Master Service Technician

The City of Johnson City Tennessee is accepting online applications for Master Service Technician to work first shift (6:30 AM - 3:00 PM). The employee performs intermediate skilled mechanical work related to repair and servicing of a large variety of various equipment types; does related work as required. The work of this class involves repair and maintenance work on automobiles light and heavy trucks tractors air compressors and all types of gasoline and diesel driven equipment. Work assignments are received either in writing or orally does require diagnosing mechanical failure and making necessary repairs. Work is subject to review while in progress and upon completion.

Essential Functions of Position:

• performs major and minor repair on all type automotive equipment such as routine inspections system diagnostics automotive trouble shooting testing complete repair;
• change out of standard transmissions service and make minor repairs to automatic transmissions replaces clutches in cars trucks buses and tractors;
• turns brake drums and rotors overhaul brake system and related repairs;
• repairs hydraulic systems on all types of equipment;
• does both major and minor body repairs on all wheeled vehicles repair and replace electrical components such as alternators starters relays batteries wiring and lights;
• replaces body components;
• does diversified electrical work on various types of equipment;
• does diversified HVAC work on various types of equipment;
• does welding and metal fabrication work;
• performs related tasks as required.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities: General knowledge of the maintenance and repair on a wide variety of automobiles trucks tractors and construction type equipment; thorough knowledge and skill in the use of service tools and diagnostic equipment such as drill press grinders brake lathes laptop computer scanner welding equipment and all tools related to the repair and maintenance of various types of equipment; thorough knowledge in safety precautions and liabilities related to the repair and maintenance of various types of equipment; ability to do suspension repairs. Ability to diagnose repair and trouble shoot electrical systems ability and skill to diagnose gasoline/diesel engines automatic transmission / standard transmission and differentials on variety of equipment. Ability to detect by inspection any worn missing broken mismatched or wrongly adjusted parts. Ability to keep records of repairs parts and servicing of various types of equipment ability to work from drawings sketches and wiring schematics ability to use and interpret service and repair manuals for different types of equipment. Ability to follow both oral and written instructions accurately. Dexterity to operate machinery.

Acceptable Experience and Training: Completion of high school or GED and considerable experience at the journeyman level as a line technician supplemented by approved vocational school training in the automotive technology field or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to perform the job. Possession of a valid commercial drivers license issued by the State of Tennessee. Master ASE certification in one of the service fields Department Director approval. Pre-employment physical drug screening and background check required.

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Required Experience:

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