Mechanic Lead (Travis County Employees Only)

Performs all types of maintenance and repair work on light or heavy motor vehicles and equipment. Assist the Shop Supervisor with scheduling work and work assignments. Leads the mechanic staff during the absence of the shop supervisor. Performs all work in compliance with established work schedules methods and safety procedures and practices.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the second in a series of three equipment mechanic-related job classifications within the Skilled Trades job family. This classification is distinguished by the maintenance and repair work being performed on heavy or light vehicles and equipment and by the additional lead and technical experience. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

• Services inspects diagnoses and repairs motor vehicles and equipment in accordance with preventive maintenance schedules or unscheduled repair work such as tune-ups basic and extensive brake jobs transmission work both automatic and manual rear end front end fuel systems electrical systems ignition systems diesel and/or gas engine overhaul tire repair and mounting hydraulic systems rebuilding carburetors starters and engines rebuilds drivetrains changing oil oil filters fuel filters air filters water separators lubricates all parts requiring lubrication makes minor adjustment on any and all components and refills all fluids with the proper fluids.
• Provides lead supervision to subordinates and other staff to ensure policies and procedures are followed work and safety standards are maintained and schedules are met in the absence of the supervisor as required.
• Prepares and completes new vehicle birthing forms for both vehicles and equipment.
• Prepares and completes new vehicle and /or equipment make ready.
• Conducts quality control checks and tests. Test drives vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains records of repairs made work orders parts used and time worked.
• Performs Motor Vehicle State Inspections both safety and emissions.
• Performs field service calls. Makes diagnosis and required repairs in the field.
• Researches locates and completes purchase requests for parts orders.
• Cleans equipment and maintains a clean and safe work area and environment.
• Operates welding equipment steam cleaner and heavy equipment repair equipment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and five (5) years of full-time motor vehicle and/or equipment mechanic experience.

OR

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses Registrations Certifications or Special Requirements:

State Inspectors License or within sixty (60) days of date of hire.

Valid Texas Drivers License required for automotive mechanic area.

Valid Texas Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Tank Vehicle N endorsement required for equipment mechanic area or within one year (1) of hire.

Air Conditioner (R12 & 134A) Refrigerant License or within sixty (60) days of date of hire.

Preferred:

One (1) year of lead experience

Welding experience.

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in Automotive or Medium and Heavy Truck.

Five (5) years combination of gas and diesel engine experience.

Knowledge of:

• Methods equipment materials and tools used in repairing light or heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
• Federal State Local and County applicable laws rules regulations guidelines; and applicable automotive/ equipment standards and procedures.
• Computer equipment to include word processing spreadsheets databases and a variety of software packages to include electronic diagnostic test equipment and testers.
• Office equipment to include computers phones copiers calculators and fax machines.

Skill in:

• Operating and using tools equipment materials and supplies used in motor vehicle fleet maintenance and light or heavy-duty equipment.
• Applying proper and applicable safety practices procedures and regulations.
• Working with others including on a team.
• Explaining complicated problems in simple non-technical language.
• Calculating estimates of time labor and quantities of materials needed.
• Diagnosing problem using a variety of electronic diagnostic tools to determine repair or replace of components.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Train and lead the work of staff.
• Diagnose problems and determine appropriate service and/or repair.
• Understand and precisely follow both verbal and written instructions and communicate in a concise and effective manner.
• Maintain accurate work records.
• Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Reason and make judgments and decisions.
• Manage time well perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele other County employees and officials representatives of outside agencies and the general public.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 10-60 pounds visual acuity speech and hearing hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing walking sitting repetitive motion reaching climbing stairs bending for extended periods of time stooping kneeling crouching crawling pushing pulling driving handling use of vision depth perception reaching forceful gripping twisting balancing client/customer contact squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with exhaust fumes volatile chemicals and hazardous substances. Subject to contact with dangerous machinery noise vibration fumes foul odor dirt dust mist gases and poor ventilation tools or machinery indoors/outdoors in all types of weather (excessive heat and cold).