MECHANIC II - Precinct 4

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Tarrant County College is seeking an experienced senior mechanic to perform advanced maintenance on gasoline, propane, and diesel engines and heavy off-road construction equipment. The role includes inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing trucks and related equipment, with potential leadership responsibilities for other mechanics.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED (additional experience may substitute), 3 years’ experience as a full-time automotive mechanic (heavy

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; an extra 4 years of related experience may substitute.
• 3 years of full-time automotive mechanic experience required (heavy truck/offroad or diesel preferred).
• CDL A with tanker and hazmat endorsements required within 8 months; may require ASE/A/C certifications.

Responsibilities

• May supervise other mechanics or helpers and relay instructions from supervisor.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair complex off-road construction equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair diesel, gasoline, propane engines and equipment.
• Order parts and supplies as needed.
• Design, fabricate and build special projects for vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Heavy truck/offroad diesel mechanic

CAN experience

CDL with tanker hazmat endorsement

Diagnostics testing

Leadership in mentoring others

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade school certification

Job description

Summary

Performs advanced level mechanical, electrical, preventative maintenance on gasoline, propane, and diesel-powered engines and/or heavy-duty off-road construction equipment. As a senior level mechanic, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs trucks and/or heavy off-road equipment.

• May be responsible for the daily refueling and maintenance of construction equipment located at project site(s).
• Performs preventative maintenance on all vehicles and construction equipment.
• Performs state or pre-state safety inspections.
• Performs simple to highly complex computerized diagnostic testing/evaluation procedures to diagnose and repair vehicles and equipment.
• May direct the work of other mechanics or helpers, teaching/instructing them in appropriate procedures and practices, relays instructions from supervisor to others.
• Tests equipment for safe and efficient operation.
• May transport equipment.
• Makes road calls and field repairs as necessary.
• Orders or requests the acquisition of parts and supplies as needed.
• Designs, fabricates and builds special projects for vehicles and equipment.
• 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.
• Three (3) full-time years of experience as a full-time automotive mechanic required (heavy truck/offroad or diesel mechanic strongly preferred). Certification 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 A/C or ASE coursework.
• Controlled Area Network (CAN) experience preferred.
• Additional technician certifications and licenses preferred.
• Diagnosing and repairing highly complex off-road construction equipment with specialty certifications and licenses preferred.

Summary

Performs advanced level mechanical, electrical, preventative maintenance on gasoline, propane, and diesel-powered engines and/or heavy-duty off-road construction equipment. As a senior level mechanic, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs trucks and/or heavy off-road equipment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• May be responsible for the daily refueling and maintenance of construction equipment located at project site(s).
• Performs preventative maintenance on all vehicles and construction equipment.
• Performs state or pre-state safety inspections.
• Performs simple to highly complex computerized diagnostic testing/evaluation procedures to diagnose and repair vehicles and equipment.
• May direct the work of other mechanics or helpers, teaching/instructing them in appropriate procedures and practices, relays instructions from supervisor to others.
• Tests equipment for safe and efficient operation.
• May transport equipment.
• Makes road calls and field repairs as necessary.
• Orders or requests the acquisition of parts and supplies as needed.
• Designs, fabricates and builds special projects for vehicles and equipment.
• 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.
• Three (3) full-time years of experience as a full-time automotive mechanic required (heavy truck/offroad or diesel mechanic strongly preferred). Certification 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 A/C or ASE coursework.
• Controlled Area Network (CAN) experience preferred.
• Additional technician certifications and licenses preferred.
• Diagnosing and repairing highly complex off-road construction equipment with specialty certifications and licenses preferred.

Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudication 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.

Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, walk, climb, stoop, lift, push and pull.

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].