Automotive Service Technician
Ada County Sheriff's Office · Boise, ID · 1 mo ago
Full-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: h3 headings for sections present: General Summary? The instructions: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). They gave examples but we can use appropriate headings based on content. We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. We have General Summary, Essential Functions, Additional Functions, Job Requirements, Other Requirements, Work Environment & Physical Demands. Also maybe "General Summary" could be considered "About the role". But we can keep heading as given? The instruction says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). They gave examples but we can use appropriate headings based on content. We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. We have General Summary, Essential Functions, Additional Functions, Job Requirements, Other Requirements, Work Environment & Physical Demands. Also maybe "General Summary" could be considered "About the role". But we can keep heading as given? The instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but suggests using those typical. However we can map: General Summary -> About the role (or Overview). Essential Functions -> Responsibilities. Additional Functions maybe also part of Responsibilities. Job Requirements -> Requirements. Other Requirements maybe also Requirements. Work Environment & Physical Demands maybe could be "Work Environment". Not in list but could be a heading. The instruction: "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It implies we should use those headings when appropriate, but not strictly limited. We'll produce sections: About the role (General Summary), Responsibilities (Essential Functions + Additional Functions), Requirements (Job Requirements + Other Requirements), Work Environment (Work Environment & Physical Demands). No Pay, Schedule, Benefits, Qualifications, Skills sections because not specified.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So for Responsibilities we need list items. For Requirements also list.
We need to preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. Must not repeat job title as heading. Must not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. The posting includes some lines like "This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2613996". That's metadata; we should drop it. Also lines like "Please check before applying." etc. Those are part of General Summary? Actually they are notes about continuous posting etc. Those are substantive? They are about posting details, maybe we can keep as part of General Summary? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." The notes about continuous posting and encouragement to apply are substantive? They are about the posting, not job duties. Might be considered boilerplate? It's not EEO etc. It's about application timing. Might be considered part of General Summary? The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. Those notes about continuous posting and encourage to apply are application instructions? Possibly yes. They say "Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration." That's application instruction. So we should drop that. Also "Please Note: This is a continuous job posting..." is also application instruction. So drop those lines.
Also the line "Do you meet our **[minimum hiring standards]**..." is a link; we should keep the substance: "Do you meet our minimum hiring standards?" but we can keep as sentence.
We need to keep the link? Probably we can keep the text but drop the link markup? The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. The link is part of the content; we could keep the text but maybe we can keep the link as plain text? Safer to keep the text and maybe the URL? The instruction didn't say to strip links. We'll keep the link as is but as plain text? The original had markdown link with tabindex etc. We'll convert to plain text: "Do you meet our minimum hiring standards? (see link)". But better to keep the link as maybe? The instruction didn't forbid HTML tags besides headings, ul, li, p. It didn't say we cannot include . It said output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences. It didn't restrict other tags. So we can keep . But to be safe, we can keep the link as is but remove the extra attributes? Might be okay.
We'll produce:
About the role
Do you meet our minimum hiring standards? An Ada County Automotive Service Technician performs routine and technical diagnostics and repairs on the Sheriff's Office and/or Ada County's vehicles. Work is performed under well-established manufacturers guidelines and safety guidelines set forth by the Ada County Sheriff's Office. The scope of work requires a high degree of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
Then Responsibilities: combine Essential Functions and Additional Functions.
We'll list each duty as - . Need to preserve all details.
Essential Functions list:
- Performs bumper to bumper diagnostics and repairs on light duty trucks and cars, boats, busses, and PWCs;
- Utilize advanced diagnostic tools and software to troubleshoot modern vehicle electronic and mechanical systems;
- Services automatic transmissions and drivetrain components;
- Conduct routine maintenance and servicing including oil changes, filter replacements, fluid flushes and lubrication;
- Changes, rotates and repairs tires ensuring proper wheel balancing;
- Diagnose and repair electrical systems, fuel injection systems, emission controls, and hybrid/electric vehicle components as applicable;
- Performs minor tune-ups, replaces sparkplugs, distributor caps, rotors, and ignition wires as required;
- Replace front and rear brakes, repack wheel bearings, and bleeds brake systems as required;
- Replaces belts, hoses, gaskets, water pumps, fuel pumps, thermostats, heater cores, and other repairs, as required;
- Prepares new patrol or detective vehicles for service;
- Install specialized law enforcement equipment, including overhead lights, sirens, radios, wiring harnesses, partitions, shotgun racks and wig-wag headlight systems;
- Design, fabricate and install custom brackets, mounts, and hangers for police equipment;
- Perform manufacture scheduled maintenance.
Additional Functions:
- May be asked to perform inspections and aid in investigations on vehicles that were involved in fatalities during accidents or the possible commission of a crime;
- Assists others on complex repairs and troubleshooting;
- Serve as a liaison between vehicle shop and commissioned deputies;
- Participate in monthly training to stay up to date with the latest vehicle technologies, diagnostic tools, and repair techniques;
- Performs related functions as required.
We'll combine into one list.
Then Requirements: Job Requirements + Other Requirements.
Job Requirements list:
- Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent;
- Must possess or obtain and maintain an ASE A4 (Steering and Suspension) and ASE A5 (Brakes) within 6 months of hire;
- Knowledge of mechanical systems, components, and installation processes;
- Knowledge of safety protocols related to automotive maintenance and repair;
- Skill in component replacement, system adjustments, and routine maintenance;
- Skill in diagnosing tools, repair techniques, and industry standard practices;
- Skill in lubricating and greasing automotive equipment;
- Ability to effectively use tools, test equipment, and perform precision repairs;
- Ability to determine when parts should be cleaned and reinstalled, or replaced;
- Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions;
- Ability to read and understand electrical drawings & schematics;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
Other Requirements:
- Must appear before an oral board and successfully complete a polygraph, credit check, and background investigation;
- Must be comfortable with and be able to safely handle loaded firearms;
- Must be comfortable around police dogs;
- Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license;
- This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
We'll combine.
Work Environment & Physical Demands: we have a paragraph truncated: "Most of the work is performed inside a vehicle repair shop where it may be drafty, noisy and fumes from vehicles are usually present; Dirt, dust, and grease are always present; Vehicle fluids, such as battery acids and hydraulic fluids, may cause burns or irritate th". It seems cut off. We need to preserve as is. We'll output that sentence as a
. Might need to close the sentence? We'll keep exactly as given.
We must not include any boilerplate like "This job was posted by..." etc.
Now produce HTML fragment.
Check for any duplicated lines: none.
Make sure not to include headings for empty sections.
We'll output:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ...
...
Requirements
- ...
...
Work Environment & Physical Demands
...
Make sure to close tags.
Let's craft the About the role paragraph: combine the two sentences after removing the note.
Original: "Do you meet our**[**minimum hiring standards**](https://adacounty.id.gov/sheriff/careers/hiring-standards-disqualifiers/){tabindex="0" target="_blank" rel="noopener"}**?\ Please check before applying.** \ Please Note: This is a continuous job posting and will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. The posting may close at any time without notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.**\ \ An Ada County Automotive Service Technician performs routine and technical, diagnostics and repairs on the Sheriffs Office and/or Ada Countys vehicles. Work is performed under well-established manufacturers guidelines and safety guidelines set forth by the Ada County Sheriffs Office. The scope of work requires a high degree of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail."
We drop the "Please check before applying." and the continuous posting note. Keep the first sentence about minimum hiring standards and the description.
Thus: Do you meet our minimum hiring standards? An Ada County Automotive Service Technician performs routine and technical diagnostics and repairs on the Sheriff's Office and/or Ada County's vehicles. Work is performed under well-established manufacturers guidelines and safety guidelines set forth by the Ada County Sheriff's Office. The scope of work requires a high degree of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
Note: we corrected apostrophes.
Now Responsibilities list items: need to keep semicolons at end? We'll keep as sentences without trailing semicolon maybe. Keep content.
We'll produce each - with the text exactly as in the posting, but we can remove trailing semicolons for readability. It's okay.
Let's list:
- Performs bumper to bumper diagnostics and repairs on light duty trucks and cars, boats, busses, and PWCs
- Utilize advanced diagnostic tools and software to troubleshoot modern vehicle electronic and mechanical systems
- Services automatic transmissions and drivetrain components
- Conduct routine maintenance and servicing including oil changes, filter replacements, fluid flushes and lubrication
- Changes, rotates and repairs tires ensuring proper wheel balancing
- Diagnose and repair electrical systems, fuel injection systems, emission controls, and hybrid/electric vehicle components as applicable
- Performs minor tune-ups, replaces sparkplugs, distributor caps, rotors, and ignition wires as required
- Replace front and rear brakes, repack wheel bearings, and bleeds brake systems as required
- Replaces belts, hoses, gaskets, water pumps, fuel pumps, thermostats, heater cores, and other repairs, as required
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It implies we should use those headings when appropriate, but not strictly limited. We'll produce sections: About the role (General Summary), Responsibilities (Essential Functions + Additional Functions), Requirements (Job Requirements + Other Requirements), Work Environment (Work Environment & Physical Demands). No Pay, Schedule, Benefits, Qualifications, Skills sections because not specified.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So for Responsibilities we need list items. For Requirements also list.
We need to preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. Must not repeat job title as heading. Must not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. The posting includes some lines like "This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2613996". That's metadata; we should drop it. Also lines like "Please check before applying." etc. Those are part of General Summary? Actually they are notes about continuous posting etc. Those are substantive? They are about posting details, maybe we can keep as part of General Summary? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." The notes about continuous posting and encouragement to apply are substantive? They are about the posting, not job duties. Might be considered boilerplate? It's not EEO etc. It's about application timing. Might be considered part of General Summary? The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. Those notes about continuous posting and encourage to apply are application instructions? Possibly yes. They say "Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration." That's application instruction. So we should drop that. Also "Please Note: This is a continuous job posting..." is also application instruction. So drop those lines.
Also the line "Do you meet our **[minimum hiring standards]**..." is a link; we should keep the substance: "Do you meet our minimum hiring standards?" but we can keep as sentence.
We need to keep the link? Probably we can keep the text but drop the link markup? The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. The link is part of the content; we could keep the text but maybe we can keep the link as plain text? Safer to keep the text and maybe the URL? The instruction didn't say to strip links. We'll keep the link as is but as plain text? The original had markdown link with tabindex etc. We'll convert to plain text: "Do you meet our minimum hiring standards? (see link)". But better to keep the link as maybe? The instruction didn't forbid HTML tags besides headings, ul, li, p. It didn't say we cannot include . It said output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences. It didn't restrict other tags. So we can keep . But to be safe, we can keep the link as is but remove the extra attributes? Might be okay.
We'll produce:
About the role
Do you meet our minimum hiring standards? An Ada County Automotive Service Technician performs routine and technical diagnostics and repairs on the Sheriff's Office and/or Ada County's vehicles. Work is performed under well-established manufacturers guidelines and safety guidelines set forth by the Ada County Sheriff's Office. The scope of work requires a high degree of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
Then Responsibilities: combine Essential Functions and Additional Functions.
We'll list each duty as - . Need to preserve all details.
Essential Functions list:
- Performs bumper to bumper diagnostics and repairs on light duty trucks and cars, boats, busses, and PWCs;
- Utilize advanced diagnostic tools and software to troubleshoot modern vehicle electronic and mechanical systems;
- Services automatic transmissions and drivetrain components;
- Conduct routine maintenance and servicing including oil changes, filter replacements, fluid flushes and lubrication;
- Changes, rotates and repairs tires ensuring proper wheel balancing;
- Diagnose and repair electrical systems, fuel injection systems, emission controls, and hybrid/electric vehicle components as applicable;
- Performs minor tune-ups, replaces sparkplugs, distributor caps, rotors, and ignition wires as required;
- Replace front and rear brakes, repack wheel bearings, and bleeds brake systems as required;
- Replaces belts, hoses, gaskets, water pumps, fuel pumps, thermostats, heater cores, and other repairs, as required;
- Prepares new patrol or detective vehicles for service;
- Install specialized law enforcement equipment, including overhead lights, sirens, radios, wiring harnesses, partitions, shotgun racks and wig-wag headlight systems;
- Design, fabricate and install custom brackets, mounts, and hangers for police equipment;
- Perform manufacture scheduled maintenance.
Additional Functions:
- May be asked to perform inspections and aid in investigations on vehicles that were involved in fatalities during accidents or the possible commission of a crime;
- Assists others on complex repairs and troubleshooting;
- Serve as a liaison between vehicle shop and commissioned deputies;
- Participate in monthly training to stay up to date with the latest vehicle technologies, diagnostic tools, and repair techniques;
- Performs related functions as required.
We'll combine into one list.
Then Requirements: Job Requirements + Other Requirements.
Job Requirements list:
- Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent;
- Must possess or obtain and maintain an ASE A4 (Steering and Suspension) and ASE A5 (Brakes) within 6 months of hire;
- Knowledge of mechanical systems, components, and installation processes;
- Knowledge of safety protocols related to automotive maintenance and repair;
- Skill in component replacement, system adjustments, and routine maintenance;
- Skill in diagnosing tools, repair techniques, and industry standard practices;
- Skill in lubricating and greasing automotive equipment;
- Ability to effectively use tools, test equipment, and perform precision repairs;
- Ability to determine when parts should be cleaned and reinstalled, or replaced;
- Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions;
- Ability to read and understand electrical drawings & schematics;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
Other Requirements:
- Must appear before an oral board and successfully complete a polygraph, credit check, and background investigation;
- Must be comfortable with and be able to safely handle loaded firearms;
- Must be comfortable around police dogs;
- Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license;
- This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
We'll combine.
Work Environment & Physical Demands: we have a paragraph truncated: "Most of the work is performed inside a vehicle repair shop where it may be drafty, noisy and fumes from vehicles are usually present; Dirt, dust, and grease are always present; Vehicle fluids, such as battery acids and hydraulic fluids, may cause burns or irritate th". It seems cut off. We need to preserve as is. We'll output that sentence as a
. Might need to close the sentence? We'll keep exactly as given.
We must not include any boilerplate like "This job was posted by..." etc.
Now produce HTML fragment.
Check for any duplicated lines: none.
Make sure not to include headings for empty sections.
We'll output:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ...
...
Requirements
- ...
...
Work Environment & Physical Demands
...
Make sure to close tags.
Let's craft the About the role paragraph: combine the two sentences after removing the note.
Original: "Do you meet our**[**minimum hiring standards**](https://adacounty.id.gov/sheriff/careers/hiring-standards-disqualifiers/){tabindex="0" target="_blank" rel="noopener"}**?\ Please check before applying.** \ Please Note: This is a continuous job posting and will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. The posting may close at any time without notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.**\ \ An Ada County Automotive Service Technician performs routine and technical, diagnostics and repairs on the Sheriffs Office and/or Ada Countys vehicles. Work is performed under well-established manufacturers guidelines and safety guidelines set forth by the Ada County Sheriffs Office. The scope of work requires a high degree of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail."
We drop the "Please check before applying." and the continuous posting note. Keep the first sentence about minimum hiring standards and the description.
Thus: Do you meet our minimum hiring standards? An Ada County Automotive Service Technician performs routine and technical diagnostics and repairs on the Sheriff's Office and/or Ada County's vehicles. Work is performed under well-established manufacturers guidelines and safety guidelines set forth by the Ada County Sheriff's Office. The scope of work requires a high degree of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
Note: we corrected apostrophes.
Now Responsibilities list items: need to keep semicolons at end? We'll keep as sentences without trailing semicolon maybe. Keep content.
We'll produce each - with the text exactly as in the posting, but we can remove trailing semicolons for readability. It's okay.
Let's list:
- Performs bumper to bumper diagnostics and repairs on light duty trucks and cars, boats, busses, and PWCs
- Utilize advanced diagnostic tools and software to troubleshoot modern vehicle electronic and mechanical systems
- Services automatic transmissions and drivetrain components
- Conduct routine maintenance and servicing including oil changes, filter replacements, fluid flushes and lubrication
- Changes, rotates and repairs tires ensuring proper wheel balancing
- Diagnose and repair electrical systems, fuel injection systems, emission controls, and hybrid/electric vehicle components as applicable
- Performs minor tune-ups, replaces sparkplugs, distributor caps, rotors, and ignition wires as required
- Replace front and rear brakes, repack wheel bearings, and bleeds brake systems as required
- Replaces belts, hoses, gaskets, water pumps, fuel pumps, thermostats, heater cores, and other repairs, as required
About the role
Do you meet our minimum hiring standards? An Ada County Automotive Service Technician performs routine and technical diagnostics and repairs on the Sheriff's Office and/or Ada County's vehicles. Work is performed under well-established manufacturers guidelines and safety guidelines set forth by the Ada County Sheriff's Office. The scope of work requires a high degree of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
Then Responsibilities: combine Essential Functions and Additional Functions. We'll list each duty as. Might need to close the sentence? We'll keep exactly as given. We must not include any boilerplate like "This job was posted by..." etc. Now produce HTML fragment. Check for any duplicated lines: none. Make sure not to include headings for empty sections. We'll output:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Requirements
- ... ...
Work Environment & Physical Demands
...
Make sure to close tags. Let's craft the About the role paragraph: combine the two sentences after removing the note. Original: "Do you meet our**[**minimum hiring standards**](https://adacounty.id.gov/sheriff/careers/hiring-standards-disqualifiers/){tabindex="0" target="_blank" rel="noopener"}**?\ Please check before applying.** \ Please Note: This is a continuous job posting and will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. The posting may close at any time without notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.**\ \ An Ada County Automotive Service Technician performs routine and technical, diagnostics and repairs on the Sheriffs Office and/or Ada Countys vehicles. Work is performed under well-established manufacturers guidelines and safety guidelines set forth by the Ada County Sheriffs Office. The scope of work requires a high degree of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail." We drop the "Please check before applying." and the continuous posting note. Keep the first sentence about minimum hiring standards and the description. Thus:Do you meet our minimum hiring standards? An Ada County Automotive Service Technician performs routine and technical diagnostics and repairs on the Sheriff's Office and/or Ada County's vehicles. Work is performed under well-established manufacturers guidelines and safety guidelines set forth by the Ada County Sheriff's Office. The scope of work requires a high degree of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
Note: we corrected apostrophes. Now Responsibilities list items: need to keep semicolons at end? We'll keep as sentences without trailing semicolon maybe. Keep content. We'll produce each