Mechanic Lead (Travis County Employees Only)

Mechanic Lead (Travis County Employees Only)

Salary

$59,921.23 - $74,901.53 Annually

Location

6011 Blue Bluff Road (East Service Center), Austin, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

27-10994

Department

TNR (Trans & Natrl Resrc)

Opening Date

10/29/2026

Closing Date

11/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

Job Summary

Performs all types of maintenance and repair work on light or heavy motor vehicles and equipment. Assist the Shop Supervisor with scheduling work and work assignments. Leads the mechanic staff during the absence of the shop supervisor. Performs all work in compliance with established work schedules, methods and safety procedures and practices.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the second in a series of three equipment mechanic-related job classifications within the Skilled Trades job family. This classification is distinguished by the maintenance and repair work being performed on heavy or light vehicles and equipment, and by the additional lead and technical experience. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Services, inspects, diagnoses, and repairs motor vehicles and equipment in accordance with preventive maintenance schedules or unscheduled repair work, such as tune-ups, basic and extensive brake jobs, transmission work, both automatic and manual, rear end, front end, fuel systems, electrical systems, ignition systems, diesel and/or gas engine overhaul, tire repair and mounting, hydraulic systems, rebuilding carburetors, starters and engines, rebuilds, drivetrains, changing oil, oil filters, fuel filters, air filters, water separators, lubricates all parts requiring lubrication, makes minor adjustment on any and all components, and refills all fluids with the proper fluids.
• Provides lead supervision to subordinates and other staff to ensure policies and procedures are followed, work and safety standards are maintained, and schedules are met in the absence of the supervisor as required.
• Prepares and completes new vehicle birthing forms for both vehicles and equipment.
• Prepares and completes new vehicle and /or equipment make ready.
• Conducts quality control checks and tests. Test drives vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains records of repairs made, work orders, parts used, and time worked.
• Performs Motor Vehicle State Inspections, both safety and emissions.
• Performs field service calls. Makes diagnosis and required repairs in the field.
• Researches, locates, and completes purchase requests for parts orders.
• Cleans equipment and maintains a clean and safe work area and environment.
• Operates welding equipment, steam cleaner and heavy equipment repair equipment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and five (5) years of full-time motor vehicle and/or equipment mechanic experience.

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

State Inspector's License or within sixty (60) days of date of hire.

Valid Texas Driver's License required for automotive mechanic area.

Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tank Vehicle "N" endorsement required for equipment mechanic area, or within one year (1) of hire.

Air Conditioner (R12 & 134A) Refrigerant License or within sixty (60) days of date of hire.

Preferred:

One (1) year of lead experience

Welding experience.

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in Automotive or Medium and Heavy Truck.

Five (5) years combination of gas and diesel engine experience.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, equipment, materials and tools used in repairing light or heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
• Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, guidelines; and, applicable automotive/ equipment standards and procedures.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages to include electronic diagnostic test equipment and testers.
• Office equipment to include computers, phones, copiers, calculators and fax machines.

Skill in:

• Operating and using tools, equipment, materials and supplies used in motor vehicle fleet maintenance, and light or heavy-duty equipment.
• Applying proper and applicable safety practices, procedures and regulations.
• Working with others, including on a team.
• Explaining complicated problems in simple non-technical language.
• Calculating estimates of time, labor and quantities of materials needed.
• Diagnosing problem using a variety of electronic diagnostic tools to determine repair or replace of components.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Train and lead the work of staff.
• Diagnose problems and determine appropriate service and/or repair.
• Understand and precisely follow both verbal and written instructions and communicate in a concise and effective manner.
• Maintain accurate work records.
• Work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.
• Reason and make judgments and decisions.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, other County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.

Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 10-60 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending for extended periods of time, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, driving, handling, use of vision, depth perception, reaching, forceful gripping, twisting, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with exhaust fumes, volatile chemicals and hazardous substances. Subject to contact with dangerous machinery, noise, vibration, fumes, foul odor, dirt, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation, tools or machinery, indoors/outdoors in all types of weather (excessive heat and cold).

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: 7:00-3:30 PM, Monday-Friday.

Works some holidays, some nights, and some weekends

Location: East Service-6011 Blue Bluff Road Austin Texas 78724

Department: TNR (Trans & Natrl Resrc)

Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.

For updates or questions on this position, contact: Olivia.Aleman@traviscountytx.gov

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Benefits

Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.

FY2027 Travis County Benefit Guide

In this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.

Credit Union

Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.

Deferred Compensation

Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.

Direct Deposit

Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.

Employee Assistance Program

Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.

Employee Organizations

Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.

Employee Health & Wellness Clinic

Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.

Holidays

An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Insurance

Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.

The following benefits are employee paid:

• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Dependent Life
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Long Term Care

New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.

Longevity

Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.

On the regular payday on or after the employees fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.

Parking

A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.

Personal Holidays

Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:

January - March

3 personal holidays

April - June

2 personal holidays

July - September

1 personal holiday

October - December

None

New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.

Retirement

Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Sick Leave

Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.

Parental Leave

Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.

Tuition Refund

Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.

Vacation

Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:

0 to 5 years

4.0 hours per pay period

6 to 10 years

4.5 hours per pay period

11 to 15 years

5.0 hours per pay period

16 to 20 years

5.5 hours per pay period

21 plus years

6.0 hours per pay period

Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.

Workers Compensation

The county provides all employees workers compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.

Employer Travis County

Address 700 Lavaca Street

Austin, Texas, 78701

Website https://www.traviscountytx.gov/human-resources/jobs