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Posted: April 13, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Mechanic III

Tarrant County

Precinct 3 - Facilities Maintenance

Fresh

Location

Salary

$25.77 - $30.92

per hour

Closes

May 5, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves repairing and maintaining heavy off-road construction equipment used in road building, supervising on-site repairs, and training junior mechanics in a county facilities department.

It requires hands-on work in the field, diagnosing issues, and ensuring equipment safety and functionality.

A good fit would be an experienced diesel mechanic who enjoys working outdoors, leading small teams, and tackling complex machinery problems independently.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED (or 4 years related experience as substitute)
  • Four years of heavy truck, off-road, or diesel mechanic experience
  • Current and valid Class C driver's license upon hire
  • Class A CDL with combination tanker and hazmat endorsement within 8 months
  • Ability to read repair manuals, electrical, and hydraulic schematics
  • Thorough knowledge of road construction equipment and ability to diagnose/repair complex issues
  • Experience supervising, training, and ensuring safety for repair teams

Full Job Description

Repairs complex and specialized heavy off-road track construction equipment and provides on-site repair supervision on equipment used in the road building industry. Responsible for making independent decisions on equipment repairs at the job site.

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

This posting may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received


Requirements

  1. Directly and indirectly supervises specialized road equipment repair.
  2. Repairs specialized off-road track equipment in the field, independently or with a Mechanic I.
  3. Monitors off-road engine, hydraulic and preventative maintenance requirements.
  4. Tests equipment for proper operation.
  5. Monitors the work of the technicians and verifies by operational quality of repairs made.
  6. Diagnoses repair of equipment.
  7. Provides training to Mechanics I and II in electrical, hydraulic and diesel repairs.
  8. Ensures safety of work site for employees.
  9. Serves as shop foreman in the absence of the equipment maintenance supervisor.
  10. Reads and understands repair manuals, electrical and hydraulic schematics for all off-road and track equipment.
  11. Designs, fabricates, and builds special projects for vehicles and equipment.
  12. 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.

Four (4) years of heavy truck/off-road or diesel mechanic experience required.

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.

Ability to train employees.

Thorough knowledge of road construction equipment and specialized requirements. Ability to organize, plan, and make decisions.

Additional Information

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, crawl, walk, twist, lift, stoop, and bend.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 4/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/14/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-tarrant-5306073