MECHANIC II - Precinct 4

Tarrant County; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County is seeking a senior level mechanic to perform advanced mechanical and electrical maintenance on gasoline, propane, and diesel engines and heavy off-road equipment. You will inspect, troubleshoot, repair trucks, and may guide other mechanics.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, safety inspections, complex diagnostics, and potential field service. A valid Class C license is required, with Class A CDL tanker/hazmat within eight months; CAN experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; four years of related experience may substitute for the diploma.
• Three years of full-time automotive mechanic experience required; heavy truck/off-road or diesel preferred.
• Trade school certification may substitute for one year of experience.
• Valid Class C driver license required; Class A CDL with tanker and hazmat endorsement within eight months.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced mechanical and electrical maintenance on engines and off-road equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot and repair trucks and heavy equipment.
• Direct the work of other mechanics or helpers as needed.
• Conduct safety inspections and diagnose complex issues with diagnostic testing.
• Order parts, design or fabricate special projects and perform road calls when necessary.

Skills

Automotive mechanic

Diagnostics

CAN experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade school certification (mechanic)

Tools

CAN (Controller Area Network)

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.