MECHANIC II, Precinct 4

Summary

Performs advanced level mechanical, electrical, preventative maintenance on gasoline, propane, and diesel-powered engines and/or heavy-duty off-road construction equipment. As a senior level mechanic, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs trucks and/or heavy off-road equipment.

POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME AFTER A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED

Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits.

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Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• May be responsible for the daily refueling and maintenance of construction equipment located at project site(s).
• Performs preventative maintenance on all vehicles and construction equipment.
• Performs state or pre-state safety inspections.
• Performs simple to highly complex computerized diagnostic testing/evaluation procedures to diagnose and repair vehicles and equipment.
• May direct the work of other mechanics or helpers, teaching/instructing them in appropriate procedures and practices, relays instructions from supervisor to others.
• Tests equipment for safe and efficient operation.
• May transport equipment.
• Makes road calls and field repairs as necessary.
• Orders or requests the acquisition of parts and supplies as needed.
• Designs, fabricates and builds special projects for vehicles and equipment.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

NOTE : You must fill out the work history and education sections of application to show you have years of experience/education as required by hiring department or be disqualified.

• High school diploma or GED. (An additional four (4) full-time years of related experience may substitute for a high school diploma).
• Three (3) years of experience as a full-time mechanic required (diesel mechanic preferred) as well as heavy truck/offroad mechanic experience strongly preferred.
• Certification of graduation from an accredited Mechanic Trade School may substitute for one year of experience.
• A current and valid Class C driver license is required upon hire.
• A Class A CDL with a combination tanker and hazmat endorsement is required within eight (8) months of hire.
• May require certification in specific trade or training such as A/C or ASE coursework.
• Vehicle Inspection License and Welder Certification preferred.
• Controlled Area Network (CAN) experience preferred.
• Additional technician certifications and licenses preferred.
• Must know how to repair highly complex off-road construction equipment with specialty certifications and licenses preferred.
  
  

(THE SELECTED CANDIDATE FOR THIS POSITION MUST TAKE & PASS A PRE-PLACEMENT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG SCREEN)

If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment at new hire processing.

Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.

Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, walk, climb, stoop, lift, push and pull.