MECHANIC III - (Ligh Duty / Heavy Duty)

Full Job Description

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Our MISSION:

The mission of the Fleet Management Department is to provide the City of Houston with the best value fleet management services.

Our VISION:

The vision of the Fleet Management Department is to be recognized as the best managed fleets in the country.

We are actively seeking Mechanic III who takes extreme pride in performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and complex repairs to City vehicles and showcasing their technical expertise and exemplary ethical behavior.

A Mechanic III can make an immediate impact and add value towards the achievement of these goals.

For further information pertaining to the Fleet Management Department, please visit: Who is the Fleet Management Department?About Fleet Management Department.

A Mechanic III will occasionally serve as supervisor and/or trainer to lower-level mechanics who can make an immediate impact and add value towards the achievement of these goals.

The duties of MECHANIC III include but are not limited to:

• Perform preventative 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 complex reports of operational condition issues with vehicles and equipment. Performs system testing and diagnostics to determine cause and course of repair action.
• Replaces failed vehicle and equipment components of all complexity levels.
• Rebuilds complex vehicle and equipment components as needed.
• Performs complex vehicle body and paint repairs as well as component upfit and make ready. Repairs include but are not limited to body panel shaping, substate 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.
• Serve as shop supervisor in absence of shop manager. Trains lower-level mechanics.
• 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.
• Must furnish own hand tools and Safety Shoes.
• Performs related work as required. All duties and responsibilities may not be included in the above job description.
  

This is a Fleet Management Department Position at the Tier I Level.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
High school degree, GED or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Four-year equivalent of automotive, diesel and/or heavy-equipment maintenance/repair experience is required.

Or

An Associate’s degree (at least 18-month program) in automotive, diesel, and/or heavy equipment (off road) technology plus, two-year equivalent of automotive, diesel and/or heavy-equipment maintenance/repair experience.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
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.

May require mobile air (EPA 609) certification.

Aptitude test may be required.

Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with a Master ASE technician certification and/or Lean Six Sigma. Prior automotive supervisory and/or training experience is strongly desired.

Applicants with mechanical aptitude are highly desired. Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is a plus.

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