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Texas State Job Bank K082 Equipment Mechanic I or II in HOUSTON, Texas
Equipment Mechanic IPerforms repair/maintenance and inspection related work for fleet vehicles and equipment in the Fleet Operations Division Shop or a District Maintenance Section. Work may require maintenance and repair of heavy equipment used in construction of highways/bridges and inspecting work performed by contracted vendors. Work may require contact with other governmental agencies and private contractors. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments, however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.Equipment Mechanic IIPerforms 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 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 work independently on assignments, however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.Essential Duties:Equipment Mechanic ICompletes repair order paperwork and accurately enters data into fleet information management system.Orders, picks up and delivers parts, materials, tools, and operates equipment and vehicles to include heavy equipment.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.Repairs and adjusts steering assemblies.May travel and perform work in other shops throughout the state as requiredTroubleshoots, 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.Equipment Mechanic IIIncludes all essential duties listed for Equipment Mechanic I as well as: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.Performs emergency spot repairs.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.