MECHANIC III - (BODY SHOP)

h2About the Department/h2pbrdiv style="text-align: justify;"img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/773/jobpostings/image/FMD.png" data-uw-rm-alt="QU" data-uw-rm-alt-original="FMD.png" data-id="null" data-name="FMD.png" alt="FMD.png" data-url="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/773/jobpostings/image/FMD.png" style="width: 3000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"brstrong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"emstrong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED/strong/em/strong/divdiv style="text-align: justify;"strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"embr style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"/em/strongstrong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"emstrong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"Division:nbsp;/strong/em/strongFMD/em style="color: inherit;text-indent: 0.0px;"span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"Operations/span/emstrong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"embr style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"Reporting Location:nbsp;/strong/em/strongem style="color: inherit;text-indent: 0.0px;"span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"Various*/span/emstrong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"embr style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"Workdays amp; Hours:nbsp;/strong/em/strongem style="color: inherit;text-indent: 0.0px;"span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"Various* (May require working weekends, holidays and shifts) /span/ememspan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;" /span/emstrong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"emstrong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"nbsp;/span/strongbr style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"/em/strongem style="color: inherit;text-indent: 0.0px;"span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"strong*Subject to change/strong/span/em/divbrp style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;" id="isPasted"stronguOur MISSION:/u/strong/pp style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"The mission of the Fleet Management Department is to provide the City of Houston with the best value fleet management services.nbsp;/pp style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"stronguOur VISION:nbsp;/u/strong/pp style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"The vision of the Fleet Management Department is to be recognized as the best managed fleets in the country./pstrong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"bruDESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/uu style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"/strongESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:/strong/ubr style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"/strongspan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"We are actively seeking/spanspan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"nbsp;anbsp;/spanstrongMechanic III/strongspan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"nbsp;strong data-pasted="true"(Body Shop)nbsp;/strongwho takes extreme pride in performing preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and complex repairs to City vehicles and showcasing their technical expertise and exemplary ethical behavior.nbsp;brspan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;" id="isPasted"A strong data-pasted="true"Mechanic III/strongspan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;" strong data-pasted="true"(Body Shop)/strong/span will occasionally serve as supervisor and/or trainer to lower-level mechanics who can make an immediate impact and add value towards the achievement of these goals./span For further information pertaining to the Fleet Management Department, please visit: strongnbsp;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67FAmI4M09wlist=PLD0d3hwSm1eAvdG23WAwuzXpRhbOk8m54index=2"Who is the Fleet Management Department?/a a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6HJxAlVJ73A"About Fleet Management Department/a ./strong/spandiv style="text-align: justify;"br/divdiv style="text-align: justify;"span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"The duties of thenbsp;/spanstrong data-pasted="true"MECHANIC III (Body Shop)/strongspan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"nbsp;include but are not limited to:/span/divul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 3pt;" data-pasted="true"liPerforms all phases of frame diagnosis and repairs using electronic measuring system and unibody amp; chassis dimension and specification charts.nbsp;/liliRefurbishes units including complete interior disassembling, upholstery and detailing to return unit to like new condition.nbsp;/liliUses frame machine and floor system pulling towers.nbsp;/liliKeeps track of repair times electronically in M5 and orders parts as needed./liliPrepares and paints vehicles using HVLP technology.nbsp;/liliWelds and brazes all ferrous and nonferrous metals. Uses Mig welder on all metals and aluminum. Uses plastic welder and UniSpotter.nbsp;/liliUses all body repair tools including sanders, buffers and door skin tools. Uses all related safety gear/equipment.nbsp;/liliPerform estimates when needed. nbsp;/liliStays abreast of current/new technology relevant to the position.nbsp;/liliPerform other duties as assigned./li/ulul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"liMaintains a clean and safe work environment. nbsp;Performs housekeeping duties. nbsp;Observes environmental and hazardous material procedures. nbsp;Works safely and follows all safety procedures.nbsp;/liliStays current on new technology./liliMust furnish own hand tools and Safety Shoes./liliPerforms related work as required. All duties and responsibilities may not be included in the above job description./li/uldiv style="text-align: justify;"br/divdiv style="text-align: justify;"strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"uWORKING CONDITIONS/u/strong/divdiv style="text-align: justify;"span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"The position involves considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting of heavy objects (up to 80 pounds) on a highly frequent basis and/or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time./span There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold moisture, air pollution, chemical gases, and substances. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises, and minor burns.nbsp;/spanstrongMUST FURNISH OWN TOOLS AND SAFETY SHOES./strongnbsp;/divbrp style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin:0in;" id="isPasted"strongspan style="color:inherit;"This is a FLEET Management Department Position at the Tier I Level./span/strong/p/ph2Position Duties/h2pdiv style="text-align: justify;"strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"uEDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/u/strongspan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"nbsp;/span/divdiv style="text-align: justify;"span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"High school degree, GED or equivalent./span/divdiv style="text-align: justify;"span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"nbsp;/span/divdiv style="text-align: justify;"strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"uEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSnbsp;/ubr style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"/strongspan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"Four-year equivalent of automotive, diesel and/or heavy-equipment maintenance/repair experience is required./span/divdiv style="text-align: justify;"span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"OR/span/divdiv style="text-align: justify;"span style="text-indent: 0.0px;"fontAn A/fontssociate'sfontnbsp;degree (at least 18-month program) in automotive, diesel, and/or heavy equipment (off road) technology plus, two-year equivalent of automotive, diesel and/or heavy-equipment maintenance/repair experience./font/span/divdiv style="text-align: justify;"span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"nbsp;/span/divdiv style="text-align: justify;"strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"uLICENSE / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS/uspan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;" /span/strong/divp style="margin: 0.15pt 0.0in 8.0pt;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"Valid Texas Class C upon hire. nbsp;Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 6-months of employment. Must comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving./pp style="margin: 0.15pt 0.0in 8.0pt;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"strongCertifications:/strong Must achieve certification as Texas State Vehicle Inspector within 6 months of employment./pp style="margin: 0.15pt 0.0in 8.0pt;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"May be required to achieve Emergency Vehicle Technician certification./pp style="margin: 0.15pt 0.0in 8.0pt;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"May require mobile air (EPA 609) certification./pAptitude test may be required./ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pp data-pasted="true"Preference will be given to applicants with light or heavy vehicle collision repair experience. ASE Master Certification in body repair or ICar is a highly preferred. Aluminum body substructure repair experience in ambulance modules is highly desired. Fire Apparatus and general fiberglass body repair experience is preferred. Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is a plus!/pstrong id="isPasted"**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**/strongstrongnbsp;/strong/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pdiv style="text-align: justify;"u style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"strongSELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED:/strong/u/divdiv style="text-align: justify;"span style="color:inherit;" id="isPasted"The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. The department may administer a skill assessment./span/divdiv style="text-align: justify;"br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"/divdiv style="text-align: justify;"u style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"strongSAFETY IMPACT POSITION/strong/ustrongspan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;":nbsp;/span/strongspan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"Yes/span/divdiv style="text-align: justify;"span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test./span/divdiv style="text-align: justify;"br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"/divdiv style="text-align: justify;"u style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"strongSALARY INFORMATION:/strong/ustrongbr style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"/strongspan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification./span/divbrdiv style="text-align: justify;" data-pasted="true"span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"strongAdditional salary incentives may include:nbsp;/strong/span/divul style="list-style-type: disc; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;text-align: justify;"ASE/EVT Certification Pay (up to $5,200 annually)/lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;text-align: justify;"Evening/Nightshift Incentive Pay (Up to $3,000 annually)/li/ulbrdiv style="text-align: justify;"strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"Pay Grade:nbsp;/strong19/divbrdiv style="text-align: justify;"strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"uAPPLICATION PROCEDURES:/u/strong/divdiv style="text-align: justify;"Only online applicationsspan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"nbsp;will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period.nbsp;/spanApplications must be submitted online at:strongnbsp;a href="http://www.houstontx.gov/" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="http://www.houstontx.gov/"www.houstontx.gov/a. nbsp;/strongstrong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"brbr style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting:br/strongstrong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;" /span/stronga href="http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm"stronghttp://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm/strong/aspan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"strongnbsp;/strongor call 832.393.6049./span/divdiv style="text-align: justify;"span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"nbsp;/span/divdiv style="text-align: justify;"span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"If you need special services or accommodations, call 832.393.6049. (TTY 7-1-1)nbsp;br/spanspan style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627./span/divdiv style="text-align: justify;"span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"nbsp;/span/div