Automotive Technician I

Automotive Technician I

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Automotive Technician I

Salary

$46,779.20 - $63,148.80 Annually

Location

Central Services Garage - Casper, WY

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1092-08

Department

Public Services Department

Division

Fleet (595)

Opening Date

08/11/2026

Closing Date

9/1/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

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Class Summary

Assigned to: Fleet Maintenance - Central Garage

Extended Application Period

Heated Floors

$1,000 yearly tool reimbursement allowance

$225 yearly boot allowance

As an Automotive Technician, your day starts at 8:00 a.m. with assignments from the Fleet Service Writer. You’ll diagnose, service, and repair a variety of City vehicles and equipment, keeping our fleet safe, reliable, and ready to serve the community.

The work includes everything from light- to medium-duty vehicles, such as police vehicles, half-ton trucks, and sedans, to equipment such as mowers, tractors, and skid steers.

You’ll work in a great team environment with a well-equipped shop featuring heated floors to keep you comfortable during the winter months. Technicians are required to provide their own tools.

The ideal candidate will have outstanding customer service and knowledge pertaining to engines, drive trains, heating and air conditioning systems, and servicing.

The hours of operation are from 8am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday.

Incumbents are responsible for performing routine preventative maintenance and repair on vehicles and equipment in the Municipal Fleet.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

Receives direct supervision from higher-level supervisory and management staff.

Typical Class Essential Duties

1. Performs routine preventive maintenance on vehicles and/or equipment to include oil changes, tire inspection, fluids, etc. may utilize computerized diagnostics.
2. May be assigned to the Municipal Golf Course to perform regular maintenance and repairs on the golf course fleet throughout the season.
3. Performs mechanical repairs and overhaul work on various types of light equipment such as mowers and power tools in addition to light to heavy duty vehicles and trucks. May assist with heavy equipment such as backhoes, front end loaders, graders, dump trucks, tractors, paving equipment, street sweepers, snow plows and other types of municipal fleet.
4. Basic fabrication and repairs on metal parts using welding equipment.
5. Enters daily service notes on work orders including parts and supplies used in vehicle repairs and maintenance.
6. Assists other mechanics in the performance of mechanical repairs as required.
7. Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
8. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge (position requirements at entry):

Knowledge of:

• Customer Service principles.

• Proper use of basic tools and equipment.

• Basic engine repair techniques.

• Basic automotive maintenance and repair principles and practices.

• Basic welding techniques.

• Basic recording keeping principles and practices.

• Safety procedures.

Abilities (position requirements at entry):

Ability to:

• Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Use a variety of basic tools and equipment.

• Develop skills in welding.

• Maintain a variety of shop and repair records.

• Become proficient in all equipment, machinery and/or software required to accomplish assigned tasks.

• Learn diagnostic devices utilized in identifying vehicle and/or equipment malfunctions.

• Learn the operation and care of hydraulic equipment.

• Learn the operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of City-owned light and heavy equipment.

• Learn the methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in routine welding and fabrication work.

• Learn to accurately determine mechanical repair needs and estimate the cost and time of repairs.

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Follow written and verbal instructions and direction.

• Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately report all accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions to a supervisor.

Skills (position requirements at entry):

Skill in:

• Maintaining and repairing vehicles and equipment.

• Detecting and diagnosing basic vehicle and equipment malfunctions.

• Reading and comprehending technical repair manuals.

• Maintaining records.

• Utilizing applicable tools and equipment of the trade.

• Operating modern office equipment, software, and operating systems/applications.

• Operating hand and power tools.

• Operating in a courteous, knowledgeable and tactful manner with staff and general public.

• Oral and written communication sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Training, Experience & Certifications

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.

• Six months of experience performing automotive maintenance and repair work.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

LICENSING and CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Wyoming driver’s license preferred.

Supplemental Information & Physical Requirements

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employment with the City of Casper is contingent upon a successful background screen and pre-employment drug test. Applicants who have failed a pre-employment screen or have been terminated from the City of Casper are ineligible for employment consideration for 12 months. You will become eligible for consideration 12 months from the date of your incident (pre-employment screen or termination).

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must utilize direct deposit for payroll purposes.

Driving records are required for all new employees regardless of the position's driving requirements. If the employee has not held a Wyoming driver's license for the last three years, the employee must provide at their own initiation and expense a driving record from their previous state(s) of residence.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

City of Casper employees that perform safety-sensitive tasks are subject to pre-employment and/or random drug testing. These tasks include, but may not be limited to:

• Emergency response/rescue

• Handling or working with hazardous materials, including chemicals as well as solid and liquid waste

• Operating or maintaining water and wastewater systems

• Maintaining City computer and data systems including networks, servers, communication systems, etc.

• Driving for the City of Casper, whether essential or non-essential

• Operating power-driven machinery or equipment

• Handling confidential information, including personnel, health, financial, or attorney-client information

• Working with or around children

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up-to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up-to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Incumbent may be subject to moving mechanical parts, dusts, fumes, odors, dusts, gasses, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, high vibration, extreme climate/weather conditions, and high noise levels using various equipment types.

Working at the City of Casper

The City of Casper offers a variety of benefits to qualifying full-time employees. For more information on any of our benefits, please call Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

For full-time positions:

Benefit Programs: Look at these amazing benefits:

• State of Wyoming - CIGNA Health

• Delta Dental

• VSP Vision

• Medical Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending

• MASA Supplementary Ambulance Care

• Voya Supplementary Hospital, Accident, and Critical Illness Plans

• Short-term and Long-term Disability Options

• Life Insurance

• 457/IRA Retirement Options

• Employees Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Free Counseling Services

• Pet Insurance

• Legal Shield/ID Shield

• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Annually

• Wyoming Retirement System - Retirement Income for life. Employer match exceeds employee contribution.

• Public Employee Pension Plan:

• Employer 9.37% Employee 9.25%

• Law Enforcement Pension Plan

• Employer 16.30% Employee 4.5%

• Paid Fire B Pension Plan

• Employer 17.80% Employee 9.45%

Paid Time Off (PTO): The City of Casper (City) recognizes that a period of leisure, or recreation, away from the job is beneficial. A new full-time employee will receive an advance of 80 PTO hours on their start date. Each general and sworn Police Officer full-time employee’s PTO accrual is limited to a total of 720 hours.

• Accruals

• General Employees - 7.69 bi-weekly hourly accrual (through year 4, then increases incrementally)

• Sworn Police Employees - 9.23 bi-weekly hourly accrual (through year 4, then increases incrementally)

S worn Fire Employees: Vacation and disability accruals are listed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Fitness incentive time off program: Opportunity to earn additional paid time off by participating in the Police Department fitness testing program.

Tuition Reimbursement: Reimbursement % is based on grade level received. Includes books and some fees.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): The City of Casper may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Visit to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.

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Employee Assistance Program: Free counseling available to employees and their immediate family members.

Ergonomic Assessments: Review of your workstation and recommendations made by our Risk Management team to ensure a safe and comfortable work environment.

Additional Benefits and Annual Fun Events:

Service Awards Luncheon - To recognize and celebrate years of service, employees who reach a 5-year milestone with the City are invited to an annual luncheon. This event includes catered food, awards, and great door prizes.

Annual Employee Golf Tournament- Swing into Fun: Join us for our annual employee golf tournament. This event is typically in late Summer at our Municipal Golf Course and offers food and door prizes. Open to current employees, retirees, and family members.

Employee Holiday Breakfast– Indulge in a delicious hearty breakfast and enjoy the company of the great employees at the City of Casper. We invite all employees to kick off the holiday season with our Annual Holiday Breakfast.

Chili Skate Night– Lace up your skates! Get ready to glide and slide at our Employee Chili Skate Night at the Casper Ice Arena. Employees and their families are invited to join us for an evening of icy fun and delicious chili.

Wellness Programs – Drawings for cash prizes for participants. Free access to the Casper Recreation Center for qualifying employees.

Leadership and Employee Development – We believe in nurturing talent, empowering individuals, and cultivating a culture of growth and success. Human Resources provides employee training and mentoring opportunities to foster leadership and employee development within our organization.