Equipment Technician

Issues and receipts power tools inventoried by County Departments. Work includes the inspection, repair and maintenance of the County's power tools.

This job classification is within the Maintenance job family. This classification is responsible for ensuring that adequate quantities of small power tools are safe and serviceable to meet the daily needs of numerous departments within Travis County. Additionally, this classification obtains fuel readings from fuel locations and submits daily fuel reports. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

• Disassembles, inspects, services and performs minor repairs on small power tools, to include pole saws, weed eaters, blowers, chain saws, generators, and water pumps.
• Issues and receipts tools to employees and maintains sign out log consisting of Bar Code, sign out date, return date, and tag whether tool is serviceable or repair is required.
• Maintains inventory of small power tools and replacement parts, including, but not limited to, spark plugs, chains, links, and bearings.
• Obtains fuel readings for fuel site locations, submits daily fuel reports, and orders fuel for both locations as needed.
• Prepares electronic Job Orders to document time spent on all equipment repairs.
• Operates a County motor vehicle to pick up parts from multiple vendor locations within Travis County. Responsible for checking invoices for correct quantities, correct Purchase Order Number, correct account and correct billing information.
• Provides guidance to workers on proper and safe operation of small power tools and equipment.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and at least 1 year of small engine maintenance and repair.

OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Valid Texas Driver's License. Preferred:
Trade school certification in related area.

Trade school certification in related area.

• Policies, practices, procedures and methods of assigned function.
• Applicable safety practices and regulations.
• Repair of gas powered equipment and tools.
• Texas Motor Vehicle Code and other codes, laws and statutes relating to assigned function.
• Ordering, stocking and inventory management techniques.
• Use of personal computer, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

• Tracking parts inventory and related record keeping.
• Operating gas powered equipment and tools safely.
• Gas powered equipment repair and maintenance.
• Both verbal and written communication, including conveying and following instructions and providing information to others.
• Operating a personal computer, calculator, fax machine and other office equipment.
• Operating a motor vehicle safely.

• Safely and correctly operate small gas powered equipment and tools, including a forklift and truck.
• Provide guidance to workers in the proper and safe operation of small gas powered equipment and tools.
• Work independently and efficiently.
• Manage time well and meet deadlines.
• Follow, understand and carry out verbal and written instructions and/ or directions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, County employees and officials, and the general public.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds daily, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, crawling, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, driving, and squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to extreme temperatures, outside elements, noise, vibration, contact with dust, fumes and hazardous chemicals and foul odors.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours:

8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday. May work some holidays, some nights, some weekends

Location:

6011 Blue Bluff Austin, TX 78724

Department: TNR (Trans & Natrl Resrc)

Criminal background check, Driving, Education, and Employment verification required.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.