AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN

Serves as a mechanic for motorized equipment and vehicles, inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles or replacing components in vehicles.

• Performs minor repairs, tune-ups, oil-changes, replaces batteries, brake jobs, lubricates and services automobiles, changes, repairs or replaces tires and/or tubes.
• Performs preventative maintenance to tractors and some heavy equipment such as dump trucks and backhoes.
• Performs minor body and trim repairs.
• Maintains and repairs shop air conditioner and compressor.
• Repairs and maintains carwash including the high-pressure washer.
• Wash and detail vehicles and equipment as required.
• Performs housekeeping of shop, storage areas and grounds as required.
• Completes repair orders in order to plan work schedule.
• Assists with established preventative maintenance schedule, performing maintenance procedures on automotive equipment and vehicles.
• Assists in scheduling safety recalls, warranty work or body repair for vehicles and equipment; delivers and picks up upon completion.
• Performs vehicle safety inspections to include completion of a checklist to insure important parts are examined.
• Records and maintains an accurate vehicle or unit log for repairs, including unit number, parts, fluids, repair work, price, and mileage.
• Orders parts and supplies, receives or picks up parts and stores equipment.
• Maintains a wide variety of inventory spare parts and supplies to minimize down time on equipment; such as tires, tire repair supplies, wheels, air, oil, and fuel filters, etc.
• Acts as a back up to the Automotive Specialist in his absence.
• Operates hand tools and power tools such as pneumatic impact wrenches and grinders, brake lathes, bench and valve grinders, welder and torches, air/hydraulic jacks and lifts, battery chargers, tire balancers and tire repair machine, filter crusher, lubrication equipment, freon recovery stations, cleaning vats, power washers, and a variety of electronic service equipment, such as a charging system analyzer and computerized scanners and diagnostic devices, and a personal computer.
• Must insure equipment used and surrounding area are clean and free of any potential health or safety risks.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.

This position is subject to the City of Hobbs’ Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes one or more of the following: pre-employment testing, post accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing and follow-up testing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent required.

Three years of compensated experience as a Service Technician or Automotive Technician required.

Or

Possession of an Automotive Technician degree with one year of compensated experience as a Service Technician or Automotive Technician required.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used for automotive service and mechanical equipment repair.

Knowledge of gas and diesel engines, drive train, brakes, suspension and steering, electrical/electrical equipment, HVAC systems, preventive maintenance, inspections, etc.

Knowledge of computers and systems and programs used in automotive service and repair.

Basic knowledge of hydraulic circuitry, cylinders and motors.

Ability to perform and carry out an on-call schedule.

Ability to operate a variety of hand, power and pneumatic tools to repair light to heavy-duty equipment.

Ability to read and comprehend schematics.

Ability to operate a hydraulic press and drill press.

Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all City department personnel and general public.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Valid state issued driver’s license.

Must possess Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification or obtain within 18 months of hire and maintain for the longevity of that position.

1. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in Engine Repair

2. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in Brakes

3. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in two additional elective fields

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the broad policy guidance and direction of the Fleet Manager.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to smell, talk or hear, and reach with hands and arms from a standing position. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, kneel and use hands and fingers to handle feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects 100 pounds (must utilize team lift) or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and equipment. The employee is frequently exposed to adverse weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to blood borne pathogens, risk of electrical shock, and varmints.

The noise level in the work environment is loud.