Tarrant County
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. For more information, please click on the link below:
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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.
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POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME AFTER A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED
Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits. For more information, please click on the link below:
en/human-resources/
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.
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