Mechanic I

Mechanic I

Salary: $34,861.00 Annually Location: 1124 North "M" Road, Edinburg, TX Job Type: Regular Full Time Job Number: 2026-03690 Department: Hidalgo County - Precinct 4 Opening Date: 10/08/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Work Hours: Monday - Friday / 7:00 am to 4:00 pm but shifts may vary Status: External Advertisement Open Positions: 1

Description

• Performs entry-level maintenance and repair work on automotive equipment or motors; work involves repairing mechanical units; performing preventive maintenance activities; and servicing automotive equipment and related gasoline, diesel, or alternative fuel engine powered equipment; works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Benefits

• General Description

• Performs entry-level maintenance and repair work on automotive equipment or motors; work involves repairing mechanical units; performing preventive maintenance activities; and servicing automotive equipment and related gasoline, diesel, or alternative fuel engine powered equipment; works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Examples of Work Performed

• Adjusts brakes and carburetors.

• Installs front wheel bearings, speed heads, radiators, and universal joints.

• Services, refuels, and changes oil in vehicles.

• Performs body repair work and touch-up painting.

• Cleans shop, equipment, and tools.

• Assists in major repairs, such as overhauling motors and installing clutches.

• May operate electronic or computerized diagnostic equipment and computer-based technical manuals to identify or verify system and component failures.

• May inventory parts and equipment.

• Performs related work as assigned.

• Additional Examples of Worked Performed for Precincts

• Repairs drive trains, steering, tires, suspension, and brake systems of County-owned vehicles and equipment.

• May weld using electric and acetylene torches.

• Retrieves computerized vehicle records and work orders.

• Performs body repair work and touch-up painting.

• Education and Experience

• Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED), supplemented by technical courses in automotive maintenance and repair.

• Experience in motor vehicle repair and maintenance work preferred.

• Certificates, Licenses and Registration

• Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license.

• Must be able to be insured by the County’s insurance carrier.

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of mechanical techniques used in automotive equipment repair and maintenance and of safety practices and principles.

• Knowledge of occupational hazards related to mechanical repairs.

• Skill operating motorized equipment and various hand, pneumatic, and power tools.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Skill in reading, writing, and basic math.

• Skill in utilizing diagnostic equipment.

• Knowledge of electrical repair and reading schematics.

• Skill in the use of cutting torches and welding equipment.

• Ability to utilize emission test equipment and computer test activities.

• Skill in word processing and basic computer programs.

• Knowledge of on-board automobile computer systems.

• Skill in the care of mechanical systems, electrical systems, testing equipment, and specialized tools relating to mechanical repairs.

• Knowledge of hazardous chemical handling procedures.

• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with others.

• Skill in the use of shop tools and equipment.

• Ability to follow instructions, to make repairs, and to use shop tools and equipment.

• Employee may be assigned other duties in addition to those listed; duties may change according to the changing needs of the County.

• The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families.

• Education and Application Information

• Did you receive a high school diploma or equivalent (GED), supplemented by technical courses in automotive maintenance and repair?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have experience in motor vehicle repair and maintenance work?

• Yes

• No

• Employer

• Hidalgo County

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