Automotive Technician III

About the role

The Office of Fleet Management is looking for an ASE Certified automotive mechanical repair technician.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex automotive mechanical repairs, preventive maintenance, diagnostics in an automotive repair and maintenance garage environment
• Provides senior grade training assistance and mentorship to less experienced automotive mechanics
• Observes and advises shop supervisor of the quality of repairs being performed
• Performs major mechanical repairs and computer diagnostics on powertrain management systems
• Conducts the removal, mechanical repair or replacement of major mechanical component assemblies such as engines, transmissions, transfer cases and drive axle assemblies
• Performs precise diagnosis and mechanical repairs on automotive system modules and electronics utilizing the most current diagnostic equipment; utilizes knowledge and experience to mentor, train and assist all other team members when needed
• Required to possess expert level brake systems knowledge and skills
• Performs accurate analysis and mechanical repairs to correct automotive drivability issues including drivetrain and driveline components and suspension
• Performs accurate troubleshooting repair and service on automotive heating ventilation and air conditioning systems utilizing the most current service and test equipment
• Performs preventive maintenance procedures including oil changes, vehicle inspections, tire rotations, tire mounting and balancing

Qualifications

• High school graduate
• Must have five years of automotive and/or equipment repair technical experience
• Vocational or technical school training in automotive/truck repair or a related area will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
• Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment
• Must be Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified in any three of the medium/heavy truck or automobile test series, one of which must be diesel engines, gasoline engines, or engine repair
• Must be ASE certified in AC recovery
• Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment

Skills

• Extensive automotive mechanical repair experience with ASE certifications
• Good computer skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Pay

$4,761.64 monthly. Pay Grade 12. Eligible for overtime pay.

Schedule

Full time, 40.0 hours per week. 18A.

Benefits

This position is eligible for an approved Sign-on bonus of $5,000 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(6).