Automotive Technician

Job Description

Salary Range:$41,384.72 - $41,384.72

Works under the general supervision of assigned supervisor/foreman in performing preventive maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles and/or turf equipment powered by gasoline and diesel engines such as tire repair/ replacement and battery exchanges. Performs preventive/periodic maintenance and inspections to the drive train, suspension, fuel, ignition, electrical, braking, cooling, cranking, and other systems with automotive equipment (including tractors and golf/electric carts). Sharpens lawn mowing implements and blades and performs maintenance to maintain the working condition of mowing equipment. Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs equipment problems and failures by conducting maintenance and inspection of equipment. Retrieves trouble codes by using hand held code readers. Checks, adjusts, and diagnoses operating conditions such as oil and grease levels to prevent system failures and breakdowns. Reviews vehicles operating and procedure manuals to ensure proper preventative maintenance is performed. Ensures maintenance and inspections are performed in a timely manner to ensure availability of vehicles and equipment. Interacts and communicates verbally and in writing with a variety of staff and management from several divisions in order to facilitate the timely service of vehicles and equipment. Maintains and documents job history on work orders to accurately depict the service visit and to facilitate flat rate billing process. Inspects and documents conditions of equipment and report damages found not related to repair request. Loads and transport vehicles or equipment to and from working area. Cleans residual film from vehicles and equipment upon completion. Keeps tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized, and in good working condition.

Responsibilities

OTHER FUNCTIONS :


Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.


TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS :


Requires the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a variety of staff members and management. Requires the ability to operate equipment and mechanical tools such as hydraulic pneumatic tools, electric tools, hand held scanners, code readers, impact guns and various hand tools. Requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time and traverse over uneven surfaces. Requires the ability to operate an automobile to and from various working stations. Requires ability to perform manual work which will involve bending, reaching, handling, crouching, climbing, balancing, and lifting equipment and materials, which can weigh up to 50 lbs. or up to 100 lbs. with assistance. May require the ability to operate vehicles including tandem axle trucks as needed.


TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS :


Work is performed outdoors and in a shop environment. May be exposed to changing weather conditions, dust, and odors.

Qualifications

Ability to read, write, and understand written and verbal instructions with one (1) year experience preforming routine maintenance on motor vehicles and/or equipment. Must possess and maintain a valid driver license as a condition of continued employment. Must possess or obtain within one year the G-1 certification or T-8 certification and maintain these certifications as a condition of continued employment. Additional ASE certifications preferred. Must possess or obtain within six (6) months of employment and maintain a valid Class "B" Tennessee Commercial Driver's License as a condition of continued employment. Basic knowledge of electrical and plumbing equipment preferred.