TIRE REPAIR SPECIALIST II

Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 reserves the right to select candidates considered to be the most highly qualified based on education and/or experience.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Employee will repair flat tires and shall assist mechanics, pick up supplies, and perform minor repairs on vehicle/equipment (as instructed by the Mechanic Supervisor).  Employee shall be dispatched to all covered areas of the District for repairs as needed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Will be required to repair and/or replace tires as needed

May assist with repairs and performs preventative maintenance on all District vehicles/equipment

Will be required to order and stock all pertinent supplies and parts as needed for tire repairs

Must keep detailed daily log

Must keep tire inventory

Maintains shop area clean on daily basis

Regular attendance is a must

Ability to work well with others

Must be able to follow instructions from a Supervisor

Must be proficient with computer skills

Working hours subject to change as deemed necessary to the District’s needs

If no tire work is available, employee will perform other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED) 

Minimum three (3) years of experience repairing tires

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATION

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

Must be able to be insured by the District’s insurance carrier

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Must have basic knowledge of hand tools associated with manual labor and the minor repair of the equipment and vehicles

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

Bilingual (Spanish and English) with the ability to converse fluently in both languages preferred.

Must have knowledge in basic tire and mechanical repairs

Ability to solve simple and common-sense problems and interpret simple instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Ability to understand, follow and give oral and written instructions

Work weekends & extended hours as needed

Employee may be assigned other duties in addition to those listed

Duties may change according to the changing needs of the District