MECHANIC II (Light, Medium and Heavy Duty)

City of Houston, TX; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASE/EVT Certification Pay

Evening/Nightshift Incentive Pay

Job summary

City of Houston’s Fleet Management Department seeks a Mechanic II to perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on light, heavy, and off-road equipment. Responsibilities include component replacement, body work, and orderly work-atmosphere upkeep across multiple sites.

Qualified candidates will have two years of automotive/diesel/heavy equipment maintenance experience, plus a high school diploma or equivalent. Valid licenses and certifications preferred; safety training ensured.

Qualifications

• Two years’ automotive, diesel, and/or heavy-equipment maintenance/repair experience, with at least one year as a skilled mechanic.
• High school diploma or GED; or equivalent vocational training in automotive technology.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment including oil/filters changes and system checks.
• Responds to operational issues with diagnostics to determine causes and repair actions.
• Replaces or rebuilds components of limited complexity.
• Performs body/paint repairs and upfits as needed.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment and follows safety procedures.

Skills

Automotive repair experience

Diagnostics

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic scanners

Lifts

Tire changers

Bench grinders

Overhead cranes

Job description

Division: Operations

Report Location: Various*

Workdays & Hours: Various* (may require working weekends, holidays and day & evening shifts)

* Subject to change

OUR MISSION:

The mission of the Fleet Management Department is to provide the City of Houston with the best value fleet management services.

Our VISION:

The vision of the Fleet Management Department is to be recognized as the best managed fleets in the country.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Fleet Management Department is seeking candidates to perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs of moderate complexity to City vehicles and equipment. Maintains and repairs Light Duty or Heavy-Duty and Off-Road mechanical equipment parts and components.

The MECHANICII duties will include but is not limited to:

• Performs preventive maintenance activities to vehicles and equipment including but not limited to oil and filter changes, servicing of lubricant and fluid levels, component wear inspection, and systems checks.
• Responds to moderate complexity reports of operational/condition issues with vehicles and equipment. Performs systems testing and diagnostics to determine cause, and course of repair action.
• Replaces failed vehicle and equipment components of limited complexity.
• Rebuilds vehicle and equipment components of limited complexity as needed.
• Performs vehicle body and paint repairs of limited complexity as well as component upfit and make ready.
• Services vehicles and equipment as needed at garages and at off-site locations.
• Orders parts and updates/completes work orders according to standard operating procedures.
• Uses tools and equipment such as electronic diagnostic scanners, mechanical equipment, tire changers, bench grinders, pressure washers, alignment machines, lifts, hoists, jacks, overhead cranes and a variety of hand power tools and technical service manuals. Stays current on new technology.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment. Performs housekeeping duties. Observes environmental and hazardous material procedures. Works safely and follows all safety procedures.
• Must furnish own hand tools.

Additional salary incentives may include:

• ASE/EVT Certification Pay (up to $5,200 annually)
• Evening/Nightshift Incentive Pay (Up to $3,000 annually)

WORKING CONDITIONS

There is routine exposure to significant levels of heat, cold moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts bruises and minor burns. The position may require occasional periods of stooping, bending and/or lifting of materials up to 80 pounds.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Driver’s License Requirement: Valid Texas Class C upon hire.
• Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 6-months of employment.
• Must comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving.
• Required Certifications: Must achieve certification as Texas State Vehicle Inspector within 6 months of employment.
• May be required to achieve Emergency Vehicle Technician certification.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High school degree of GED equivalent.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Two years’ experience of automotive, diesel and/or heavy-equipment maintenance/repair with at least one year as a skilled mechanic experience is required

OR

Two years of full-time, secondary vocational education in automotive, diesel, and/or heavy equipment (off road) technology.

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

SELECTION/SKILLS TEST REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. The department may administer a skill assessment.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

YES

If, Yes - this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade - 15

EOE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.