Automotive General Service Technician
Automotive General Service Technician
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Job Description
Performs entry level complex work. Work involves maintaining the Citys vehicles and equipment in good working conditions. Performs basic vehicle maintenance and repairs including oil changes tire replacement fluid checks battery replacement and brake repairs while learning to use specialized tools and diagnostic equipment to identify issues. Key responsibilities include keeping the work area clean documenting work performed and potentially assisting with customer service all while demonstrating mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn.
Essential Duties & Required Qualifications
Work schedule is Monday Thursday or Tuesday - Friday from 6:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (schedule is subject to change)
Performs and assists in preventive maintenance necessary to ensure the proper functioning of all city vehicles and equipment including diesel and gasoline engines and small to large power tools.
Assists in major and minor mechanical work including but not limited to repaid and replace water/fuel pumps radiators alternators differentials timing chains belts hoses fuses and valves.
Assists in engine mechanical and electrical problems and perform needed repairs on all city equipment.
Lifts heavy machinery and equipment.
Operates other City equipment as required including driving a dump truck skid-steer and backhoe. No public road driving.
Picks-up and delivers equipment and vehicles to dealers and other outside vendors.
Assists and repairs small engines industrial pumps and lawn maintenance equipment.
Follows safety standards and guidelines.
Responds to service calls for assistance; retrieves or repairs vehicles and equipment in the field as needed.
Responsible for always maintaining a safe work environment.
Operate a vehicle lift tire changer tire balancer and all other shop tools including power and hand tools.
Responsible for cleaning and maintaining shop and equipment.
As an essential employee this position is subject to after-hours call out for emergency situations which can include but not limited to icy weather police department assistance or other emergency/disaster activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or its equivalent.
Minimum of six months of experience maintaining vehicles and equipment.
Required Certificates and Licenses
Valid Texas Class C Drivers License or equivalent from any U.S. State.
Preferred Qualifications
One or more years of experience maintaining vehicles and equipment.
Experience working for a government entity such as a City County or a State .Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to balance time pressures emergency situations irregular schedules frequent change of tasks.
Must deal with the public and team members in a courteous and diplomatic manner.
Must be knowledgeable of auto mechanics and the operation and repair of heavy equipment repair hydraulic systems diesel and gasoline engines and heavy equipment diagnose problems and repair vehicles work with a variety of hand and power tools perform paint and body work on automobiles.
Must be able to read wiring oil circuits diagrams.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Analyze situations and adopt quick effect and reasonable courses of action.
Ability to operate various vehicles equipment power and hand tools communication radios dump and water truck bucket lift truck motor grader skid-steer backhoe chainsaw shovel two-way radio cell phone computer measuring devices.
Ability to work hours other than the regular daytime schedule such as shift work on call or emergency response situations (i.e. early mornings afternoons evenings and late-nights shifts and weekends).
Must be able to wear city provided uniform and city issued personal protective equipment steel-toed leather boots gloves eye protection head protection safety vest and ear protection.
Workers must be able to follow safety procedures and use safety equipment to ensure personal public and personnel safety.Physical Demands & Additional Information
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 75 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and push pull drag up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Working Environment
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment varies between moderate loud and very loud.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.
Job offer and continuation of employment with the City of Leander is contingent upon:
- Proof of education certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job postingrequirements.
- Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background and driving record check.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. *
- Compliance with the Selective Service Registration for male US citizens and immigrants who are ages 18-25.
*The City of Leander participates in E-Verify! Information from each new employees Form I-9 will be provided to theSocial Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization.
The City of Leander is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex(including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin age (40 or older) disability or geneticinformation in employment.The City is also a Drug Free and Smoke Free Employer.
Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to our Human Resources Department at
Deaf and hard of hearing applicants may contactour office via Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or(TTY/TDD).
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
