Equipment Mechanic II; Port Arthur, TX

SALARY: $24.35 - $35.83, Hourly (DOE&Q) NON-EXEMPT

OPENING DATE: 06/03/2026

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

To make minor and major mechanical repairs to automotive, diesel and other power-driven equipment, and to maintain and order mechanical parts for city equipment.

This is the journey level in the equipment mechanic series. Positions assigned to this class are expected to perform highly skilled mechanical work in the repair and maintenance of gas- and diesel-powered equipment. All positions assigned to this class require the ability to work independently exercising judgment and initiative. Equipment Mechanic II may also be expected to assist in the supervision and training of less experienced personnel.

Receives general supervision from the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor.

May exercise functional or technical supervision over lower-level equipment maintenance staff.

Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspect, diagnose and locate mechanical difficulties on city automobiles, trucks and a variety of diesel and gasoline powered maintenance, construction and fire equipment; determine extent of necessary repairs.
• Clean, repair and replace mechanical equipment; repair and replace automotive tires on vehicles as necessary.
• Operate a variety of tools, equipment and machinery including pressure washers, buffers, scrapers, grinders, drill presses, hydraulic gauges and hose machines, jacks, overhead cranes, torches, air jacks and drills, wrenches, screwdrivers, ratchets, testing machinery, band, chain and porta band saws, air compressors and other related materials used to repair mechanical equipment.
• Order and maintain mechanical