Senior Automotive Technician

Under direction to lead oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for performing a variety of skilled inspection diagnosis maintenance servicing and repair work on automotive and emergency equipment; trains and oversees on the use and operation of tools and equipment; estimates time material and equipment required and orders parts and supplies; maintains inventory; makes field and emergency repairs as required; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from assigned management or supervisory personnel. Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to lower-level staff. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

The job functions listed below are not inclusive or exclusive and are intended only as illustrations or examples of the various types of work that may be performed in various divisions/departments. Types of work performed shall be within the scope and licensure (if required) for the classification. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.

• Leads reviews and participates in the work of staff performing a variety of skilled inspection diagnosis maintenance servicing and repair work on automotive and emergency equipment. oversees the workflow of assigned staff and/or work unit; ensures that work is completed on time and is consistent with the work quality standards.
• Oversees and trains on the use and operation of tools and equipment used in the maintenance of grounds; trains assigned employees including in the areas of work methods techniques and operations.
• Participates in and provides feedback for personnel actions including selection performance evaluation promotion and disciplinary actions.
• Estimates time material and equipment required for assigned jobs; requisitions materials as required; orders parts as necessary and ensures parts ordered are received in a timely fashion.
• Inspects locates and diagnoses mechanical and body defects on County automotive and emergency equipment; determines the extent of necessary repairs.
• Operates automotive diagnostic computer and scanning equipment and systems; diagnoses and repairs multiple computer systems hybrid vehicles batteries and charging systems; performs complete brake service to brake shoes and pads cylinders calipers drums and rotors including anti-lock brake systems.
• Overhauls repairs and adjusts transmissions differentials clutches and engines; performs engine tune-ups replacing ignition parts and cleaning and adjusting carburetors and fuel injection systems.
• Replaces or repairs faulty parts including wheel bearings oil seals shock absorbers exhaust systems steering mechanisms computer control systems emission control systems and other parts and equipment.
• Repairs and replaces components including alternators distributors relays lights and switches; performs front-end repairs; repairs and replaces water pumps and air conditioner compressors.
• Performs smog inspections on County vehicles; makes field emergency repairs as necessary and performs related mechanic repairs as required.
• Drives vehicles from various vendor shops and sites; tests safety and drivability.
• Performs designs and installs wiring looms and welding work to adapt and fabricate parts and equipment; installs emergency warning equipment and radios.
• Maintains records on time and material used; road tests repaired equipment; repairs replaces and balances tires.
• Maintains proper inventory of parts and supplies for equipment maintenance and repair work.
• Operates a variety of equipment and vehicles; performs the more difficult equipment operation assignments.
• Observes and complies with County and mandated safety rules regulations and protocols.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Principles of providing functional direction and training.
• Principles practices methods and techniques of automotive and equipment servicing and repair.
• Principles and methods of gas and electrical welding.
• Operational and care of internal combustion engines and components.
• Naturally aspirated forced induction and hybrid vehicles and electrical systems.
• Using and diagnosing various vehicle computer systems.
• Principles practices and methods of preventative maintenance programs.
• Vehicular air conditioning systems and cooling systems.
• Use and maintenance of a wide variety of hand power and shop equipment and tools.
• Safety procedures and use of personal protective equipment.
• Applicable federal state and local laws codes and ordinances relevant to the area(s) of responsibility.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public vendors contractors and County staff.
• The structure and content of the English language to effectively perform the work.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program project and task coordination including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

• Plan organize and coordinate the work of assigned staff.
• Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction.
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment to effectively perform the work.
• Diagnose vehicle issues and make repairs.
• Use diagnostic systems and programs.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Understand interpret and apply all pertinent laws codes regulations policies and procedures and standards relevant to work performed.
• Independently organize work set priorities meet critical deadlines and follow-up on assignments.
• Use tact initiative prudence and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
• Effectively use computer systems software applications relevant to work performed and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing at a level necessary to effectively perform the work.
• Establish maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Possession of or ability to obtain by the time of appointment an appropriate California driver license.
• Possession of appropriate mobile air conditioning certification.
• Possession of an appropriate smog license.
• Possession of appropriate Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications.

The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum addition to the application the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education training and experience relative to the required knowledge skills and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible.

Only qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review will be invited to the examination process which may be administered by a written examination oral interview or any combination of qualifications appraisal determined by the Department of Human Resources to be appropriate. The Department of Human Resources will make reasonable accommodation in the examination process for disabled applicants. If you have an accommodation request please indicate such on your application.

Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications applicants may be scheduled for one or more of the assessments listed below. Of those passing the initial assessment only the top 15 will move forward to the appraisal panel. Passing score is 70% out of 100% on each assessment section. If only one assessment is conducted the weight for that assessment will be 100%.

THE ASSESSMENT (100%) IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY JANUARY 20 2026.

To move forward in the application process you must complete an online application through our website All job postings are also included via the TDD phone at and the 24-hour job line at . Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts (indicating when degree was awarded) licenses and certificates to your application or your application may be considered incomplete. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.

For an open recruitment applicants claiming veterans preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 form along with the application. Candidates who attain ranking on an eligible list and are involuntarily called to active duty may be considered for eligibility reinstatement upon their return.

PLACEMENT ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST:
The Civil Service Commission may limit the number of qualified applicants eligible to participate in the examination process. If two or more candidates have the same total final score on an examination they shall be ranked in order of their scores in that portion of the examination which has the greatest weight. The names of two or more eligibles having final ratings which are identical shall be grouped on the eligible list as tie names with equal rank for certification and appointment purposes.

Candidates who are successful in all phases of the examination process will be placed on an eligible list in rank order based on a calculation of their total score from the examination process. The eligible list established by this recruitment will be active for a minimum of six (6) months or one (1) year unless otherwise determined by the Director pursuant to section 6-4 (b) and may be extended for up to an additional year by the Commission.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:
As a condition of employment with the County of Madera a candidate must submit to a Tuberculosis (TB) screening and related follow up testing as necessary. Designated classifications* are also subject to a medical examination which includes a review of medical history. TB screenings and medical exams are administered by the Madera County Public Health Department and/or health care professional designated by the County.

Designated classifications required to submit to an employment medical examination generally include those that are physical in nature or as may be required by law. If you have any questions about the pre-employment requirements please contact the Department of Human Resources at or.

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT:
You will be required to submit verification of your identity and citizenship or legal right to work in the United States at the time of and as a condition of an offer of employment.

As a condition of employment all prospective employees shall be required to be fingerprinted (Live Scan) and/or undergo a background investigation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Madera County does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex gender gender identity gender expression transgender status national origin age disability (physical or mental) medical condition pregnancy genetic information ancestry marital status sexual orientation veteran or military status political affiliation or any other basis protected by Federal or State law.