Equipment Mechanic I/II/III - Amarillo Special Jobs

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)

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 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.

Essential Duties:

Equipment Mechanic I:

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

• Analyzes and interprets computerized diagnostic equipment information.

• Performs sandblasting of vehicles/equipment surfaces.

• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment used in construction and maintenance of highways/bridges.

• Orders, picks up and delivers parts, materials, tools, and operates equipment and vehicles to include heavy equipment.

• Performs acetylene and electric arc welding repairs.

• Performs emergency spot repairs.

• Performs preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs on motor vehicles/equipment as required moves items related to these activities.

• May travel and perform work in other shops throughout the state as required

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional essential duties for Equipment Mechanic II:

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

• Trains less experienced technicians.

• Completes repair order paperwork and accurately enters data into fleet information management system.

• Performs quality assurance/analysis on repaired vehicles and equipment.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional essential duties for Equipment Mechanic III:

• Leads and trains less experienced technicians.

• 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.

Performs 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.

Essential Duties:

Equipment Mechanic I:

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

• Analyzes and interprets computerized diagnostic equipment information.

• Performs sandblasting of vehicles/equipment surfaces.

• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment used in construction and maintenance of highways/bridges.

• Orders, picks up and delivers parts, materials, tools, and operates equipment and vehicles to include heavy equipment.

• Performs acetylene and electric arc welding repairs.

• Performs emergency spot repairs.

• Performs preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs on motor vehicles/equipment as required moves items related to these activities.

• May travel and perform work in other shops throughout the state as required

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional essential duties for Equipment Mechanic II:

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

• Trains less experienced technicians.

• Completes repair order paperwork and accurately enters data into fleet information management system.

• Performs quality assurance/analysis on repaired vehicles and equipment.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional essential duties for Equipment Mechanic III:

• Leads and trains less experienced technicians.

• 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:

Equipment Mechanic I: 2 years in automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair.

Equipment Mechanic II: 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). Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
• 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:

• Equipment Mechanic I-III: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

• Equipment Mechanic I: *Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "N" Endorsement or have obtained a Class "A" CDL with "N" Endorsement, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

• Equipment Mechanic II-III: Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "N" Endorsement at time of application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial driver’s license (CDL) with "N" Endorsement

Competencies:

Competencies for Equipment Mechanic I/II/III: