Motor Pool Technician

Career Opportunities:
Motor Pool Technician I (18038)

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to making a positive impact in the lives of Texans. The role offers 100% paid employee health insurance for eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time‑off benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Salary: $2,820.00–$4,149.83 per month (Monthly). Position:
Non‑exempt, Full time. Shift: Day (First). Up to 5% travel may be required.

Come work in an environment where those we serve are truly valued and respected and where the mission is to help all people achieve higher levels of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus‑based direct services and supports at 13 centers across the state.

Performs routine maintenance and repair work on automotive motors. Work involves repairing mechanical units, performing preventive maintenance activities, and servicing automotive equipment powered by gasoline, diesel, or alternative fuels. Must be able to operate a vehicle for workflow expediency. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

• Adjusts brakes and carburetors.
• Installs front wheel bearings, speed heads, radiators, and universal joints.
• Services vehicles, refuels, and changes oil.
• Cleans shop, equipment, and tools.
• Performs body repair and touch‑up painting.
• Assists in major repairs, such as overhauling motors and installing clutches.
• May operate electronic or computerized diagnostic equipment and computer‑based technical manuals to identify or verify system and component failures.
• May inventory parts and equipment.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Other duties as assigned include, but are not limited to, actively participating in disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern and/or location.

• Knowledge of mechanical techniques used in automotive repair and maintenance, and of safety practices and principles.
• Skill in the use of shop tools and equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions; make repairs; and use shop tools and equipment.

Valid Texas driver’s license or the ability to obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date is required. Applicants with an out‑of‑state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of licensure. Eligibility of driving record is based on HHSC Fleet Management policy. May require a certification from the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED, or completion of an accredited vocational/technical program in automotive repair or a related field, plus one (1) year of related work experience in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles.
• An associate’s degree from an accredited program in a related field may substitute for the required work experience.
• Related work experience may substitute for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis with a maximum substitution of two (2) years.

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre‑employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). All State Supported Living Center employees are subject to random drug testing. Flexibility in work hours may be required. The position may require overtime and/or extended hours and must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

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