Auto Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:

The purpose of this position is to service, and repair assigned vehicles and equipment ranging from dump trucks, trailers, loaders, mowers, and work trucks at one of the agency’s two Operations Centers. This is accomplished by performing routine preventative maintenance activities such as changing fluids and filters, repairing/rotating/replacing tires, and checking lights. In addition, the Fleet Technician troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs complex vehicles systems by utilizing diagnostic equipment, reading technical schematics, following diagnostic flow charts, and using various online resources. The Fleet Technician will work on all classes and types of vehicles and associated mechanical, pneumatics, and hydraulic systems. Other duties include performing off-site repairs utilizing a service truck, light and heavy-duty asset recovery utilizing a wrecker or heavy haul truck and trailer, performing minor body repairs, fabricating parts, completing related shop activities, and other duties as assigned.

This is a designated Essential Employee position as defined in the NTTA Employee Handbook. An essential employee is one whose attendance is required to maintain agency operations during an emergency or inclement weather situation.

This is a Safety-Sensitive Position as defined in the NTTA Employee Handbook.

Starting Rate: $20.07/hourly - $26.41/hourly

Retention Bonus: $2,000

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the United States immediately. This position is not available for H1-B visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities:

• Performs preventative maintenance to include engine tune ups, inspecting filters, adjusting fluids, replacing fluids and filters based on maintenance intervals or as needed, and conducting multi-point inspections to determine if other repairs are needed.
• Performs minor repairs to include tire and wheel inspections, tire repairs/replacements, and rotations/balancing. Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs vehicles, emergency lighting, and vehicle accessory components as needed.
• Assists with overall fleet services by answering the phone, providing information, and completing data entry in the NTTA Maintenance Management System.
• Provides outside support by providing roadside assistance, picking up and returning vehicles for service, perform tow truck activities, and taking vehicles/equipment for state inspections.
• Maintains the fleet work area by cleaning all bays, removing trash and debris, sweeping/mopping floors, and properly disposing of all supplies and used materials.
• Performs major repairs such as internal engine repair, engine block changes, transmission changes, driveline repair, and differential repair/replacement. Performs in-depth diagnostics and repairs of vehicle systems such as engine sensors, electrical, steering and suspension, cooling, HVAC, and brakes by utilizing diagnostic tools and resources.
• Perform inspections, diagnosis, and repair on equipment such as small landscape equipment, zero turn mowers, small tractors, pressure washers, herbicide/brine sprayers, air compressors, generators, arrow/message boards, wheel loaders, skid steers, backhoes, track loaders, crack sealing machines, light towers, sand spreaders, snowplows, and all types of trailers.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Associate’s degree or technical equivalent
• 1 – 3 years’ experience
• Valid class “C” driver’s license
• Ability to obtain class “B” CDL within 12 months of hire
• Ability to obtain class “A” CDL within 12 months of obtaining class “B” CDL

Preferred:

• Class “B” CDL
• Class “A” CDL

About NTTA: NTTA is a political subdivision of Texas created to acquire, construct, maintain and operate toll roads in North Texas. As a customer-driven organization, NTTA delivers a safe and reliable toll system for millions of customers each year in one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. NTTA is a vibrant organization with a highly qualified, energized and engaged team focused on achieving Excellence and we are looking for talented individuals to join us.

Our mission: We are committed to providing a safe and reliable toll road system, increase value and mobility options for our customers, operate the Authority in a businesslike manner, protect our bondholders, and partner to meet our region's growing need for transportation infrastructure.

The North Texas Tollway Authority has been connecting North Texans for 25 years, serving one of the fastest growing metro areas in the US. We serve millions of drivers through safe, well-maintained roads, which has brought significant and continued economic growth and development. We were the first tolling agency in the US to use electronic tolling technology with the TollTag. We were also among the first to convert an entire network of roads to cashless tolling (2010). NTTA is dedicated to continuing its legacy as a leader in tolling.

The North Texas Tollway Authority has been connecting North Texans for 25 years, serving one of the fastest growing metro areas in the US. We serve millions of drivers through safe, well-maintained roads, which has brought significant and continued economic growth and development. We were the first tolling agency in the US to use electronic tolling technology with the TollTag. We were also among the first to convert an entire network of roads to cashless tolling (2010). NTTA is dedicated to continuing its legacy as a leader in tolling.