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Motor Pool/Lead Technician at TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS

Motor Pool/Lead Technician

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS · Austin, US

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Motor Pool/Lead Technician

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS · Austin, US

6 hours ago
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About the Role

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise technicians to ensure that the school's fleet of vehicles and equipment has an operational rate sufficient to fully support the needs of the campus.
  • Serve as the lead technician ultimately responsible for the correct fault diagnosis and repair of all vehicles and equipment.
  • Process paperwork to accurately fulfill departmental needs in support of repair parts and supply accountability processes, maintenance records, and budget expenditures.
  • Use hand tools, power tools, safety equipment, and test equipment to ensure safety during equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Communicate to facilitate motor pool-related business and promote productive work relationships with others.
  • Perform housekeeping duties to ensure that work areas are clean, orderly, and safe.
  • Rebuild and overhaul engines, transmissions, carburetors, and other major vehicle components and systems.
  • Inspect and repair electrical and cooling systems.
  • Perform oil and filter changes, transmission service, brake and suspension repair, tire installation and repair, wheel alignments, air conditioning diagnosis and repair, state vehicle inspections, and other scheduled maintenance.
  • Perform engine tune-ups and make required adjustments on vehicles and equipment such as forklifts and tractors.
  • Perform paint and body work.
  • Install various after-market accessories and equipment.
  • Record work performed and parts used, following Fleet Focus, HHSC and DADS guidelines and regulations.
  • Use on-board and handheld electronic diagnostic equipment and a variety of other specialized tools and equipment to isolate malfunctions.
  • Perform related work as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Actively participate and/or serve in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) activation.

Requirements

  • Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is required.
  • 2 years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and stationary engines.
  • Work experience performing vehicle preventative maintenance checks preferred.
  • Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date.
  • Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
  • Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/ Entities (LEIE).
  • Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
  • All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.
  • Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
  • All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
  • Bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

Skills

  • Knowledge and understanding of motor vehicle operations and traffic safety rules and regulations.
  • Knowledge of passenger loading and unloading procedures and protocols.
  • Knowledge of the maintenance of motor vehicles.
  • Knowledge of general vehicle repair and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of stationary diesel engine repair and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of vehicle installed hydraulic systems.
  • Skill in the operation/driving of motor vehicles such as Full-Size Van, Wheelchair Van, Paratransit/Small Bus, truck and/or car.
  • Skill to safely maneuver vehicles into tight areas.
  • Ability to follow schedules and instructions in operating vehicles.
  • Ability to understand and to comply with written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to understand and sign the “New/Existing Employee – Driver Qualification Statement” regarding driving eligibility.

Location

  • Austin State Supported Living Center
  • AUSTIN

Work Type

  • Full time
  • Regular

Experience Level

  • 2 years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and stationary engines.

Education Level

  • Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

  • $3,793.41 - $5,921.16 Monthly

Benefits

  • 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
  • Defined benefit pension plan
  • Generous time off benefits
  • Numerous opportunities for career advancement

About the Company

  • The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems.
  • The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.
  • If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

Equal Opportunity

  • In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability.