Posting number: 39967
Department: Fleet Department
Job classification: MECHANIC II
Posting type: Open
Categories: Fleet Services
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Division: Operations
Report Location: Various*
Workdays & Hours: Various* (may require working weekends, holidays and day & evening shifts)
The mission of the Fleet Management Department is to provide the City of Houston with the best value fleet management services.
The vision of the Fleet Management Department is to be recognized as the best managed fleets in the country.
The Fleet Management Department is seeking candidates to perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs of moderate complexity to City vehicles and equipment. Maintains and repairs Light Duty or Heavy-Duty and Off-Road mechanical equipment parts and components.
The MECHANIC II duties will include but is not limited to:
Additional salary incentives may include:
WORKING CONDITIONS
There is routine exposure to significant levels of heat, cold moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts bruises and minor burns. The position may require occasional periods of stooping, bending and/or lifting of materials up to 80 pounds.
This is a Fleet Management Department Position at the Tier I Level.
High school degree of GED equivalent.
Driver’s License Requirement: Valid Texas Class C upon hire.
Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 6-months of employment.
Must comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving.
Required Certifications: Must achieve certification as Texas State Vehicle Inspector within 6 months of employment.
May be required to achieve Emergency Vehicle Technician certification.
Two years’ experience of automotive, diesel and/or heavy-equipment maintenance/repair with at least one year as a skilled mechanic experience is required
OR
Two years of full-time, secondary vocational education in automotive, diesel, and/or heavy equipment (off road) technology.
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. **
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. The department may administer a skill assessment.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION – YES
If, Yes - this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Pay Grade - 15
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All new hires and re-hires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
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