Automotive Technician Apprentice (Part-Time)

Starting Pay: $18.82 an hour

Performs maintenance and repairs on agency vehicles, trucks, trailers, and small equipment. #oj

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to comprehend and communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
• U.S. Citizen or possess a current permanent resident card.
• Clean criminal history; any arrest history will be individually evaluated.
• No illegal drug usage within the past year. Other drug usage will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required AND must be actively enrolled in an accredited automotive education program at the time of hire, with continued employment contingent upon maintaining active enrollment and satisfactory progress in the program.
• This is a part-time position and is not eligible for career pathing.
• Must have valid Florida driver's license. Must attend and successfully complete the agency sponsored Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations (LEVO) Training if assignment includes driving agency vehicle. Use of agency vehicle would require appropriate driving history and passing agency biennial driver's physical exam.
• Ability to conduct routine maintenance on vehicles and performs road calls on agency vehicles.
• Ability to evaluate vehicles, diagnose driver's concerns, and determine services or repairs needed. Perform maintenance on a variety of vehicles and specialty equipment, to include motorcycles, trainer, generators, etc.
• Ability to adjust, clean, repair, replace, and install defective, missing, and/or damaged components for gas and diesel vehicles and related equipment. Perform maintenance on computerized engines, transmissions, brakes, fuel, ignitions, drivelines, and electronic systems.
• Ability to install accessories and equipment in agency vehicles, including lights, cages, two-way radio systems, radar devices, drivecams, trailer hitches, generators, and recording devices. Install and remove vehicle wrap, decals, and window tints.
• Ability to repair and replace tires on agency vehicles. Conduct a balance assessment on tires.
• Ability to perform general clerical duties to include typing, maintaining daily vehicle logs, and documenting monthly vehicle consumptions.
• Depending on certifications, may be required to perform one or more of the following in addition to the regularly assigned duties:
  • Evaluate and repair hybrid vehicles, including the battery and generator components.
  • Diagnose and repair electrical wiring related to vehicle electronic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from senior management and agency personnel.
• Must have basic computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Must have basic knowledge of vehicle repair and maintenance.

ADDITIONAL PROCESSING:

• Some positions, depending on the responsibilities, may require the candidate to successfully pass a physical or other selection processes when needed.
• Please upload a copy of your resume that is no longer than two (2) pages in length to your application

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