Texas Department of Transportation
Equipment Mechanic I/II
Texas Department of Transportation, Amarillo, Texas, United States, 79161
Equipment Mechanic I/II (2600092)
Join a dedicated team serving the citizens of Texas as an
Equipment Mechanic I/II .
The Amarillo District is looking for a motivated Equipment Mechanic I/II to join our Jobs Maintenance Section. You’ll perform advanced repairs, maintenance, and inspections on vehicles and heavy equipment—helping ensure our roads and highways stay safe and reliable.
We offer company sponsored CDL training with $0 upfront monetary commitment. Earn your full salary while training with lodging, transportation and per-diem provided if necessary.
Minimum Salary : $40,918.00
Maximum Salary : $71,000.00
Pay Basis : Yearly
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Work Location : Amarillo District Headquarters 5715 CANYON DR Amarillo 79110
Travel : Yes, 25% of the Time
Shift : Day (40 hours/week; Monday – Thursday; Possible nights, weekends, holidays & hours other than 7-5:30)
Benefits and Perks
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
On-the-Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at Total Compensation Package. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov).
Responsibilities
Perform repair/maintenance and inspection related work for fleet vehicles and equipment in the Fleet Operations Division Shop or a District Maintenance Section. Work may require maintenance and repair of heavy equipment used in construction of highways/bridges and inspecting work performed by contracted vendors. Work may require contact with other governmental agencies and private contractors. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments, however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Adjust brakes and replace brake system parts to include air brake and anti-locking systems.
Maintain and repair heavy equipment used in construction and maintenance of highways/bridges.
Order, pick up, and deliver parts, materials, tools, and operate equipment and vehicles to include heavy equipment.
Perform acetylene and electric arc welding repairs.
Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on motor vehicles/equipment as required; move items related to these activities.
Perform quality assurance/analysis on repaired vehicles and equipment.
Troubleshoot, test, and repair electrical systems, electronic ignitions, and fuel injection systems.
Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional essential duties for Equipment Mechanic II:
Travel and perform work in other shops throughout the state as required.
Train less experienced technicians.
Complete repair order paperwork and accurately enter data into fleet information management system.
Minimum Qualifications
Equipment Mechanic I: 2 years in automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair.
Equipment Mechanic II: 4 years in automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair.
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
Equipment Mechanic I-II: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Equipment Mechanic I: Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "N" Endorsement or have obtained a Class "A" CDL with "N" Endorsement within 120 calendar days from date of employment.
Equipment Mechanic II: Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "N" Endorsement or have obtained the "N" Endorsement within 120 calendar days from date of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Class A Commercial driver’s license (CDL) with "N" Endorsement
Competencies
Considerable knowledge of mechanical equipment operation and maintenance.
Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures.
Automatic and manual shift transmission repair.
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.
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.
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.
Using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Reading and interpreting equipment repair and parts contracts.
Following applicable safety standards, practices and procedures.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Subject to noise and hazards—moving vehicles / mechanical parts, high places / heat, or chemicals
Subject to atmospheric conditions—fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
Works in narrow aisles or passageways
Required to wear protective gear—respirator, hard hat, or other device
Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
Stooping—bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
Pushing—using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
Repetitive Motion—substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Talking—expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Hearing—perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
Close Visual Acuity—using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
Visual Acuity—operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
Visual Acuity—determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
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.
Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.
State Job Title/s: Motor Vehicle Technician III/IV. State Job Code/s: 9418/9419.
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans.
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Join a dedicated team serving the citizens of Texas as an
Equipment Mechanic I/II .
The Amarillo District is looking for a motivated Equipment Mechanic I/II to join our Jobs Maintenance Section. You’ll perform advanced repairs, maintenance, and inspections on vehicles and heavy equipment—helping ensure our roads and highways stay safe and reliable.
We offer company sponsored CDL training with $0 upfront monetary commitment. Earn your full salary while training with lodging, transportation and per-diem provided if necessary.
Minimum Salary : $40,918.00
Maximum Salary : $71,000.00
Pay Basis : Yearly
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Work Location : Amarillo District Headquarters 5715 CANYON DR Amarillo 79110
Travel : Yes, 25% of the Time
Shift : Day (40 hours/week; Monday – Thursday; Possible nights, weekends, holidays & hours other than 7-5:30)
Benefits and Perks
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
On-the-Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at Total Compensation Package. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov).
Responsibilities
Perform repair/maintenance and inspection related work for fleet vehicles and equipment in the Fleet Operations Division Shop or a District Maintenance Section. Work may require maintenance and repair of heavy equipment used in construction of highways/bridges and inspecting work performed by contracted vendors. Work may require contact with other governmental agencies and private contractors. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments, however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Adjust brakes and replace brake system parts to include air brake and anti-locking systems.
Maintain and repair heavy equipment used in construction and maintenance of highways/bridges.
Order, pick up, and deliver parts, materials, tools, and operate equipment and vehicles to include heavy equipment.
Perform acetylene and electric arc welding repairs.
Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on motor vehicles/equipment as required; move items related to these activities.
Perform quality assurance/analysis on repaired vehicles and equipment.
Troubleshoot, test, and repair electrical systems, electronic ignitions, and fuel injection systems.
Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional essential duties for Equipment Mechanic II:
Travel and perform work in other shops throughout the state as required.
Train less experienced technicians.
Complete repair order paperwork and accurately enter data into fleet information management system.
Minimum Qualifications
Equipment Mechanic I: 2 years in automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair.
Equipment Mechanic II: 4 years in automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair.
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
Equipment Mechanic I-II: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Equipment Mechanic I: Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "N" Endorsement or have obtained a Class "A" CDL with "N" Endorsement within 120 calendar days from date of employment.
Equipment Mechanic II: Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "N" Endorsement or have obtained the "N" Endorsement within 120 calendar days from date of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Class A Commercial driver’s license (CDL) with "N" Endorsement
Competencies
Considerable knowledge of mechanical equipment operation and maintenance.
Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures.
Automatic and manual shift transmission repair.
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.
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.
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.
Using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Reading and interpreting equipment repair and parts contracts.
Following applicable safety standards, practices and procedures.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Subject to noise and hazards—moving vehicles / mechanical parts, high places / heat, or chemicals
Subject to atmospheric conditions—fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
Works in narrow aisles or passageways
Required to wear protective gear—respirator, hard hat, or other device
Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
Stooping—bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
Pushing—using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
Repetitive Motion—substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Talking—expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Hearing—perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
Close Visual Acuity—using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
Visual Acuity—operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
Visual Acuity—determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
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.
Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.
State Job Title/s: Motor Vehicle Technician III/IV. State Job Code/s: 9418/9419.
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans.
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
#J-18808-Ljbffr