Division: Operations
Reporting Location: Various*
Workdays & Hours: Various* (may require working weekends, holidays and shifts)
*Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The mission of the Fleet Management Department is to provide the City of Houston with best value, fleet management services. To accomplish Fleet's mission and our vision of being recognized as the best managed fleet in the country, we are actively seeking a MECHANIC IIwho thrives in performing preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs of moderate complexity to City vehicles and equipment. The Mechanic II is a Tier 1 position and can make an immediate impact and add value towards the achievement of these goals.
- Performs preventive maintenance activities to vehicles and equipment including but not limited to oil and filter changes, servicing of lubricant and fluid levels, component wear inspection, and systems testing.
- Responds to moderately complex reports of operational/condition issues with vehicles and equipment. Performs systems testing and diagnostics to determine cause and course of repair action.
- Replaces failed vehicle and equipment components of moderate complexity.
- Rebuilds vehicle and equipment components of moderate complexity as needed.
- Performs vehicle body and paint repairs of moderate complexity as well as component upfit and make ready. Repairs include but are not limited to body panel shaping, substrate preparation, painting, metal and fiberglass fabrication, welding, body filler application and component replacement.
- Services vehicles and equipment as needed at garages and at off-site locations.
- Orders parts and updates/completes work orders according to standard operating procedures.
- Uses tools and equipment such as electronic and mechanical diagnostic equipment, tire changers, bench grinders, pressure washers, hoists, jacks, and a variety of hand and power tools.
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment. Performs housekeeping duties. Observes environmental and hazardous material procedures. Works safely and follows all safety procedures.
- Stays current on new technology.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
High school degree, GED or equivalent.
Ability to read and understand service, repair, and parts manuals, mechanical diagrams, safety and hazardous materials communications. Intermediate math and computer skills required. Intermediate problem-solving skills.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Two-year experience of automotive, diesel and/or heavy-equipment maintenance/repair experience is required.
OR
Two years of full-time, secondary vocational education in automotive, diesel, and/or heavy equipment (off road) technology.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONSREQUIREMENTS
Valid Texas Class C upon hire. Must comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving.
Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 6-months of employment.
Required Certifications: Must achieve certification as Texas State Vehicle Inspector within 6 months of employment.
May be required to achieve Emergency Vehicle Technician certification.
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting:http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832.393.6049.
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.