MECHANIC I - Precinct 4

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); In loco; USD 45.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health benefits

Retirement benefits (TCDRS)

Wellness program

Paid holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

Tarrant County College seeks a maintenance professional to perform mechanical/electrical/ preventive maintenance on gasoline and diesel powered vehicles and construction equipment. The role requires familiarity with heavy and light duty equipment and includes daily fueling, basic repairs, and record-keeping.

The position also involves training operators, conducting pre-trip inspections, and guiding supervisors on equipment usage while maintaining compliance with safety standards.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required; four years related experience may substitute.
• One year of full-time automotive mechanic experience required; heavy truck/off-road preferred.
• Mechanic Trade School certificate can substitute for one year of experience.
• Valid Class C driver license on hire; Class A CDL with tanker and hazmat within eight months.
• May require certification in a specific trade such as an A/C mechanic.

Mansioni

• Performs preventive maintenance on construction equipment.
• Responsible for daily fueling and maintenance of construction equipment.
• Performs basic electrical and mechanical repairs, minor tune-ups, belts, hoses, and A/C.
• Maintains records related to PM, oil inventory usage, waste oil and fuel consumption.
• Inspects onsite equipment to ensure proper operation and can take equipment out of use.
• Performs pre-state inspections.
• Forecasts inventory needs and tracks usage.
• Advises supervisors on equipment misuse.
• Instructs equipment operators on proper maintenance procedures.
• Trains new employees on equipment maintenance and pre-trip inspections.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Automotive maintenance

Electrical repair

Preventive maintenance

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Mechanic Trade School certificate

Descrizione del lavoro

Summary

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.

Essential Duties And 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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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/offroad 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.

Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements

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.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at [phone].