Auto Mechanic

Must obtain Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of employment. Responsibilities Performs skilled automotive mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of a wide variety of diesel and gasoline powered vehicles and auxiliary equipment with electronic components including vans with lifts, passenger buses, dump trucks, sweepers, automobiles and pickup trucks. Repairs and overhauls mechanical components on buses, automobiles, specialized and multi‑purpose trucks, and other departmental equipment. Inspects, tests, adjusts, repairs, and replaces complete or integral parts of diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, etc. Tests, repairs, or rebuilds diesel engines and components, including injectors. Diagnoses malfunctions and adjusts engine, fuel, electrical, and mechanical systems to specifications, including electronic fuel injection systems and electronically controlled transmissions. Replaces and/or repairs parts to engines such as installing new fuel injectors, rods, new rings, bearings; aligns rods, grinds valves; grinds tappets, generators, starters, transmissions, differentials, drive lines, rear ends, radiators, air brake systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, oil and air filters, fuel filters, air pumps, water pumps, and fuel pumps. Tunes engines by installing new points and condenser; cleans and regaps spark plugs and puts in new plugs; sets carburetor or installs new or rebuilt carburetor, and adjusts tappets to correct clearance. May train employees. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent and three (3) to five (5) years of automotive mechanic experience; vocational coursework in a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of the principles governing the operation and maintenance of internal combustion engines. Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and technology used in the repair and maintenance of automotive and related equipment. Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the automotive repair trade. Skill in the use and care of tools, equipment, and materials of the mechanical trade. Skill in repairing defects in a wide variety of automotive equipment. Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, and electronic failures. Ability to adapt successfully to the wide range of equipment repaired in the shop. Ability to safely operate gas and arc welding equipment to fabricate parts or mounting equipment. Ability to learn new technology and terminology of modern automotive equipment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, co‑workers, and other City employees. Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr