Mechanic - Katy Service Center

Position Description

Working at Harris County Precinct 4: You will be surrounded by team members who bring "heart, hustle, and higher standards" to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking.

What you will do for Harris County Precinct 4 (HCP4): Precinct 4 is seeking a motivated and highly driven Mechanic to join our Road & Bridge (R&B) team. As a Mechanic you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing all machinery and vehicles.

You must have the ability to work diligently in a fast-paced environment and have a strong commitment to safety. A strong work ethic, initiative, a willingness to learn, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role. Candidate must have a solid knowledge of basic mechanic's tools, service, and diagnostic equipment.

If you have a passion for serving others, and are eager to contribute to our team, we would love to hear from you.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work diligently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong commitment to safety.
• Inspect vehicle engine and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues accurately.
• Inspect vehicle computer and electronic systems to repair, maintain and upgrade.
• Conduct routine maintenance work (replacing fluids, lubricating parts etc.).
• Design a plan of action for all maintenance tasks and upgrades.
• Repair or replace broken or dysfunctional parts and fix issues (e.g. leaks).
• Assemble mechanical components according to specifications.
• Examine machines and oversee diagnostic tests to determine functionality problems.
• Maintain work logs, repairs, and maintenance records.
• Maintain equipment and tools in good condition.
• Monitor inventory and order new parts when necessary.
• Offer consultation on maintenance and preventative procedures to machine and vehicle end users.
• Perform any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• One-year certificate from college or technical school

OR

• Minimum of three (3) months related experience and/or training as a mechanic

Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for one another.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Experience:

• Six (6) months to one (1) year of related experience or training

Licensure:

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Candidates are required to obtain a CDL within three (3) months of employment

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular full-time position, requiring the employee to work 40 hours per week.
• This may include weekends and holidays.

Work Environment:

• Work is on sites involving pervasive hazards associated with heavy equipment and tool operations; speeding traffic; loud and constant noise; and regular exposure to chemicals, dust, fumes, and combustible materials.
• Required to work outdoors on varied and often unstable terrain involving exposure to varying weather conditions of extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Some working conditions require special precautions and the use of protective gear (e.g., hard hats, respirator masks, gloves, etc.)

Physical Demands:

• Essential functions involve significant physical demands related to repeated lifting of up to 50 pounds unassisted, 100 pounds with assistance rarely; carrying tools, materials, and equipment over rough terrain; climbing, reaching and bending.
• Frequently required to walk, sit, talk, drive, hear, bend, stoop, twist, and balance; need the ability to occasionally kneel and crawl; need the ability to grasp manual controls and the ability to use foot controls and operate gas, diesel, and electrically powered equipment.

What You Will Get in Return: You will be surrounded by team members who bring "heart, hustle, and higher standards" to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking.

Featured Benefits:

Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick-time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.

HOW TO APPLY: If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications, and you can see yourself working for Precinct 4, we invite you to apply online.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.