Automotive Technician - Fleet (Automotive & Equipment Mechanic I)

About the role

The Automotive Technician is responsible for the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment owned or leased by the County Government. This position will likely be assigned to work at the Department of Transportation Fleet main garage located in Maryland Heights. There will be opportunities to transfer and work in one of four District Garages (Florissant, Ellisville, Green Park and South County near Cliff Cave Park) based on availability and the skill level and experience of the employee.

Responsibilities

• Services vehicles and equipment, usually of a limited variety and complexity, as specified by work orders using power and hand tools, analysis, sing and measuring devices and garage equipment according to standard procedures;
• Serves heavy, specialized and otherwise unique vehicles and equipment under close supervision and assists higher level mechanics;
• Takes corrective action to ensure proper service upon inspection and review of work;
• Maintains vehicles and equipment according to preventative maintenance schedules;
• Changes oil, spark plugs, and fluids, mounts and balances tires, lubes chassis, replaces filters, lights, hoses and belts;
• Inspects electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems; refers serious or unusual problems to higher level mechanics or supervisors;
• Operates automotive vehicles and equipment to observe, check and assess malfunctions and repairs, conduct s runs, or otherwise transport vehicles and equipment for service or outside repair;
• Operates vehicles to assist in snow removal activities and to provide towing and road service;
• Cleans and maintains tools, equipment and service bay work area in a safe and orderly manner;
• Assists with routine building maintenance and garage operations activities;
• Records repair and maintenance information on work order forms to document service activities, requisitions parts, supplies, tools, and materials.

Requirements

• Completion of technical training in automotive technology and equipment maintenance or a related area with one year of experience in automotive/equipment maintenance and repair or any equivalent combination of training and experience;
• A valid Class A Commercial Drivers License will be required within six months of employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Completion of technical training in automotive technology and equipment maintenance or a related area with one year of experience in automotive/equipment maintenance and repair or any equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid Class A Commercial Drivers License will be required within six months of employment.

Skills

• Knowledge of automotive technology and equipment maintenance;
• Ability to perform routine diagnostic analyses;
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment failures;
• Ability to operate welding or other specialized equipment;
• Ability to operate vehicles to assist in snow removal activities and to provide towing and road service;
• Ability to maintain tools, equipment and service bay work area in a safe and orderly manner;
• Ability to assist with routine building maintenance and garage operations activities;
• Ability to record repair and maintenance information on work order forms to document service activities, requisitions parts, supplies, tools, and materials.

Benefits

• Health insurance;
• Dental and vision coverage;
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year;
• 10 paid holidays;
• Deferred benefit retirement plan;
• Paid life insurance as well as short and long term disability.

Pay

The starting salary will be $21.49 per hour. A bonus is provided for Master ASE certification hours along with a tool allowance. For snow duty, there is a $6 addition to pay per hour.

Schedule

As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 10 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short and long term disability. A full listing of benefits is available under the benefit tab at the top of this page.