MECHANIC I - Precinct 4

Tarrant-County,-Tx; Texas; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County is seeking a maintenance technician to perform mechanical and electrical upkeep on gasoline and diesel powered vehicles, engines, and construction equipment in Texas. You will conduct preventive maintenance, fueling, and record-keeping for fuel consumption and oil inventory.

The role includes diagnosing and repairing equipment, overseeing pre-trip inspections, training new staff, and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4 years related experience; heavy truck/offroad preferred.
• 1 year as a full-time automotive mechanic required.
• CDL Class A with tanker and hazmat endorsement within 8 months.
• A/C or trade certification may substitute for experience.
• Valid Class C driver's license on hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance (P/M) on construction equipment.
• Responsible for 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.
• Onsite inspections of equipment to ensure proper operating condition; may remove equipment from use.
• Performs pre-state inspections.
• Forecasts inventory needs and tracks usage.
• Advises supervisors of any equipment misuse.
• Instructs equipment operators on proper maintenance procedures.
• Teaches new employees how to perform maintenance and pre-trip inspections.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Diesel engines

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school certificate

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.

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.

• 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.

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.