Automotive/Equipment Technician

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance, major/minor repairs and rehabilitation on equipment and vehicles (e.g., cars, vans, dump trucks, pick-up trucks, air compressors, commercial lawn mowing equipment, trailers, snow-plow equipment, hydraulics, off-road vehicles, heavy equipment).
• To include oil changes, tire safety, fluid replacement and/or change, safety inspections, transmission services, inspect and clean filters and gaskets.
• Performs brake services, tire changes and repair, electrical repair, conducts service calls, engine overhaul and tune-ups.
• Inspection of plugs, wiring, distributor caps, PVC valves, air filters, fuel filters, minor and/or major adjustments according to pre-determined schedule.
• Maintains accurate records of repair work performed on all vehicles/equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining a professional manner when interacting with both internal and external customers.
• Complies with workplace health and safety standards: wears required personal protective equipment; promptly reports unsafe conditions; complies with all departmental, county, state, federal policies/procedures/regulations and laws.
• Operates scanning equipment; ability to update the software and diagnose trouble codes, interpret results, and perform repairs.
• Installs and repairs emergency equipment for law enforcement vehicles.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
• Completion of an approved automotive program
• 2+ years of experience in automotive repair & maintenance of a variety of vehicles or equipment
• Valid Ohio Driver's License

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of an approved automotive program
• 2+ years of experience in automotive repair & maintenance of a variety of vehicles or equipment
• Valid Ohio Driver's License

Skills

Knowledge of auto mechanics, ability to repair and replace major parts or systems on vehicles & equipment, ability to operate scanning equipment, ability to update the software and diagnose trouble codes, interpret results, and perform repairs.

Benefits

Includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life insurance plans, wellness program, employee assistance program, and deferred compensation plans. The County pays 80% of the health care premium and 39% of the dental premium. All full-time employees are eligible for $50,000 group life insurance paid 100% by the County.

Pay

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Schedule

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