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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
K082 Equipment Mechanic I (Balmorhea)
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A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.
$55,112 / year median in Texas
+12% projected growth
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Position range in Reeves County $27k - $51k Per Year K082 Equipment Mechanic I (Balmorhea)
Checks lighting and wiring mechanisms to ensure proper functioning of headlights, spotlights, tail lights and parking lights.
Completes repair order paperwork and accurately enters data into fleet information management system.
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 emergency spot repairs.
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.
Troubleshoots, tests and repairs electrical systems, electronic ignitions and fuel injection systems.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Occupation:
Automotive Service Technicians and MechanicsLocation:
BALMORHEA, TX - 79718
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day ShiftPosted:
08/29/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
WorkInTexasWeb Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /Remote:
Selection RequiredUpdated:
08/29/2026Expires:
09/27/2026Agency Job ID:
2602226 Job #: 17062628 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for . 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 IHandles 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.
Completes repair order paperwork and accurately enters data into fleet information management system.
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 emergency spot repairs.
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.
Troubleshoots, tests and repairs electrical systems, electronic ignitions and fuel injection systems.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.