Automotive Service Technician - Senior 2nd Shift -Atando Ave. Shop

Automotive Service Technician

Join an award-winning Fleet Management Division as an Automotive Service Technician and become part of a highly skilled, ASE?certified team supporting the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. In this role, you'll work hands-on with one of the largest and most modern municipal fleets in the regionmore than 7,000 assetskeeping our community running safely and efficiently. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on light and medium?duty vehicles at our Atando Ave. maintenance facility. This includes working with advanced electronic systems, hybrid and electric powertrains, and public safety vehicle equipment.

We equip our technicians for success with:

• Modern garages featuring lifts and state-of-the-art diagnostic tools
• Access to OEM factory software, tooling, and training
• Uniforms provided
• $250 boot and prescription safety glass reimbursement annually
• A diverse fleet of over 7,000 assets, offering variety and challenge
• Career growth opportunities, including ASE training incentives and tuition reimbursement
• An annual tool reimbursement of $1200
• 2.5% Shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions
• 12 paid holidays

If you're a skilled automotive technician looking to take your career to the next level in a supportive, high-performance environmentwe want to hear from you.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs advanced diagnosis & repair of complex electronically controlled gasoline, automotive diesel, hybrid, electric powertrains, and modern electrical systems that may necessitate the use of computer based diagnostic platforms.
• Performs preventative maintenance inspection and repair to comply with Fleet Management and NCDOT standards.
• Utilizes fleet maintenance software to accurately document work performed.
• Interpret manuals, electrical diagrams, and diagnostic software.
• Understand and follow industry specific safety procedures and general safety practices.
• Maintains a safe/clean work environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Experience working on light and medium?duty vehicles.
• Ability to work effectively without direct supervision.
• Knowledge of the methods, tools and materials used in maintaining & repairing automotive & related equipment.
• Awareness of occupational hazards and safe work practices.
• Ability to diagnose, evaluate, and clearly document work performed.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Possess or obtain the following licensures within six months (180) days of hire:
• NC Inspection license
• AC Recovery & Recycling License
• Willingness to work overtime, alternate shifts, holidays, and weekends as needed.
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Ability to pass background and motor vehicle license check.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic hand tools and tool storage required upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Degree or certification from a technical school or college
• ASE certification(s) applicable to position
• Experience repairing and maintaining fleet vehicles and equipment

Minimum Qualifications :

• High School diploma/GED with three (3) years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties

The City's Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.