Mechanic - Fleet Services

Reporting directly to the Shop Supervisor, responsible for performing routine and preventive maintenance and repairs to equipment and vehicles.

• Performs preventive maintenance necessary to ensure the proper functioning of vehicles and/or heavy equipment, mechanical systems, and component parts
• Performs vehicle and medium-heavy truck diagnostics using scan tools and laptop computer
• Performs major and minor repairs on all air conditioning systems including automotive, medium-heavy, and heavy trucks
• Performs major and minor mechanical work, including but not limited to, repair and replace water/fuel pumps, radiators, alternators, differentials, timing chains, belts, hoses, fuses, valves, and batteries
• Operates a variety of hand, power, and shop tools
• Operates a variety of machinery such as computerized tire balancing machine, tire mount/dismount machine, and front-end alignment machine
• Cleans and maintains shop facilities and equipment
• Responds to service calls for assistance; retrieves or repairs vehicles and equipment in the field, as needed
• Assists in locating mechanical parts
• Transports vehicles and equipment to various locations
• Collaborates with vendors, technical staff, and manufacturing representatives
• Performs vehicle inspections for the State of Texas
• Attends all trainings and meetings as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

• Performs body shop repairs caused by vandalism and collision accidents such as frame straightening, welding, body panel replacement or repair, surface preparation, paint and clear coat application, and final polishing
• Completes various paint jobs on fuel tanks, toolboxes, and another fleet equipment
• Maintains, cleans, and organizes body shop area and storage
• Monitors the storage and disposal of hazardous materials
• Assists inventory division with identifying paint and part needs
• Prepares and repairs county vehicles for auctions
• Serves as primary contact and technician for vehicle collision and body repairs
• Oversees and performs all autobody repairs for county vehicles
• Collaborates with shop foreman and provides estimates for cost for autobody repairs, paint, and maintenance equipment

• Reports directly to – Shop Supervisor
• Direct Reports – No

• Position involves frequent sitting, standing, and walking
• Position involves climbing ladders, carrying toolboxes, and operating hand and power tools
• Position involves bending, kneeling, crawling, and maneuvering in and around all kinds of equipment
• Position involves lifting a minimum of 75 pounds to waist height
• Position involves seeing and hearing as well as perceiving colors
• Position involves writing and reading to a size 10 font
• Position involves safely operating a motor vehicle

• Indoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather
• Travel between work sites, as required
• Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, bacteria, fungus, and high noise levels

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 7:30 am – 4 pm) may be required
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
• Regular attendance is required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

• High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of vehicle and equipment maintenance experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must provide own hand tools
• Prior…