Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Salary

$47,154.85 - $74,179.04 Annually

Location

Utility Services/Water Dept, 620 Small Hill, Grand Prairie, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00304

Department

Engineering

Division

Water

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

10/5/2026 5:00 PM Central

• Description
• Questions

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Maintenance Mechanic whose responsibilities will include tending to generators, water pumps, and essential machinery. Other responsibilities include welding, electrical, and fabrication duties as well as maintaining records and reports. This position requires the ability to haul heavy equipment for various departments and the ability to respond to emergency call out to repair equipment, nights, weekends, and holidays. Apply today and become an essential part of Grand Prairies team!

Essential Job Functions

• Repairs equipment by diagnosing problems; changing parts; rebuilding engines and pumps; performing 12 volt electrical and hydraulic repairs.

• Maintains equipment and facilities by changing oil and filters; lubricating all equipment at scheduled times; performing scheduled maintenance on equipment; inspecting equipment for damage or wear; cleaning tools; maintaining the cleanliness of shops and facilities; and scheduling repairs with contractors.

• Maintains records and reports by writing reports on inoperable equipment; maintaining records of all equipment repairs; completing daily work logs; ordering parts; and maintaining parts inventory.

• Performs welding, cutting and fabrication duties and fabricating accessories.

• Rebuilding water valve gear boxes.

• Hauls heavy equipment to various sites in the city.

• Ability to respond to emergency call out, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• All other duties as assigned by a supervisor/manager within your department/division.

• Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality for the assigned work hours is essential.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Training beyond high school. Could include some college hours, technical school, or correspondence course and or equivalent experience.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 - 5 years of related experience.

• Licenses: Valid Drivers License and obtain CDL Class A within 1 year of hiring required.

• Certifications Required: Small Engine Certification, Certified Forklift Operator, and Certified DOT Brake Inspector are required or the ability to obtain within first 12 months of employment.

01

What is the highest level of Education obtained?

• Some high school, no diploma or GED
• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College, no degree
• Technical or Trade School (Did not complete)
• Technical or Trade School (Completed)
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree

02

How much Senior Maintenance Mechanic or related work experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

03

Are you able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you currently possess a CDL Class A license or have the ability to obtain one within the first 12 months of employment?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you currently possess a Small Engine Certification or have the ability to obtain one within the first 12 months of employment?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you currently possess a DOT Brake Inspector Certification or have the ability to obtain one within the first 12 months of employment?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you currently possess a Forklift Operator Certification or have the ability to obtain one within the first 12 months of employment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Grand Prairie

Address 300 W. Main Street

Grand Prairie, Texas, 75050

Phone 972-237-8192

Website http://www.gptx.org