Automotive General Service Technician

Overview

Performs entry level complex work. Work involves maintaining the City's 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. Schedule : 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, repairs and replacements of 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

Required Certificates and Licenses

Preferred Qualifications

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 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.

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