Automotive/Equipment Technician

About the role

This full performance level class works under general supervision and requires considerable knowledge of auto mechanics to repair and replace major parts or systems on vehicles and equipment.

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), including oil changes, tire safety, fluid replacement, safety inspections, transmission services, and inspecting/cleaning filters and gaskets.
• Performs brake services, tire changes and repair, electrical repair, conducts service calls, engine overhaul, and tune-ups.
• Inspects plugs, wiring, distributor caps, PVC valves, air filters, fuel filters, and makes minor/major adjustments according to a predetermined schedule.
• Maintains accurate records of repair work performed on all vehicles/equipment.
• Maintains 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, and complies with all departmental, county, state, federal policies/procedures/regulations, and laws.
• Operates scanning equipment, updates software, diagnoses trouble codes, interprets results, and performs 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 and 2+ years of experience in automotive repair and maintenance of a variety of vehicles or equipment.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License.
• Air Conditioning Certificate (Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling Certification) – must obtain within six months of hire and maintain.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the stated requirements, except where licensure/certification is mandated.

Working Conditions

• Predictable and regular attendance is required.
• Travel may be required.
• Exposure to inclement weather, moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, intense noises, and travel.
• Physical demands include stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Schedule

Monday - Friday; 7:00am to 3:30pm