Automotive Technician II

Entry Level Automotive Technician

As an Entry Level Automotive Technician, you will help keep Harris County Agencies on the road by providing top-tier customer service while performing preventative maintenance services for their vehicles. Through our training program, you will learn to change oil, check and refill fluids, rotate tires, test and replace batteries, inspect and replace lights and wipers, perform Multipoint safety inspections, and more. You'll work as a team to provide fast, easy, efficient, and trusted services to our customers and their fleet, investing in the community and your future.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist other automotive technicians with the maintenance and repairs of Harris County Vehicles
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts
• Assist with Vehicle Multipoint inspections of vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required
• Assist in documenting any work performed
• Complete web-based training and in person classes to advance to become a main line automotive technician and learn a "fix it right the first-time approach"
• Ensure customers' cars are kept clean
• Must be able to account for all dealership-owned tools
• Assist in road-testing vehicles and quality-check work performed from vendors
• Be accountable to all dealership owned tools, and superior cleanliness throughout workspace and in all customer vehicles

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need special services or accommodations, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
• OR Entry-level position requiring basic automotive knowledge and enrolled in an Automotive Program at an Accredited School
• Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's License.
• Must help maintain excellent customer satisfaction.
• Perform any additional task assigned by management.
• Must have the ability to work well with others in a diverse and high-volume environment.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess strong organizational skills.
• Must move with a purpose in a high-volume environment.
• Must have the ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
• Must maintain a professional appearance and manner.
• Adhere to all County policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Preferences:

• Degree or Certificate from Technical or Trade School for Automotive Repair.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications.
• Experience in the Automotive Industry (Dealership or Shop Environment)

General Information:

• Position Type and Typical Hours of Work: Regular Full-Time. Must be available to work various shifts.
• Work Environment: Must be able to work in hot and cold conditions and/or tight places.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to lift and/or move 50 lbs.
• Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Benefits

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO):

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit:

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website: