Vehicle/Equipment Technician II

Job Title

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.

Job Duties

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• On call towing light and heavy duty
• Using electronic diagnostic equipment, traces out and repairs any vehicle system, including electrical/electronic, carburetor/fuel injection, hydraulic/pneumatic heat and air conditioning and any other major repair that requires the experience of an accredited gasoline/diesel mechanic
• Repairs diesel passenger buses, forklifts, street sweepers and off-road equipment
• Supervises mechanics and helpers in the absence of the Automotive Services Manager and Shop Foreman
• Must be proficient in computer technology and terminology to repair both light and heavy-duty vehicles
• Must be able to read and interpret computer and electrical schematics to repair light and heavy vehicles
• Knowledge of diesel after-treatment systems
• Knowledge on how to replace engines and transmissions; as well as repair
• Ability to perform annual inspections on equipment and vehicles
• Knowledge of high fuel pressure and injector diagnosis
• Working weekends during summer months – 1 -2 times a month
• During weekend work, have off on Thursday and Friday leading up to the weekend
• Working holidays during summer months, the hours worked will be used as a floating holiday later in the year

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

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.

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; and ability to rebuild and repair parts and engines.

Supplemental Information

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 organization.

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.

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.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veterans are encouraged to apply.