Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Location: Possum Kingdom Lake

NATURE OF THE WORK

Safety Sensitive Position WC 8227

The purpose of this position is to perform skilled tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance for Brazos River Authority (BRA) on numerous types of heavy equipment, such as a barge mounted crawler crane, hydraulic crane, 185 thru 750 CFM air compressors, diesel, gasoline, and electric welding machines, excavating equipment, outboard motors, abrasive blast equipment, metalizing equipment, gasoline and diesel trucks, overhead hoists, air winches, hydraulic pumps and motors, electric pumps and motors, water blaster, and grout injection equipment. This position is responsible for all major and minor repairs and maintenance to fleet vehicles; performing daily and monthly crane inspections; operating cranes and heavy equipment; and training equipment operators on cranes and loaders. Additional duties include rebuilding power tools such as drills, grinders, and saws; assisting with the repair, maintenance, and maintaining BRA facilities, dams, roads and pipelines; purchasing materials, blasting supplies, and safety equipment; and any other duties as assigned.

• A minimum of seven years' experience as a journeyman heavy equipment mechanic
• Class C Driver's License and a good driving record
• Crane Mechanic and heavy equipment experience
• Preferred:Class A CDL and ASE Certification

High School Plus Vocational Training - Obtained with advanced study or training past high school.

• Ensuring that work accomplished is accurate in all relevant aspects.
• Demonstrating self-motivation; effective performance is driven from within rather than being conditional on pressure from external factors (e.g. boss, peers, subordinates, deadlines, crises, etc.).
• Acquiring and demonstrating knowledge of safety and health procedures as they relate to the human resources of the organization and the protection of property.
• Creating honest, trusting, and successful working relationships with others (inside and outside the organization) by consistently demonstrating competence and reliability in job performance, and representing what is best about the organization through demonstrated principles, actions, and communications...
• Working with others to share expertise and achieve outcomes that benefit the organization; stepping in to fill necessary roles that others are unable or unwilling to do; demonstrating strong communication skills to others on the team through active listening, summarizing, facilitating and "bridge building"...
• Taking the initiative to consistently meet or exceed (external and internal) customer expectations and specifications...
• Effectively adapting to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and sudden or frequent changes in priority in order to accomplish objectives.
• Staying motivated even when faced with inevitable delays, setbacks, policy shifts and disappointment.
• Taking responsibility for clarifying the expectations of others; acknowledging how personal decisions, actions, and standards of performance influence work accomplishments; accepting responsibility for work accomplishments; and recognizing changes required to achieve better results going forward...
• Demonstrating the unique skills or knowledge required of the job; staying current with changing job skills and best practices to positively impact operational efficiencies and the effectiveness of services provided...

STARTING SALARY RANGE

$25.29 to $32.24 per hour. This is a non-exempt position.

POSTING DATE

September 03, 2024 Open until filled.

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, Vision, TCDRS Retirement, 457/401, Life Insurance, LTD, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, Holidays

BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY, EOE

The BRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and exists to develop, manage, and protect the water resources of the Brazos River Basin. Today, BRA's staff develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs. The BRA is looking for dedicated individuals who are team and customer-focused, perform their jobs ethically and with integrity, are adaptable and embrace diversity, seek innovative and creative ways to conduct business, have a desire to grow with a great organization, and are committed to the mission and goals of the BRA.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All applicants, including employees, must submit an online Application for Employment by way of the Brazos River Authority Website at www.brazos.org.

The Brazos River Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Women & Minorities are Encouraged to Apply