Performs entry-level and routine maintenance work. Work involves physical labor tasks such as: plant and landscape maintenance, maintenance of comfort stations and rights-of-way, minor equipment repair, and assisting with roadway repair. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Performs inspections on vehicles and equipment coming into the shop.

• Supports Shop Technicians with maintenance and repair of heavy equipment used in the construction and maintenance of highways/bridges.

• Assists with preparing vehicles for sale (equipment decommissioning).

• Assists with preparing new vehicles and equipment for services (equipment make-ready).

• Prepares pool vehicles for use by performing inspections and preventive maintenance, washing/cleaning, checking for required safety features such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers, mobile radios, etc.

• Completes repair order documentation and enters information into the fleet information management system.

• Picks up parts from local vendors as needed.

• Shuttles vehicles and equipment to and from vendors.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: 

• Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution.

Experience: 

No Experience Required (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent) 

Other Conditions:

• Must be at least 16 years of age, a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education to include a trade/vocational school.
• Employees at least 18 years of age with valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment and mechanical devices of the trade
• Mechanical repair procedures for diesel, gasoline engines
• Diagnosing problems and repairing equipment to include electronic and mechanical components and subsystems according to defined codes and specifications
• Using computers and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel and Word
• Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems
• Brake repairs to include antilocking systems, mechanical brakes, air brakes and hydraulic brake systems
• Diagnostic skills with automotive and diesel computer applications    

Competencies:

• Some skill in using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Communicate effectively
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Protect sensitive and confidential information

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Required to wear personal protective equipment (safety shirt/vest, eye protection, hard hat, gloves, etc.)

• Subject to noise

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour

• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs

• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)

   

   

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.

• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.