Texas Department of Transportation

Overview

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking an Equipment Mechanic I or II to perform repair, maintenance, and inspection work for fleet vehicles and heavy equipment used in highway and bridge construction. This role involves working independently on assignments while referring unusual issues to a supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Adjusts brakes and replaces brake system parts including air brake and anti-locking systems.
• Completes repair order paperwork and accurately enters data into fleet information management system.
• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment used in construction and maintenance of highways/bridges.
• Orders, picks up, and delivers parts, materials, tools, and operates equipment and vehicles including heavy equipment.
• Performs quality assurance/analysis on repaired vehicles and equipment.
• Prepares vehicles for use by checking for required safety features such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and mobile radios.
• Repairs vehicle air conditioning systems.
• Troubleshoots, tests, and repairs electrical systems, electronic ignitions, and fuel injection systems.
• Uses computerized diagnostic analyzer systems and performs complex diagnostic work on vehicles/equipment.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Equipment Mechanic I: 2 years in automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair.
• Equipment Mechanic II: 4 years in automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair.
• Valid driver’s license required for driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or obtain it within 120 calendar days from date of employment.
• Mtr Veh St Inspector-Licensed, if performing State safety vehicle inspections must have or obtain a State Inspector's license.
• Associate's degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology may substitute for 2 years' experience.
• Certificates of course completion from a Technical Training Institute in Automotive and Diesel Technology may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• PTO

Additional Information

• Position is based in Houston, TX.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment.
• Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
• Will be required to work alternate schedules during emergency response situations.