MECHANIC I - Pct. 1 Commissioner

Tarrant County; Texas; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled mechanic to perform maintenance on gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and construction equipment. This role involves preventive maintenance, repairs, and inspections to ensure all equipment operates efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and experience in automotive mechanics, with a preference for heavy truck or off-road experience. Join a team where your expertise will help maintain essential equipment for various projects, and enjoy a hands-on role that contributes to the success of the operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with one year of automotive mechanic experience required.
• Heavy truck/off-road mechanic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on construction equipment.
• Conduct onsite inspections and maintain equipment records.
• Instruct operators on proper maintenance procedures.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

Heavy Equipment Operation

Basic Repair Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Mechanic Trade School Certificate

Tools

Automotive Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Job description

Perform mechanical/electrical/preventive maintenance on gasoline/diesel powered vehicles, engines, and construction equipment. The incumbent must be familiar with and be able to perform basic operations on all heavy and light-duty construction equipment.

POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME
AFTER A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED

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

NOTE: You must fill out the work history and education sections of the application to show you have years of experience/education as required by the hiring department or be disqualified.

High School diploma or GED + one (1) year experience as a full-time automotive mechanic required. Heavy truck/off-road mechanic experience strongly preferred.

(An additional five (5) full-time years of related work experience may substitute for a high school diploma).

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.

(THE SELECTED CANDIDATE(S) FOR THIS POSITION MUST TAKE AND PASS A PRE-PLACEMENT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND DRUG TEST)

If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment at new hire processing.

Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to stoop, bend, climb, pull, and push. Daily exposure to dust, hazardous materials, fumes, noise, cold, and heat.