Automotive Technician

Job Title

Performs entry level technical work maintaining and repairing a variety of automotive, heavy equipment and maintenance equipment, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Equipment Service Technician/Foreman. Our core values—Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty—are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve.

Position Responsibilities

Performing basic maintenance and repair on small automotive and maintenance equipment; ensuring safe operation of vehicles and equipment.

• Examines vehicles based on customer concerns.
• Performs basic maintenance, including changing motor oil and filters, rotating and balancing tires new and used, and checking all fluids and lights.
• Repairing or replacing worn parts such as chassis/steering parts, brake pads and rotors, spark plugs, fuel system components, and emission related components.
• Identify mechanical and electrical problems with both manual and computerized diagnostic equipment.
• Follow checklists to ensure thorough examination of all parts and systems.
• Maintain electronic records of repairs and parts used on each vehicle/equipment.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Report discrepancies to Vehicle Maintenance Shop Foreman/ Vehicle Maintenance Director.
• Keep a clean and safe working environment.
• Work in a team environment and learn from peer and leadership feedback.
• Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteer.
• All other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment including electronic and computer-aided diagnostic equipment used in the repair of cars, trucks, construction and maintenance equipment; general knowledge and skill in the use and operation of shop tools and machinery, such as drills, presses, grinders, welding, micrometers, brake relining and drum grinding machines; ability to diagnose defects in the drive trains, chassis and other components of automotive equipment; ability to detect by inspection worn or broken automotive parts; performs repair and maintenance of a variety of gasoline, diesel and hydraulic powered engines; ability to keep records of repairs and service operations and to make reports; ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems; ability to interpret and work from sketches, diagrams and installation and repair charts; working knowledge of hazards and proper safety precautions involved in operating and repairing motorized heavy equipment; ability to read and interpret technical specifications related to service equipment, ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. Physical Requirements: This work requires the regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, using hands or fingers, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions, frequently requires sitting, speaking or hearing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting and occasionally requires climbing or balancing; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts, frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires exposure to extreme cold, exposure to extreme heat and exposure to the risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of one year experience in automotive repair or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Must possess or have the ability to acquire NC State Safety/Emissions Inspection License
• Must have basic hand tools to include wrenches, ratchets, air tools Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.

Benefits

Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including: Health Insurance Health Insurance is provided by Cigna and covers a wide variety of healthcare services. Dental Insurance Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults. Vision Insurance Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam. North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit. NC401k The County contributes 1% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 4%. Vacation Leave Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases. Sick Leave Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year. Paid Holidays County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary. ComPsych Mental Health Services The County provides Mental Health and Life Services through ComPsych to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as counseling, crisis support, work-life resources, legal and financial consultations, and organizational support tools. Supplemental Benefits County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, and MetLife Supplemental Plans. For more information, please visit and click on the Benefits tab.