Mechanic I - Fleet Services

Maintenance Technician

Reporting directly to the Shop Supervisor, responsible for performing routine and preventive maintenance and repairs to equipment and vehicles.

Examples Of Work Performed

• Performs preventive maintenance necessary to ensure the proper functioning of vehicles and/or heavy equipment, mechanical systems, and component parts
• Performs vehicle and medium-heavy truck diagnostics using scan tools and laptop computer
• Performs major and minor repairs on all air conditioning systems including automotive, medium-heavy, and heavy trucks
• Performs major and minor mechanical work, including but not limited to, repair and replace water/fuel pumps, radiators, alternators, differentials, timing chains, belts, hoses, fuses, valves, and batteries
• Operates a variety of hand, power, and shop tools
• Operates a variety of machinery such as computerized tire balancing machine, tire mount/dismount machine, and front-end alignment machine
• Cleans and maintains shop facilities and equipment
• Responds to service calls for assistance; retrieves or repairs vehicles and equipment in the field, as needed
• Assists in locating mechanical parts
• Transports vehicles and equipment to various locations
• Collaborates with vendors, technical staff, and manufacturing representatives
• Performs vehicle inspections for the State of Texas
• Attends all trainings and meetings as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

Specialized Assignments (in addition to the duties above):

Paint and Body

• Performs body shop repairs caused by vandalism and collision accidents such as frame straightening, welding, body panel replacement or repair, surface preparation, paint and clear coat application, and final polishing
• Completes various paint jobs on fuel tanks, toolboxes, and another fleet equipment
• Maintains, cleans, and organizes body shop area and storage
• Monitors the storage and disposal of hazardous materials
• Assists inventory division with identifying paint and part needs
• Prepares and repairs county vehicles for auctions
• Serves as primary contact and technician for vehicle collision and body repairs
• Oversees and performs all autobody repairs for county vehicles
• Collaborates with shop foreman and provides estimates for cost for autobody repairs, paint, and maintenance equipment

Organization Relationships

• Reports directly to Shop Supervisor
• Direct Reports No

Physical Demands

• Position involves frequent sitting, standing, and walking
• Position involves climbing ladders, carrying toolboxes, and operating hand and power tools
• Position involves bending, kneeling, crawling, and maneuvering in and around all kinds of equipment
• Position involves lifting a minimum of 75 pounds to waist height
• Position involves seeing and hearing as well as perceiving colors
• Position involves writing and reading to a size 10 font
• Position involves safely operating a motor vehicle

Environmental Factors

• Indoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather
• Travel between work sites, as required
• Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, bacteria, fungus, and high noise levels

Irregular Hours

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 7:30 am 4 pm) may be required
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
• Regular attendance is required

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of vehicle and equipment maintenance experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must provide own hand tools
• Prior experience with scan tools, shop gauges, and welding
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Basic computer skills such as email, word processing programs, and data entry

Licenses And Certifications

Required

• Valid Class C driver's license

Required within six (6) months of employment

• Class A Commercial Driver's License
• State Vehicle Inspector License
• Two (2) Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) certifications OR two (2) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) OEM certifications OR four (4) ASE certifications
• Four (4) years of vehicle and equipment maintenance experience

Employment Testing

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: Yes
• Physical exam: No
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: N/A

Supplemental Information

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit our website at

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Tobacco Free Workplace Policy

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.