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Vehicle Fleet Mechanic II

Apply now Job No: 498192
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: Austin, TX 78744
City: Austin
State: Texas
Categories: Fleet/Mechanics, On-site

LCRA is looking for a Vehicle Fleet Mechanic II to join our fleet team, ranked in the TOP 50 leading fleets in the country! The Vehicle Fleet Mechanic II role is essential to our success and requires the ability to complete preventative maintenance along with troubleshooting and repairing a variety of utility equipment such as skid steers, dozers, bucket trucks and cranes. If you are looking for a role that will trust you to complete these types of repairs using your expertise, and enhance your knowledge about high-quality operations, while giving you the sense of accomplishment that comes from ensuring our employees and customers are safe using our fleet, then this can be a great opportunity for you. We will provide you with quality tools to complete the job successfully and efficiently.

Candidate will be able to select from one of the following schedules:

Mon-Thu 6am-4:30pm or Mon-Fri 6am-2:30pm

You will be trusted to:

- Fabricate and install specialty equipment on new vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Operate arc, gas welders and torches necessary to fabricate, modify or repair materials and equipment.
- Perform hydraulic, electric and mechanical repair and maintenance of all bucket trucks, specialty utility equipment, cranes and heavy equipment.
- Inspect, repair and maintain vehicles, bucket trucks, cranes, aerial devices, pressure diggers, material handling equipment, hydraulic tools and off-road construction equipment.
- Perform machine shop repair by remanufacturing parts, equipment or fixtures to manufacturers' specifications. Set up and operate drill presses, band saws, planers, shapers, lathes, milling, grinding and shearing machines.
- Perform visual, operational, and safety inspections as dictated by unit manufactures, DOT, ANSI, and OSHA standards
- Design modifications to improve equipment safety and/or efficiency with engineering approval.
- Check parts, equipment and staff availability in performing maintenance and repair duties.
- Refurbish and paint damaged equipment. Perform auto body repair duties, including sanding, prepping, straightening, alignment and replacement.
- Document changes made to systems or equipment through appropriate communications and recordkeeping practices. Document work in logs, files, system prints and other records and through communications, both oral and written, with other team members and supervisors.
- Operate handheld manual tools and power tools (e.g., impacts, grinders, saws and shears) in performing repair and maintenance tasks.
- Operate high voltage electric test equipment.
- Operate aerial bucket equipment (e.g., man lifts, jib lifts and bucket trucks) and cranes (e.g., mobile cranes, forklifts and facility cranes).
- Perform work by traveling independently or with a small crew to various locations (substations, power plants, water systems, etc.) as scheduled.

You qualify with:

- Two or more years of experience in mechanical or hydraulic maintenance, auto body maintenance, welding or metal fabrication on vehicles and heavy equipment, or other relevant experience. A degree(s) in mechanical maintenance or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
- Driver's license

You are a great fit with:

- Strong background in welding and fabrication
- Welding certification in accordance with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers' Shielded Metal Arc Welding standards (section IX, 4G)
- And/or Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic (MHM) certification from the International Fluid Power Society
- ASE certifications with at least one complete test series relevant to job duties
- Manufacturer specific certifications if directly related to daily job duties

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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