Vehicle Mechanic

Central Texas College; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Texas College seeks a skilled automotive mechanic to maintain CTCD fleet vehicles, farm machinery, and grounds equipment. Duties include preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs across diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulics, and HVAC systems.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, formal automotive training, and a valid Texas Class C license with a clean record. ASE certification is preferred and candidate must adhere to environmental and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret vehicle technical data, electrical schematics, and service manuals.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and safety standards for handling chemicals, fluids, and lubricants.
• Ability to prioritize daily maintenance tasks across diverse equipment.
• Must hold a valid Texas Class C driver’s license and keep a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, lubrication, oil and filter changes, and tune-ups on fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain vehicle registration readiness and provide roadside support for disabled CTCD vehicles.
• Diagnose, repair, and overhaul transmissions, steering, suspension systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, starting/charging components, and vehicle controls.
• Diagnose and repair HVAC systems.
• Perform engine diagnostics and repairs on diesel, gas, and small engines.
• Conduct tire repairs, mounting, balancing, and installation.
• Perform structural repairs and fabrication using welding equipment.
• Maintain maintenance and repair on heavy equipment, tractors, and outdoor tools.
• Accurately estimate repair times, parts, and labor for work orders.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance planning

Electrical troubleshooting

HVAC troubleshooting

Diesel/gasoline engine diagnostics

Welding and fabrication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Formal automotive mechanic training

ASE Certification preferred

Job description

Responsible for the repair, preventive maintenance, and operational readiness of all CTCD fleet vehicles, farm machinery, and grounds maintenance equipment.-High school diploma or GED and Formal training as an automotive mechanic required. ASE Certification preferred.

• -Ability to read and interpret vehicle technical data, electrical schematics, and manufacturer service manuals.
• -Knowledge of environmental regulations and safety standards for the proper handling and disposal of chemicals, shop fluids, and lubricants.
• -Ability to effectively prioritize daily maintenance tasks and manage time across a diverse range of equipment.
• -Must hold a valid State of Texas Class C driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.
• Eligible for coverage under CTC’s commercial auto and other liability insurance policies.

• -Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, lubrication, oil and filter changes, and tune-ups on all fleet vehicles, farm equipment, and grounds machinery.
• -Maintain vehicle registration readiness and provide roadside recovery support for disabled CTCD vehicles as needed.
• -Diagnose, repair, and overhaul automatic and manual transmissions, steering, and suspension systems.
• -Troubleshoot, repair, and replace electrical systems, starting/charging components, and vehicle electronic controls.
• -Diagnose and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• -Perform complete engine diagnostics, repairs, removals, and overhauls on diesel, gasoline, and small engines.
• -Conduct tire repairs, mounting, balancing, and installation across fleet and equipment wheels.
• -Perform structural repairs and component fabrication using electric arc and oxy-acetylene welding equipment.-Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on heavy equipment, tractors, and outdoor power tools.
• -Accurately estimate repair times, required parts, and labor costs for assigned work orders.
• -Immediately report severe mechanical failures, safety hazards, or extended equipment downtime to the supervisor or the Director of Facilities Management.
• Any other duties as assigned.