Vehicle/Equipment Technician II

Posting 202100466 · Public Works – Service Center Division: Service Center Garage · Vehicle/Equipment Technician II · Open External

About the role

Performs highly complex automotive repair work; does related work as required. This is a skilled mechanic's position at a certified level involved in the maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel equipment. A mechanic in this classification, with little supervision from the Automotive Services Manager and Shop Foreman, diagnoses and makes mechanical/electronic repairs on all sizes of gasoline and diesel equipment. Must be able to pass a drug screening.

Responsibilities

• On-call towing for light and heavy duty vehicles
• Using electronic diagnostic equipment, trace out and repair any vehicle system, including electrical/electronic, carburetor/fuel injection, hydraulic/pneumatic, heat and air conditioning, and any other major repair requiring the experience of an accredited gasoline/diesel mechanic
• Repair diesel passenger buses, forklifts, street sweepers, and off-road equipment
• Supervise mechanics and helpers in the absence of the Automotive Services Manager and Shop Foreman
• Maintain proficiency in computer technology and terminology to repair both light and heavy-duty vehicles
• Read and interpret computer and electrical schematics to repair light and heavy vehicles
• Apply knowledge of diesel after-treatment systems
• Replace and repair engines and transmissions
• Perform annual inspections on equipment and vehicles
• Diagnose high fuel pressure and injector issues

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferably in the vocational arts
• Completion of an apprenticeship in automotive mechanics and/or five (5) years of practical experience certified by the National Institute of Automotive Services
• Five (5) years of repairing gasoline/diesel equipment at a master level, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of gasoline and diesel-powered engines, transmissions, and drive trains
• Physical dexterity required to perform all necessary duties
• Willingness and ability to assist other mechanics in any other type of work
• Ability to operate electronic and mechanical testing equipment normally used by automotive mechanics
• Ability to rebuild and repair parts and engines

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements, preferred — or must be able to obtain a CDL with Class A endorsement and ASE certification for heavy duty vehicles within one (1) year of employment

Skills

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Schedule

• Working weekends during summer months – 1–2 times per month
• During weekend work, have off on Thursday and Friday leading up to the weekend
• Working holidays during summer months; hours worked will be used as a floating holiday later in the year

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Frequently required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally required to sit
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Frequently exposed to high, precarious places
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration
• Noise level is usually loud