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Automotive Mechanic General Summary:
Harris County Precinct 2 is looking for an Automotive Mechanic. Under the Supervision of the Fleet Services Coordinator or the Preventative Maintenance Coordinator, the Automotive Technician is responsible for performing vehicle repair or preventative maintenance to county-owned vehicles and equipment, as assigned in accordance with Harris County Fleet Services and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform required Vehicle Maintenance and thorough inspection of all Vehicle Systems, including Engine, Brakes, Steering, Suspension, A/C, and Electrical
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform high quality and efficient repairs with a "fix it right the first time" approach. Servicing or repairing heavy equipment, vehicles, standard and small equipment as needed. - Perform Quality Control Inspections on Vendor repaired Vehicles to ensure repairs are completed.
- Create Estimates and communicate directly and effectively with Coordinators and Parts Department.
- Use OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) scan tools and Fleet software and help at various shops based on workload.
- Perform any additional automotive or equipment related tasks assigned by management.
- This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Help maintain excellent customer satisfaction
- Must have the ability to work well with others in a diverse and high volume environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Must move with a purpose in a high volume environment
- Must have the ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments
- Maintain a professional appearance and manner
- Maintain a clean work space
- Adhere to all County policies, procedures and safety standards
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Education:
- Graduated from Technical or Trade School for Automotive Repair (preferred)
- One (1) year of Dealership, Heavy Equipment or Automotive Shop Repair Experience(preferred)
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Full-time | Regular
- 40 hours a week | Day or Night Shift | Nights and weekends as needed
- 8103 Wade Road, Baytown, TX 77521
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- May be exposed to dust, dirt, fumes, etc.
- May be asked to work outdoors in elements such as hot, cold, and rain.
- May be asked to work at different shop locations based on Fleet Workload
- Subject to occasional kneeling, crouching, handling, climbing, walking, sitting, twisting, and reaching as needed to perform the essential functions. This would require the ability to lift files of up to 50 lbs, open filling cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular(full-time) positions:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
- 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/Medical.aspx
