Equipment Mechanic II - Calhoun Co Maint

Performs advanced repair/maintenance and inspection related work for fleet vehicles and equipment in the Fleet Operations Division Shop or a District Maintenance Section. Inspects work performed by shop mechanics and/or contracted vendors. Work may require maintenance and repair of heavy equipment used in the construction of highways/bridges. Work may require contact with other governmental agencies and private contractors. Employees at this level perform independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Travels and performs work in other shops throughout the state as required.

• Trains less experienced technicians

• Adjusts brakes and replaces brake system parts to include air brake and anti-locking systems.

• Analyzes and interprets computerized diagnostic equipment information

• Handles and disposes of environmentally hazardous materials in accordance with federal and state laws

• Performs preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs on motor vehicles/equipment; as required moves items related to
  these activities.
• Performs quality assurance/analysis on repaired vehicles and equipment
• Prepares vehicles for use by checking for required safety features such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers and mobile
  radios.
• Troubleshoots, tests and repairs electrical systems, electronic ignitions and fuel injection systems
• Uses computerized diagnostic analyzer systems and performs complex diagnostic work on vehicles/equipment.
•  Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
   

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: 4 years in automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). 

• Associate's degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology may substitute for 2 year's 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.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have obtained a Class "A" CDL, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.
• Mtr Veh St Inspector-Licensed. If performing State safety vehicle inspections must have or obtain a State Inspector's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

    
Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of

• Mechanical equipment operation and maintenance

• Vehicle air conditioning and heating systems

• Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures

• Automatic and manual shift transmission repair

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

• Methods and procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materials

Considerable knowledge of

• State procurement guidelines for parts purchases and P-card use

Expert skill in

• Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems

• Brake repairs to include anti-locking systems, mechanical brakes, air brakes and hydraulic brake systems

Proficient skill in

• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment

• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade

• Mechanical repair procedures for diesel, gasoline, CNG and LPG engines

• Using applicable electronic test equipment

• Diagnostic skills with automotive and diesel computer applications

• Diagnosing problems and repairing equipment to include electronic and mechanical components and subsystems according to
  defined codes and specifications

• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

• Reading and interpreting equipment repair and parts contracts

• Using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word

Ability to

• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

• Read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics
   

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
   

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
• Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
• Will be required to work alternate schedules during an emergency response situation such as adverse weather events.
• Will be required to travel to other district/division shops within the state as needed.