TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICER

North Richland Hills City Hall; North Richland Hills (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

North Richland Hills City Hall in Texas seeks a full-time vehicle maintenance technician for the Police Department. The role includes conducting preventive maintenance, diagnosing issues, and managing repairs for the vehicle fleet. Candidates must have relevant technical training, experience in law enforcement, and a valid Texas Class C Driver’s License. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including insurance, retirement contributions, and paid leave options.

Qualifications

• 6–12 months of post-secondary technical or vocational training beyond high school.
• One year’s experience in law enforcement working in relevant fields.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles.
• Maintain documentation of maintenance activities and repairs.
• Coordinate transport of vehicles for repairs and services.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Technical services experience

Inventory management

Education

Post-secondary technical or vocational training

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to perform routine preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and complete minor unscheduled repairs on the Police Department’s vehicle fleet and associated equipment to ensure all vehicles and equipment are maintained in a safe, serviceable condition and meet operational readiness standards. Responsibilities include inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and coordinating the installation and modification of radios, mobile video systems, and other in‑vehicle electronics; maintaining comprehensive maintenance and repair documentation, including job orders, parts and labor records, and resources used; monitoring, tracking, and reporting repair status and maintenance activities via departmental databases; coordinating with the City Fleet Services Department to transport vehicles for scheduled repairs, warranty work, or specialized services, and confirming the completion of repairs; providing administrative oversight of the departmental fleet by managing equipment inventory and accurate fleet documentation; issuing, receiving, and maintaining records for departmental vehicles and issued equipment used in operations; and managing inventory control, stock levels, and procurement needs for fleet parts and supplies. This position does not provide direction to other employees.

Benefits

Insurance

Full‑time employees are offered a complete line of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance equal to three times your salary, and optional supplemental life insurance and long‑term disability programs.

Retirement

As a full‑time employee, you will become a member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with the City of North Richland Hills making contributions toward your account. You can also put savings toward retirement in the voluntary 457 deferred compensation plan.

Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave

The city offers vacation and sick leave, as well as ten paid holidays. Full‑time employees earn three weeks of vacation during their first year of employment and 10 hours of sick leave a month.

Requirements

• 6–12 months of post‑secondary technical or vocational training beyond high school.
• One year’s experience in law enforcement working in the areas of Technical Services, Detention Services, Fleet Maintenance or related fields.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License.