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City of Mesquite

Equipment Mechanic II - Second Shift

Pay: $19.84–$27.41/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Mesquite, TX (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

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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Job Description

Equipment Mechanic I View full job description here .

Salary:

$18.14/hr. min•$24.30/hr. max (Depending on experience and certification) Equipment Mechanic II View full job description here .

Salary:

$19.84/hr. min•$27.41/hr. max (Depending on experience and certification) Equipment Mechanic III View full job description here .

Salary:

$22.30hr. min•$30.79/hr. max (Depending on experience and certification) Maintains and repairs heavy and light mechanical equipment, parts and components. You can search for this position's full job description here .

SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by the Equipment Services Senior Supervisor during the day or Equipment Services Shift Supervisor at night. All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual. Performs minor overhauls, front-end alignments, and minor vehicle component repairs and maintenance. Rebuilds minor vehicle components. Uses diagnostic equipment and equipment manuals to correctly diagnose vehicles. Repairs electrical and air conditioning systems. Performs State of Texas vehicle inspections. Diagnoses and repairs electrical systems on vehicular equipment. Prepares new vehicles and equipment to be placed into service. Keeps track of repair times, materials and records in the FASTER fleet management System. Performs road test on vehicles and equipment for safe and proper operation prior to returning to service. Cleans and maintains equipment and shop tools. Performs housekeeping duties. Must furnish own hand tools.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Responds to service calls as needed; makes repairs in the field when possible; and tows vehicles when necessary. 2. Assists other technicians in performing repairs. 3. May modify, fabricate and install special equipment. 4. Researches and stays current on new technologies. 5. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Technical Training:

May require completion of up to 18 months of vocational education/training in automotive, Med/Heavy Truck maintenance or repair at an accredited trade school.

EXPERIENCE

Three years of automotive/truck/equipment maintenance and repair experience, or graduation from an accredited automotive/truck trade school of at-least 18 months.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid driver's license and obtain a Class A commercial driver's license within 6 Months of employment start date and comply with the City of Mesquite's policy on driving. Must obtain a Texas Department of Public Safety/Emissions Inspection Certification within 6 months of hire. Preference will be given to applicants who have an Associate's Degree from an accredited college, and/or valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL); Technicians having ASE Master Certification on Automotive or Medium/Heavy Trucks and familiar with computerized fleet management programs.

WORK SCHEDULE SECOND SHIFT

—Mon•Fri, 12:00 pm to 8:30 p.m. with a 30 min lunch break.