00