Vehicle Maintenance Technician (Mechanic) | Corpus Christi, TX
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Vehicle Maintenance Technician (Mechanic)
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor / Division Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Classification: Full-Time / Part-Time (bargaining unit)
Work Location: CCRTA Maintenance Facility, Corpus Christi, TX
STARTING WAGES (1/1/2027)
Hendrickson Transportation Group's contract with CCRTA begins January 1, 2027. The wage rate below is established under Article 19 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Hendrickson Transportation Group and Teamsters Local 657 and reflects the rate effective January 1, 2027:
A Tech (senior/journeyman): $33.10/hour
B Tech: $26.73/hour
C Tech (entry level): $24.18/hour
Utility: $18.36/hour
Maintenance Clerk: $20.36/hour
GENERAL SUMMARY
Working under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Vehicle Maintenance Technician performs inspections and repairs to engines, transmissions, air conditioning and heating systems, electrical and hydraulic systems, suspension, air brakes, and steering systems to keep the fleet in good working order. The position also performs state safety inspections as required by the Texas Department of Public Safety to ensure the fleet complies with state and federal regulations, and supports major repairs and overhauls alongside other technicians.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform preventive maintenance inspections using established checklists.
Perform general mechanical repairs, including engine tuning and removing/replacing components such as headlights, generators, alternators, batteries, and voltage regulators.
Perform Texas Department of Public Safety state safety inspections.
Raise equipment using jacks, hoist stands, or other equipment, following proper safety procedures.
Assist other technicians in removing, disassembling, and reassembling major components (engines, transmissions, differentials, etc.) and in major mechanical repairs and overhauls.
Make service road calls to troubleshoot and repair vehicles on-site, or tow disabled vehicles back to the shop; complete road testing of repaired vehicles as required.
Independently diagnose and repair vehicle defects under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.
Complete all required maintenance reports and records accurately and on time.
Wear required personal protective equipment and comply with all safety regulations.
Maintain a clean, safe work area, including proper disposal of debris and cleanup of spills.
No employee will be disciplined for refusing to drive or dispatch a vehicle determined to be unsafe.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Associate degree from a two-year college and/or enrollment in an approved, accredited vehicle mechanic trade program.
Experience: Minimum two (2) years of direct related experience in general mechanical repairs, including electrical and air-conditioning repairs and engine overhauls. At least one technician assigned to the contract must be certified at the journeyman level or higher.
License/Certification: Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License and be able to obtain, within 60 days of hire, a Class B CDL with appropriate endorsements; must be certified/qualified to perform repairs on both diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles, with additional certifications as required for alternative-fuel technologies; eligible to pursue Texas DPS State Vehicle Inspector certification.
Age: Must be at least 18 years of age.
Tools: Must possess own hand tools.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS
Requires standing and walking for extended periods; grasping and twisting with both hands/wrists; pushing, pulling, holding, and carrying items; bending, kneeling, squatting, and twisting safely; and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Use of safety equipment, including eye protection and work boots, is required. Work is predominantly performed in a shop environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, chemicals, and varying noise levels; shift work including nights, holidays, and weekends is required.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
All job offers and continued employment are contingent upon successfully completing the following pre-employment activities:
Criminal history background check, including state and out-of-state criminal history/driving record review, National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) search, and review of DD Form 214 for applicants with prior military service.
Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check confirming an acceptable driving record: no more than two (2) moving violations or accidents in the preceding three (3) years, no more than one (1) DWI/DUI conviction in a lifetime, no DWI/DUI conviction in the preceding five (5) years, and no DWI/DUI conviction at any time while operating a commercial vehicle.
DOT medical (physical) examination administered by a certified medical examiner.
Pre-employment drug and alcohol screen administered in accordance with FTA/DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations (49 CFR Parts 40 and 655), followed by random, reasonable-suspicion, post-accident, and return-to-duty testing throughout employment.
Pre-employment job/physical agility evaluation, as applicable to the position.
Verification of a valid driver's license and, where required, a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.
Completion of the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) clearance process issued by Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, required for access to restricted facilities or service areas.
Review of employment history, driving history, and other information relevant to fitness for the position.
Employees remain subject to ongoing compliance monitoring, including biannual criminal history and driving record reviews, and are subject to the Safety Point Program and Attendance Policy set forth in the collective bargaining agreement.
DRUG SCREENING
HTG is committed to maintaining a DRUG-FREE workplace.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
HTG will conduct a full background check on all candidates for employment, including review of DD Form 214. DOT physical and driving record will also be required.
AUTHORIZATION FORM
Please download and complete the Authorization Form. The completed form should be uploaded at the end of the application.
Hendrickson Transportation Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request, to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position.
Thank you for considering and applying for a position with HTG. We appreciate the time you are giving to complete this application form. It is important that you fully and accurately complete this form yourself and indicate the position(s) for which you wish to be considered. Please be very careful completing this application. We use a sophisticated and detailed background and employment screening process in which will disclose inaccurate, false, and/or incomplete or omitted information. This application will remain on file for 180 days from the date herein whereupon you should resubmit a new application if you are interested in a position with Hendrickson Transportation Group LLC.
If there is a current opening in the position(s) you are seeking and the information in your application suggests you meet the minimum qualifications and are among the best qualified candidates for that position, you may be contacted for an interview. If you are interviewed, you will be informed of a final decision once the entire interview process is completed which includes a complete background check and pre-employment drug test.
Please do not send resume without completing online application.
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