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K082 Equipment Mechanic I or II

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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Saginaw, TX (In Person)

$53,559 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/4/2026

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Between $41k and $71k Per Year Position range in Tarrant County $31k - $61k Per Year K082 Equipment Mechanic I or II TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Occupation:
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Location:
Saginaw, TX - 76179
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift
Posted:
06/15/2026 Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /
Remote:
Selection Required
Updated:
06/17/2026
Expires:
06/29/2026
Agency Job ID:
2601402 Job #: 17028055 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 . Equipment Mechanic IPerforms 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.

Equipment Mechanic IIPerforms advanced repair/maintenance and inspection related work for fleet vehicles and equipment in the Fleet Operations Division Shop or a District Maintenance Section. Inspects work performed by shop mechanics and/or contracted vendors. Work may require maintenance and repair of heavy equipment used in the construction of highways/bridges. Work may require contact with other governmental agencies and private contractors. Employees at this level perform independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties:
Equipment Mechanic IAdjusts brakes and replaces brake system parts to include air brake and anti-locking systems.

Analyzes and interprets computerized diagnostic equipment information.

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.

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 acetylene and electric arc welding repairs.

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.

Prepares vehicles for use by checking for required safety features such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers and mobile radios.

May travel and perform work in other shops throughout the state as requiredTroubleshoots, tests and repairs electrical systems, electronic ignitions and fuel injection systems.

Uses computerized diagnostic analyzer systems and performs complex diagnostic work on vehicles/equipment.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Equipment Mechanic IITravels and performs work in other shops throughout the state as required.

Trains less experienced technicians.

Adjusts brakes and replaces brake system parts to include air brake and anti-locking systems.

Analyzes and interprets computerized diagnostic equipment information.

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.

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 acetylene and electric arc welding repairs. 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.

Prepares vehicles for use by checking for required safety features such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers and mobile radios.

Reads and interprets schematics, diagrams and blueprints.

Repairs and adjusts steering assemblies.

Repairs vehicle air conditioning systems.

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.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.