Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Position Summary

Salary: $50,436.00 - $71,112.00 Annually

Location: City of Irving, TX

Job Type: Maintenance/Trades

Job Number: 2500272

Department: Fleet Maintenance

Opening Date: 11/26/2025

Closing Date: 1/7/2026 5:00 PM Central

This position performs skilled mechanical repair tasks involved in the maintenance and repair of city vehicles and equipment. Duties include inspecting and locating mechanical difficulties on city vehicles and heavy equipment; ordering parts and supplies; providing information used to write estimates, work orders and requisitions; repairing or replacing drive lines, electrical systems, brake systems, radiators, motors and air conditioning compressors; conducting vehicle and trailer state inspections;

and rebuilding, overhauling and tuning up engines.

Duties will typically require lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.

High school diploma or equivalent, plus vocational training in automotive or diesel repair work.

• Two years of relevant experience with automotive or diesel vehicles.
• Valid Texas driver's license.

Must currently possess, or be able to obtain within one year from date of hire, the following certification and licensure:

• AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE (ASE) certification.
• State Motor Vehicle Safety and Emissions Inspector License.
• EPA/IMACA Refrigerant License.
• Forklift Operator's Safety Permit.

Must provide one's own tools, preferably possessing necessary tools at the time of hire.

May be required to work in a field service truck and perform field service work; availability to work the day shift and periodic after‑hours on‑call duty including nights, weekends and holidays.

For full‑time employees, the City of Irving offers competitive health benefits and also participates in TMRS.

Fleet Services is responsible for the operation and maintenance of city vehicles and equipment. Additional department responsibilities include fleet acquisition and disposition, fuel management and parts inventory purchase and management.

The City of Irving strives to be an inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas, fostering an environment of safety, trust and belonging.

Full job description for this position and other City of Irving job classifications are available online.