Automotive Technician/Mechanic

Job Description

General Description of Duties: Under the general supervision of the Fleet Supervisor, performs skilled mechanical work of considerable difficulty and responsibility related to the maintenance and repair of automotive and related mechanical equipment. Incumbents must possess sophisticated knowledge and skill in the performance of mechanical tasks involving general repair, maintenance and servicing of automotive and related equipment and are capable of exercising good judgement and individual initiative in handling routine work and special assignments. Work is reviewed through reports, records, and the actual performance of the automotive equipment. Incumbents may be responsible for supervising the work of subordinates. Additionally, the individual may serve as the alternate parts officer, working in the parts department in the absence of the primary parts officer; this duty requires the individual to be knowledgeable on automative parts and have basic computer skills. Performs other work assignments as directed.

Tasks: Complete assignment as directed; maintain work areas; knowledge of general orders; perform electrical repairs; repair brakes; repair air conditioning system; perform diagnostic engine analysis; outfit marked vehicles; fabricate and install cages in transport vans; perform preventative maintenance; and repair or replace malfunction part(s).

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years' experience
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications. Agency requires ASE certification in Suspension and Steering, Brakes, and Heating and Air Conditioning. If an applicant does not possess these certifications, they have 120 days post-employment start date to complete. All applicants must have a minimum of 2 years of qualified work experience to be eligible to take the ASE certification examines.

Additional Information:

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office requires all employees to have either an associates degree, 60 equivalent hours from an accredited college or university or the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test. The Wonderlic Basic Skills Test measures verbal and quantitative skills. Sworn Law Enforcement and Corrections Deputies must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 267 and Quantitative - 241. Civilians must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 248 and Quantitative - 241.

*Law Enforcement Deputies/Recruits must meet additional requirements to qualify.

Local institution to administer the Wonderlic: Suncoast Technical College View phone number on click.appcast.io. Fee $40 Hours of Operations: Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 3:00pm Friday 7:30am to 2:00pm. TESTING IS SCHEDULED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

If you are out of town, please contact your local technical institute. A complete report of passing scores must be submitted directly to the SCSO.

In compliance with the American Disabilities Act should you require any reasonable accomodation(s) to participate in the exam process, please advise the administering office and supply documentation so they may attempt to satisfy any special needs expeditiously.

If chosen for processing you will be required to submit to the following screening procedures: a comprehensive background investigation, a polygraph examination, medical examinations, drug and tobacco screening, psychological examination (certified and communications positions). By submitting this application you are agreeing to have a background investigator with the SCSO review any social networking websites that you might belong to. If you are not willing to submit to the above mentioned procedures, please do not submit an application.

Applicants who are found to be untruthful or omitted information on the application or during the background investigation process will be automatically disqualified and will not be eligible for future employment with the agency.

Applicants who are disqualified during the application process for not meeting the standards of the agency at the time of application submittal, or during the background investigation process will be eligible to reapply in one (1) year.

SCSO Is An Equal Opportunity Employer