Mechanic Road & Bridge

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• Makes repairs on all equipment and vehicles; makes on-the-road repairs.
• Performs scheduled maintenance on department vehicles and equipment.
• Performs road tests on equipment.
• Performs welding duties and fabricates materials to fit.
• Orders and picks-up parts and records and files reports on equipment and machines repaired.
• Instructs mechanic helpers.
• Held accountable for equipment used and uniforms issued.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 2 years of related experience as a Mechanic (or Mechanic Helper).
• Knowledge of automotive maintenance and repair or certification in different fields of mechanical training.
• Ability to complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Good interpersonal skills; ability to deal effectively with other employees and elected officials.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $20.50 - $25.63 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

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All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race color religion or creed sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions) national origin ethnicity citizenship status age (40 and over) physical or mental disability genetic information protected military and veteran status political affiliation or beliefs or any other classification protected by state federal and local laws unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend Countys Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement visit Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.