Mechanic I - Fleet Services

Job Title: Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Technician

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

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

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

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 (USERRA). 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.