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About this Master Mechanic - Road & Bridge role at Fort Bend County

Fort Bend County · Onsite · Richmond, TX

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Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.  We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home.  Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation.  The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all.  Live Here! Work Here!

  • Maintains equipment on a regularly scheduled basis.
  •  Responsible for all repairs and orders which may include departments other than Road and Bridge as well as special events during off hours such as county auctions, fair preparation, etc..
  • Field Service recovery and repair of equipment and vehicles at or in route to and from offsite job locations.
  • Knowledge and ability to drive construction equipment, dump trucks as needed to assist in transporting materials or assist in emergency operations when additional drivers are needed. 
  • Assist in traffic control and clean up during traffic accidents involving county vehicles or equipment. 
  • Fabrication of “add on” accessories and welding repair of equipment and vehicles.
  • Orders and picks-up parts as needed;
  • Maintains current knowledge of updates on vehicles.
  • Schedules inspections on vehicles and equipment.
  • Supervises shop operations and maintains and repairs facility equipment such as gates, backup generators, water wells, wash bay and associated drainage on county property.
  • Instructs, trains and assists mechanics; assigns work, ensures standards and priorities are met and checks completed work. 
  • Held accountable for all 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; technical certification in different fields of mechanic training and vehicle maintenance. (extensive experience may substitute for technical certification)
  • 4 years job related experience as a mechanic.
  • Strong heavy equipment repair and evaluation skills.
  • Good verbal and written communications; good interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with other employees, the public and elected officials.
  • Organizational skills and the ability to complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner. 
  • Working knowledge of all Road & Bridge equipment.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $23.19 - $28.99 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

 
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 County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply
 
Fort 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.

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How this Mechanic salary compares

This role pays $54,267/yr — below the typical range for Mechanic roles.

$49,920 median $68,598 $92,040

Typical range $57,291–$80,579/yr, from 3,656 comparable Mechanic listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Mechanic salary insights →

About Fort Bend County

Fort Bend is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized not only on the creed of real estate: location, location, location, but also on the “quality of life” that is so sought after by families looking for the right place to call “home”. Fort Bend County is looking for motivated people that love coming to work, dare to do their best, want to work with like-minded people, and help change the community.

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