SW Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Job Description:

SW Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Description

Overview

This position is responsible for diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, structural; fuel/lube, and hydraulic systems on all departmental equipment in compliance with safety standards. The role supports the foreman and heavy. equipment mechanic with in-house fleet repairs while primarily maintaining vehicles and equipment across both divisions to ensure adequate fuel, lubrication, and hydraulic fluid levels; Additional responsibilities include creating work orders, reqs and purchase orders; updating maintenance records and tracking department fuel consumptions.

Responsibilities

• Create work orders and provide quality control and safety over-watch

• Create requisitions and purchasing of fuel

• Updating maintenance records. Communicating with vendors, customers, and administrative and supervisory personnel

• Act as mechanic in his/her absence

• Safely service, diagnose, and/or repair vehicles and equipment using various techniques, tools, equipment, computers and systems to include but not limited to: brakes, steering, suspension, electrical systems, engines, hydraulics, cooling systems, fuel system, tires, and exhaust system

• Assist mechanic with large departmental repairs and coordinate with Supervisor

• Drive to different sites within the city limits for roadside services, mud pulls, jump starts, etc... Transport broken or repaired vehicles to and from vendors, customers and City facilities

• Perform service station duties when there is a problem with the pumps or sentry's and will advise Fleet administration when service calls are needed

• Perform routine repairs, replacements, and maintenance to tires on Solid Waste collection vehicles and heavy equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operations for the department

• Performs bulk fuel pickups and deliveries in departments fuel tanker. Fuels and lubes all large equipment: grinder, dozer, loaders, etc. Responds to all fluid related requests

• Maintain a reasonably clean work area

• Remove spills, dry sweep and trash from work area prior to conclusion of each day

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Non- Exempt - Full-Time

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED

• Two (2) years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• A valid Class A CDL required at time of hire; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

• Candidate must register with FMSCA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

Required Within One (1) Year of Hire

• CDL Hazmat Endorsement

• CDL Tanker Endorsement

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes

• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

• Clearinghouse Query: Yes

• Drug Screening: Yes

• Physical Exam: Yes

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

The City of Corpus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Closing Date/Time: March 6, 2026

Salary:

20.60-23.69 USD