Paris District is looking for an Equipment Mechanic I or II in Hopkins County Maintenance Section located in Sulphur Springs, TX. We have three core values: Improve our safety, Value our employees, and Preserve our assets. Come join our TxDOT family and build a career as big as TEXAS!

This job opening is for one Equipment Mechanic I or II depending on business need and applicant's qualifications and experience. Qualification and experience will determine the applicant's position and pay. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Equipment Mechanic I – A16 | $44,400 - $61,130 yearly
Equipment Mechanic II – A18 | $45,521 - $71,055 yearly

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Performs repair/maintenance and inspection related work for fleet vehicles and equipment in the Fleet Operations Division Shop or a District Maintenance Section. Work may require maintenance and repair of heavy equipment used in construction of highways/bridges and inspecting work performed by contracted vendors. Work may require contact with other governmental agencies and private contractors. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments, however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

Equipment Mechanic I

• Analyzes and interprets computerized diagnostic equipment information.
• Adjusts brakes and replaces brake system parts to include air brake and anti-locking systems.
• Handles and disposes of environmentally hazardous materials in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Checks lighting and wiring mechanisms to ensure proper functioning of headlights, spotlights, tail lights and parking lights.
• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment used in construction and maintenance of highways/bridges
• Orders, picks up and delivers parts, materials, tools, and operates equipment and vehicles to include heavy equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs on motor vehicles/equipment; as required moves items related to these activities.
• Performs quality assurance/analysis on repaired vehicles and equipment.
• May travel and perform work in other shops throughout the state as required
• Troubleshoots, tests and repairs electrical systems, electronic ignitions and fuel injection systems.
• Uses computerized diagnostic analyzer systems and performs complex diagnostic work on vehicles/equipment.
• Prepares vehicles for use by checking for required safety features such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and mobile
  radios.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Equipment Mechanic II Includes all essential duties listed for Equipment Mechanic I as well as:

• Performs quality assurance/analysis on repaired vehicles and equipment.
• Performs acetylene and electric arc welding repairs.
• Completes repair order paperwork and accurately enters data into fleet information management system.
• Performs emergency spot repairs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:
Equipment Mechanic I: 2 years in automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair.
Equipment Mechanic II: 4 years in automotive, medium/heavy truck, or construction equipment diagnostics and repair.
(Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology may substitute for 2 year's experience.
• Certificates of course completion from a Technical Training Institute in Automotive and Diesel Technology may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

• Must have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have obtained a Class "A" CDL, within 180 calendar days from date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

Competencies:

Equipment Mechanic I

• Mechanical equipment operation and maintenance
• Vehicle air conditioning and heating systems
• Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures
• Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Mechanical repair procedures for diesel, gasoline, CNG and LPG engines
• Using applicable electronic test equipment
• Diagnosing problems and repairing equipment to include electronic and mechanical components and subsystems according to defined codes and specifications
• Reading and interpreting equipment repair and parts contracts
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

Equipment Mechanic II: Includes all competencies listed for Equipment Mechanic I as well as:

• State procurement guidelines for parts purchases and P-card use
• Brake repairs to include anti-locking systems, mechanical brakes, air brakes and hydraulic brake systems
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
• Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
• Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
• Will be required to work alternate schedules during an emergency response situation such as adverse weather events.
• Will be required to travel to other district/division shops within the state as needed.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information