MECHANIC III (Light, Medium, & Heavy Duty)

City of Houston, TX; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASE/EVT Certification Pay (up to $5,;

Job summary

The City of Houston is seeking a Mechanic III to perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and complex repairs on City vehicles and equipment. This role may serve as supervisor or trainer to junior mechanics and involves maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Incentives include certification pay and shift incentives, with opportunities to work across multiple sites and shifts. Candidates should have automotive/diesel experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; ASE/EVT preferred.
• Four-year automotive/heavy equipment maintenance experience or 2-year plus associate degree.
• Valid Texas CDL/Class A or B within 6 months is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose complex issues and execute repairs; conduct system tests.
• Repair and rebuild vehicle components; ensure safety and quality.
• Serve as shop supervisor or trainer to lower-level mechanics.
• Order parts and update work orders; maintain a clean, safe workspace.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics

Complex repairs

Supervision

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in automotive/diesel technology

Tools

Electronic scanners

Laptops for diagnostics

Vehicle lifts

Welding equipment

Job description

Division: Operations

Reporting Location: Various*

Workdays & Hours: Various* (may require working weekends, holidays and 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

We are actively seekingMechanic III who takes extreme pride in performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and complex repairs to City vehicles and showcasing their technical expertise and exemplary ethical behavior.

A Mechanic III can make an immediate impact and add value towards the achievement of these goals.

For further information pertaining to the Fleet Management Department, please visit: Who is the Fleet Management Department? About Fleet Management Department.

A Mechanic III will occasionally serve as supervisor and/or trainer to lower-level mechanics who can make an immediate impact and add value towards the achievement of these goals. Additional salary incentives may include:

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

A Mechanic III will occasionally serve as supervisor and/or trainer to lower-level mechanics who can make an immediate impact and add value towards the achievement of these goals.

• Perform preventative maintenance activities to Light Duty, Medium, and Heavy-Duty vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to oil and filters change, servicing of lubricant and fluid levels, component wear inspection, and systems testing
• Responds to complex reports on operational/condition issues with vehicles and equipment. Performs system testing and diagnostics to determine cause and course of repair action.
• Making repairs and replacing failed vehicle and equipment components of all complexity levels.
• Rebuilds complex vehicle and equipment components as needed.
• Perform complex vehicle body and paint repairs as well as component upfit and make ready. Repairs include but are not limited to body panel shaping, substate preparation, painting, metal and fiberglass fabrication, welding, body filler application and components replacement.
• Services vehicles and equipment perform as needed at garages and at off-site locations.
• Serve as shop supervisor in absence of shop manager. Trains lower-level mechanics.
• Orders parts and updates/completes work orders according to department standard operating procedures.
• Uses tools and equipment such as electronic computer scanners and laptops to diagnostic mechanical equipment, tire changers, alignment, vehicle lifts, welding machines, cutting torque, bench grinders, pressure washers, overhead crane, hoists, floor jacks, and a variety of hand and power tools.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Performs housekeeping duties.
• Observes environmental and hazardous material procedures.
• Works safely and follows all safety procedures.
• Stays current on new technology. Must furnish own hand tools.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position involves considerable physical exertion, such regular climbing of ladders, lifting of heavy objects (up to 80 pounds) on a highly frequent basis and/or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold moisture, air pollution, chemical gases, and substances. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises, and minor burns. Must furnish own hand tools.

This is a Fleet Management Department Position at the Tier I Level.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

High school degree, GED or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Four-year equivalent of automotive, diesel and/or heavy-equipment maintenance/repair experience is required.

Or

An Associate’s degree (at least 18-month program) in automotive, diesel, and/or heavy equipment (off road) technology plus, two-year equivalent of automotive, diesel and/or heavy-equipment maintenance/repair experience.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Valid Texas Class C upon hire. Must comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 6-months of employment.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

• Must achieve certification as Texas State Vehicle Inspector within 6 months of employment.
• May be required to achieve Emergency Vehicle Technician certification.
• May require mobile air (EPA 609) certification.
• Aptitude test may be required.

Preference will be given to applicants with a Master ASE technician certification and/or Lean Six Sigma. Prior automotive supervisory and/or training experience is strongly desired. Applicants with mechanical aptitude are highly desired. Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is a plus.

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 TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. The hiring 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: 19

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.