Mechanic, II Precinct

Overview

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.

Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits. 13 County Holidays.

• 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.

High School diploma or GED. An additional four (4) years of related experience may substitute for a high school diploma.

Three (3) years of experience as a full-time automotive mechanic required (heavy truck/off-road or diesel mechanic 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 a specific trade or training such as A/C or ASE coursework. CAN (Controlled Area Network) experience preferred. Additional technician certifications and licenses preferred. Diagnosing and repairing highly complex off-road construction equipment with specialty certifications and licenses preferred.

(The selected candidate for this position must take and pass a pre-placement physical examination and 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.

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

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families, including health plans, EAP, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and retirement benefits. Full-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) and may participate in a retirement savings program. Benefits include 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

Note:

Benefits are for Tarrant County employees only; for CSCD employees please contact the listed representative.