Equipment Mechanic II

Equipment Mechanic II

Paris District is looking for an Equipment Mechanic II in Grayson County Maintenance Section located in Sherman, TX. At TxDOT we supply the diagnostic, hand, and power tools you need to get the job done! You won't be required to provide your own tools. If you have experience working on equipment and would like to be a part of keeping the roadways safe for your family and friends, then apply today.

We have three core values in the Paris District:
Improve our safety, Value our employees, and Preserve our assets. Come join our TxDOT family and build a career as big as TEXAS! We offer company-sponsored CDL training with $0 upfront monetary commitment. Earn your full salary while training with lodging, transportation and per-diem provided if necessary.

Minimum Salary: $45,521.00

Maximum Salary: $71,055.00

Pay Basis:
Yearly

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Work Locations:
Sherman/Grayson Co Ae/Maint 3904 US 75 SOUTH Sherman

Travel:
Yes, 5 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job

Shift Details:
Monday - Friday | 7AM to 3:30PM | 40 Hrs

Location Flexibility:
Onsite

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
Retirement Plans Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules Paid Leave and Holidays Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees On-the-Job Training Tuition Assistance Program Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives Career Development and Advancement Opportunities Family-Friendly Policies and Programs In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites.

These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at:
Total Compensation Package To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit:
Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Position

Description:

Performs advanced repair/maintenance and inspection related work for fleet vehicles and equipment in the Fleet Operations Division Shop or a District Maintenance Section. Inspects work performed by shop mechanics and/or contracted vendors. Work may require maintenance and repair of heavy equipment used in the construction of highways/bridges. Work may require contact with other governmental agencies and private contractors. Employees at this level perform independently on assignments;

however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Analyzes and interprets computerized diagnostic equipment information.
• Adjusts brakes and replaces brake system parts to include air brake and anti-locking systems.
• Handles and disposes of environmentally hazardous materials in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Checks lighting and wiring mechanisms to ensure proper functioning of headlights, spotlights, tail lights and parking lights.
• 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 to include heavy equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs on motor vehicles/equipment; as required moves items related to these activities.
• Performs quality assurance/analysis on repaired vehicles and equipment.
• May travel and perform work in other shops throughout the state as required
• 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.
• Prepares vehicles for use by checking for required safety features such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and mobile radios.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience:
  
  4 years in automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Associate's degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology may substitute for 2 year's 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.
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have obtained a Class "A" CDL, within 180 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial driver's license (CDL)
• Competencies:
  
  Mechanical equipment operation and maintenance Vehicle air conditioning and heating systems Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems Using applicable hand and power tools,…