Mechanic I

Mechanic I

Salary

$34,861.00 Annually

Location

1124 North "M" Road, Edinburg, TX

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Job Number

2026-03690

Department

Hidalgo County - Precinct 4

Opening Date

10/08/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday / 7:00 am to 4:00 pm but shifts may vary

Status:

External Advertisement

Open Positions:

1

Advertisement details and/or special instructions:

Please submit resume with application.

Grade:

6

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

General Description

Performs entry-level maintenance and repair work on automotive equipment or motors; Work involves repairing mechanical units; performing preventive maintenance activities; and servicing automotive equipment and related gasoline, diesel, or alternative fuel engine powered equipment; Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Examples of Work Performed

Adjusts brakes and carburetors.

Installs front wheel bearings, speed heads, radiators, and universal joints.

Services, refuels, and changes oil in vehicles.

Performs body repair work and touch-up painting.

Cleans shop, equipment, and tools.

Assists in major repairs, such as overhauling motors and installing clutches.

May operate electronic or computerized diagnostic equipment and computer-based technical manuals to identify or verify system and component failures.

May inventory parts and equipment.

Performs related work as assigned.

Additional Examples of Worked Performed for Precincts

Repairs drive trains, steering, tires, suspension, and brake systems of County-owned vehicles and equipment.

May weld using electric and acetylene torches.

Retrieves computerized vehicle records and work orders .

Performs body repair work and touch-up painting.

Education and Experience

Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED), supplemented by technical courses in automotive maintenance and repair.

Experience in motor vehicle repair and maintenance work preferred.

Certificates, Licenses and Registration:

Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.

Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of mechanical techniques used in automotive equipment repair and maintenance and of safety practices and principles.

Knowledge of occupational hazards related to mechanical repairs.

Skill operating motorized equipment and various hand, pneumatic, and power tools.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Skill in reading, writing, and basic math.

Skill in utilizing diagnostic equipment.

Knowledge of electrical repair and reading schematics.

Skill in the use of cutting torches and welding equipment.

Ability to utilize emission test equipment and computer test activities.

Skill in word processing and basic computer programs.

Knowledge of on-board automobile computer systems.

Skill in the care of mechanical systems, electrical systems, testing equipment, and specialized tools relating to mechanical repairs.

Knowledge of hazardous chemical handling procedures.

Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with others.

Skill in the use of shop tools and equipment.

Ability to follow instructions, to make repairs, and to use shop tools and equipment.

Employee may be assigned other duties in addition to those listed; duties may change according to the changing needs of the County.

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Did you receive a high school diploma or equivalent (GED), supplemented by technical courses in automotive maintenance and repair?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have experience in motor vehicle repair and maintenance work?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Hidalgo County

Address 505 S. McColl Rd., Suite A

Edinburg, Texas, 78539

Phone 956-318-2660

Website https://www.hidalgocounty.us/