Equipment Mechanic , II, or III - Fleet Operations Division

Job Description

Position
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Equipment Mechanic I, II, or III – Fleet Operations Division (2601118)

Location:

Yoakum, TX

TxDOT’s Fleet Operations Division seeks an Equipment Mechanic to maintain and repair a wide range of wheeled vehicles, including passenger vehicles, medium‑and‑heavy‑duty trucks, and construction equipment. Mechanics support daily operations and respond to emergency and inclement weather events across the state.

• Adjust brakes and replace brake system parts, including air brake and anti‑locking systems.
• Analyze and interpret computerized diagnostic equipment information.
• Complete repair order paperwork and accurately enter data into the fleet information management system.
• Maintain and repair heavy equipment used in construction and maintenance of highways and bridges.
• Check lighting and wiring mechanisms to ensure proper functioning of headlights, spotlights, tail lights, and parking lights.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on motor vehicles and equipment.
• Perform quality assurance and analysis on repaired vehicles and equipment.
• Prepare vehicles for use by checking required safety features such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and mobile radios.
• Troubleshoot, test, and repair electrical systems, electronic ignitions, and fuel injection systems.
• Use computerized diagnostic analyzer systems and perform complex diagnostic work on vehicles and equipment.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Travel to other shops throughout the state as required.

• Train less experienced technicians.

• Lead and train less experienced technicians.
• Perform duties of the Shop Coordinator in their absence.

• 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.
• Equipment Mechanic III – 7 years in automotive, medium‑heavy truck or construction equipment diagnostics and repair.
• Associate’s degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology may substitute for 2 years of 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.

Valid driver’s license. Position requires driving a state vehicle.

• Must have a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or obtain a Class “A” CDL within 120 calendar days from the date of course registration.

• Commercial driver’s license (CDL).
• Diesel or automotive technology associate’s degree or technical certifications.
• ASE certifications.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment and software.
• Experience working on heavy equipment or construction equipment.

• Proficient skill in using hand and power tools, equipment and mechanical devices.
• Proficient in mechanical repair procedures for diesel, gasoline, CNG and LPG engines.
• Proficient in diagnosing problems and repairing equipment to include electronic and mechanical components and subsystems according to codes and specifications.
• Proficient in using computers and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Ability to follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of automatic and manual shift transmission repair.
• Proficient in troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems.
• Expertise in brake repairs, including antilocking, mechanical, air, and hydraulic brake systems.
• Proficient diagnostic skills with automotive and diesel computer applications.

• Extensive knowledge of mechanical equipment operation and maintenance.
• Expert skill in brake repairs, including antilocking systems, mechanical, air, and hydraulic brake systems.
• Expert skill in troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and…