If you like to work on a variety of vehicles and equipment and want to build a career as an equipment mechanic, you will love this job! As a Fleet Equipment Mechanic Intern in our Amarillo District shop, you will gain marketable experience maintaining and repairing everything from small vehicles like pickup trucks and SUVs up to heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders and backhoes and many other types of machinery used in road maintenance projects.
Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to work with seasoned mechanics and learn from some of the best in the industry. You will benefit from the same classroom and hands-on training that fulltime Fleet Equipment Mechanics receive. Additionally, TxDOT provides opportunities for advancement with full time positions.
You won’t have to worry about tools for this job. At TxDOT we supply all the diagnostic, hand, and power tools you need to get the job done, so you will not be required to provide your own tools.
At TxDOT, you will be a part of a network of 30 fleet repair and maintenance shops across the state that are responsible for the maintenance and repair of approximately 13,000 assets. These assets are essential to daily operations and crucial in emergency situations such as hurricanes and other weather events.
As a member of the TxDOT Team, you will make a difference in the State of Texas while you advance your career! If you are a current student looking for a part-time or full-time job, apply now!
Essential Duties:
- Performs inspections on vehicles and equipment coming into the shop.
- Supports Shop Technicians with the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment used in the construction and maintenance of highways/bridges.
- Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on motor vehicles.
- Assists in preparing vehicles for sales (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.
Other Conditions:
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Employees at least 18 years of age with valid driver’s license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.