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Mechanic, II Precinct 4
Tarrant County
Precinct 4 - Commissioner
Location
Fort Worth, Texas, 76196-0105
Salary
$22.86 - $27.43
per hour
Type
Full Time
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February 21, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for an experienced mechanic who maintains and repairs heavy construction equipment, trucks, and vehicles powered by gasoline, propane, or diesel engines, including troubleshooting complex issues and performing safety inspections.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in automotive or heavy-duty mechanics who enjoys working outdoors on job sites, leading junior staff, and handling physical tasks like lifting and climbing.
It's ideal for those passionate about keeping large machinery running safely and efficiently in a county government setting.
Key Requirements
- High School diploma or GED (or 4 years related experience as substitute)
- Three years full-time experience as an automotive mechanic (heavy truck, off-road, or diesel preferred)
- Current and valid Class C driver's license upon hire; Class A CDL with tanker and hazmat endorsements required within 8 months
- Certification from accredited Mechanic Trade School may substitute for one year of experience
- May require specific trade certifications like A/C or ASE coursework
- Controlled Area Network (CAN) experience preferred
- Ability to pass pre-placement physical exam, drug screen, and background check
Full Job Description
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.
BENEFITS
Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits &
13 County Holidays
For more information, please click on the link below:
http://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/human-resources/employee-benefits.html
Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits &
13 County Holidays
For more information, please click on the link below:
http://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/human-resources/employee-benefits.html
Requirements
- 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.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED. An additional four (4) years of related experience may substitute for a high school diploma.
Three (3) years of experience as a full-time automotive mechanic required (heavy truck/offroad or diesel mechanic 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 a specific trade or training such as A/C or ASE coursework.
Controlled Area Network (CAN) experience preferred. Additional technician certifications and licenses preferred.
Diagnosing and repairing 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.
Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.
Additional Information
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, walk, climb, stoop, lift, push and pull.
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