TPWD - Motor Vehicle Technician II (Maintenance Shop Technician)

Texas A&M International; Rockport (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Group insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in Rockport, TX seeks a journey-level Maintenance Technician to perform routine maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of motor vehicles and marine vessels, and assist with specialized equipment fabrication.

You will support purchasing, report preparation, and adhere to safety rules under supervision; valid Texas driver license and Boater Education certification required within 30 days; overtime and outdoor work in variable conditions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• One year of relevant experience in operation, maintenance and repair of vehicles and/or boats.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within 30 days a valid class C Texas driver’s license.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within 30 days a Texas Boater Education certification or equivalent unless exempt by law.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine (journey-level) motor vehicle and marine vessel maintenance, diagnosis, and repair.
• Assist in maintenance, repair, and fabrication of specialized fisheries sampling equipment.
• Assist with purchasing and report preparation.
• Work under moderate supervision with limited latitude for initiative and independent judgement.

Skills

Welding & fabrication

Fiberglass repair

Vehicle operation & repair

Marine vessel operation & repair

Hand tools usage

Record-keeping

Communication & teamwork

Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS:

Rockport Maintenance Shop, 824 S Fuqua Street, Rockport, TX 78362

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Rockport Maintenance Shop Team Leader, this position performs routine (journey-level) motor vehicle and marine vessel maintenance, diagnosis, and repair. Also assists in performing maintenance, repair, and fabrication of specialized fisheries sampling equipment. Assists with purchasing and report preparation. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for use of initiative and independent judgement. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from high school or GED.

Experience:

One year of relevant experience in operation, maintenance and repair of vehicles and/or boats.

Licensure:

Must possess or be able to obtain, within thirty days of employment, a valid class `C' Texas driver's license.

Must possess or be able to obtain, within thirty days of employment, a Texas Boater Education certification or equivalent unless legally exempt per §31.110 of the Texas Water Safety Act.

NOTE:

Retention of position is contingent upon maintaining the required driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

Experience in operation, repair and maintenance specific to boats, outboard motors, trailers, and related equipment.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of welding and metal fabrication.
• Knowledge of fiberglass repair.
• Skill in basic vehicle operation, maintenance and repair.
• Skill in basic marine vessel operation, maintenance and repair.
• Skill in the use of manual and power hand tools.
• Skill in maintaining records of materials, supplies, time and work performed.
• Skill in effective communication and in building and maintaining positive working relationships.
• Skill in basic computer operations and the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of welding and metal fabrication.
• Knowledge of fiberglass repair.
• Skill in basic vehicle operation, maintenance and repair.
• Skill in basic marine vessel operation, maintenance and repair.
• Skill in safe use of manual and power tools.
• Skill in maintaining records of materials, supplies, time, and work performed.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with team members.
• Skill in basic computer operations and use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Skill in basic mathematics.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to learn basic state purchasing procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematic diagrams, and sketches.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities.
• Ability to prepare job cost estimates.
• Ability to understand and adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform manual labor including lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work under moderate supervision with limited latitude for use of initiative and independent judgement.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Required to work 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Required to work overtime as necessary.
• Required to climb ladders and scaffolds and work in confined spaces, such as boat engine rooms.
• Required to perform work outdoors in cold and extreme heat, including on boats during occasional adverse weather conditions.
• Required to occasionally travel out of town up to 5% with possible overnight stays.
• Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures.
• Non-smoking working environment in all State buildings and vehicles.

Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return-to-Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period.