Equipment Mechanic II - Calhoun Co Maint

TxDOT's Yoakum District is looking for a Equipment Mechanic II to join us in our Calhoun Co Maint Office, located at the Yoakum District Headquarters. TxDOT has a workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you are a talented and motivated professional interested in leading a team dedicated to maintaining the state's roadways, apply for this position!

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include an extensive wellness program, career development programs, retirement benefits, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at hidden_benefits.pdf (txdot.gov)

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Performs advanced repair/maintenance and inspection related work for fleet vehicles and equipment in the Fleet Operations Division Shop or a District Maintenance Section. Inspects work performed by shop mechanics and/or contracted vendors. Work may require maintenance and repair of heavy equipment used in the construction of highways/bridges. Work may require contact with other governmental agencies and private contractors. Employees at this level perform independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Travels and performs work in other shops throughout the state as required.

• Trains less experienced technicians

• Adjusts brakes and replaces brake system parts to include air brake and anti-locking systems.

• Analyzes and interprets computerized diagnostic equipment information

• Handles and disposes of environmentally hazardous materials in accordance with federal and state laws

• Performs preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs on motor vehicles/equipment; as required moves items related to
  these activities.
• Performs quality assurance/analysis on repaired vehicles and equipment
• Prepares vehicles for use by checking for required safety features such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers and mobile
  radios.
• Troubleshoots, tests and repairs electrical systems, electronic ignitions and fuel injection systems
• Uses computerized diagnostic analyzer systems and performs complex diagnostic work on vehicles/equipment.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: 4 years in automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

• Associate's degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology may substitute for 2 year's experience.
• Certificates of course completion from a Technical Training Institute in Automotive and Diesel Technology may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have obtained a Class "A" CDL, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.
• Mtr Veh St Inspector-Licensed. If performing State safety vehicle inspections must have or obtain a State Inspector's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of

• Mechanical equipment operation and maintenance

• Vehicle air conditioning and heating systems

• Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures

• Automatic and manual shift transmission repair

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

• Methods and procedures involving storage & transport of hazardous materials

Considerable knowledge of

• State procurement guidelines for parts purchases and P-card use

Expert skill in

• Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems

• Brake repairs to include anti-locking systems, mechanical brakes, air brakes and hydraulic brake systems

Proficient skill in

• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment

• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade

• Mechanical repair procedures for diesel, gasoline, CNG and LPG engines

• Using applicable electronic test equipment

• Diagnostic skills with automotive and diesel computer applications

• Diagnosing problems and repairing equipment to include electronic and mechanical components and subsystems according to
  defined codes and specifications

• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

• Reading and interpreting equipment repair and parts contracts

• Using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word

Ability to

• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

• Read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
• Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
• Will be required to work alternate schedules during an emergency response situation such as adverse weather events.
• Will be required to travel to other district/division shops within the state as needed.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information