Automotive Technician (Apprentice to Senior)

About the role

This position can be filled as an Automotive Technician Apprentice II, Automotive Tech or Automotive Technician Sr. depending on qualifying candidate's experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks and meet experience; special qualifications; and physical qualifications for the Automotive Hydraulic Technician Apprentice 1 and those listed for Apprentice 2 for all Entergy owned, leased, and rented equipment.
• Lead or assist in the more complex repairs and maintenance of all Entergy owned, leased, and rented equipment.
• Perform the following and related tasks with indirect or limited supervision and assist in more complicated task with qualified automotive hydraulic technician; qualified supervisor; qualified manufacturer or vendor representative (Ex: Altec; ITL).
• Travel safely to jobsite in Entergy vehicle and work with customers to complete tasks with minimal interruption to line activity.

Qualifications

• Must meet all qualifications, experience, and special qualifications for Automotive Hydraulic Technician Apprentice 1
• Must have worked for at least two years, and qualified, as a Automotive Hydraulic Technician Apprentice 1, or have had equivalent experience in related work or have automotive or related certification from accredited institution.
• Must complete within 12 months: all manufacturer computer-based training as assigned by Fleet Management
• Must hold IFPS certification
• Must be IFPS certified prior to promoting from Apprentice 1 position.
• New hires at Apprentice 2 level or above, must obtain IFPS certification within 6 months of employment.
• Company will pay for 2 certification attempts, and time involved. Employee may attempt as many times and as often as they choose at their own expense. Company will reimburse testing cost only for their passing attempt.
• (Contingent on scheduling availability.) Special consideration may be made for paying additional test attempts over the 3 (management decision).
• New Hires at Apprentice 1 level or above, must obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License within the first 6 months of employment.
• Must obtain automotive HVAC certification within 12 months through EPA approved source such as ASE or MACS
• Will be accompanied by Automotive Hydraulic Technician during off system storm response. Will be requested to support off system storms as the need is required.

Skills

• Expertly navigate manufacturer websites for diagnostic and repair information
• Expertly diagnose and repair electrical systems, emission control systems, automotive HVAC systems, brake systems, suspension control systems, and hydraulic systems found of Entergy equipment

Benefits

• Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
• Union description/code: GTX Utility Ops
• Req ID: 123308
• Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Pay

Nonexempt

Schedule

Variable

Additional Responsibilities

• As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.
• Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Accessibility

• Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants.

Know Your Rights

• Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
• The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment.

Working Conditions

• As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.
• Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.