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City of Corpus Christi
Light Equipment Mechanic
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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
Job Description
Job Description Overview The Light Equipment Mechanic is responsible for providing the highest quality of maintenance, repair, inspection, and servicing of vehicles and equipment that align with department requirements for the City of Corpus Christi. Responsibilities
- Performs main engine, engine ignition, fuel system, and engine emission control system repairs
- Repairs fuel system configurations to include diesel, gas, and alternative fuel
- Diagnostics and repairs of automatic, standard, and electronic transmission mechanical and control systems, to include diagnosis and repair of standard transmission clutch operating systems, transaxle and transfer case systems, and all phases of final driver operations
- Performs diagnosis and repairs of various types of suspension, steering, power assist, and alignment systems
- Repairs various types of brake systems, to include hydraulic systems, disc and drum brake applications, air brake systems, and anti-lock brake system operations
- Performs electrical and electronic system diagnosis and repair, which may include starting and charging systems, electrical wiring systems, gauges and warning systems, and accessory systems
- Repairs ventilation systems, heat and air conditioning systems, refrigerant recovery, and mechanical system repair
- Maintains fleet vehicles and operations and ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies
- Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned to include occasional duties as Service Technician entering all work order information, greeting customers, and processing work orders
- Operates light and heavy equipment such as winch truck, dump trucks, and other related equipment and machinery
- May be asked to perform other duties as assigned Position Type and Typical Hours of Work
- Non-Exempt - Full-Time
- Non-rotating 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
- Must be available to work additional hours as needed
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement
- In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job.
- High School Diploma/GED
- Two (2) years of experience Licenses and Certifications Required
- A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hiring Required within six (6) months of employment
- Forklift Operator Certification Required within one (1) year of employment
- Class B CDL
- Vehicle Safety Inspector Employment Testing Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
Criminal Background Check:
YesMotor Vehicle Record Check:
YesDrug Screening:
YesPhysical Exam:
YesClearing House Query:
No Basis of Rating A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview Supplemental Information- Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).