Overview
· Inspects, diagnoses, services, repairs, and performs scheduled maintenance on gas and diesel-powered heavy trucks, road maintenance equipment, and other related equipment.
· Performs complex diagnoses of vehicles using computer systems or manuals.
· Repairs engines, transmissions, brake systems, electrical systems, air conditioning, fuel systems, computer systems, emissions systems, front or rear ends and components, and performs wheel alignments.
· Performs road test checks on vehicles, as needed, following completion of the service and/or repair; adheres to safe work practices and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required; and completes service records for work performed, including documenting labor and parts used.
· Respond to emergency road assistance calls for disabled city vehicles and equipment.
· Makes recommendations for repair, modification, and disposal of equipment, tools, and vehicles.
· Install and adjust snow removal, salt, sand spreader, and leaf equipment; repair emergency equipment such as snowplows and serve on call to make repairs in emergency situations; and install and outfit public safety vehicles with ancillary equipment (sirens, lights, cages, decals, etc.).
· Perform overtime, emergency, and related work as required.
Minimum & Additional Requirements
High School Diploma or GED: One year of work experience performing skilled automotive maintenance and repair services on automotive and/or construction vehicles and equipment; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Preferred Requirements
High School Diploma or GED AND one year of advanced study and/ or training beyond high school from an accredited college, vocational school, and/or workforce development and continuing education program. Course work to include the following in automotive technology: (1) Basic Theory; (2) Brake Systems; (3) Electrical Systems; (4) Heating and Air Conditioning; and (5) Forklift certification; three years of experience in performing skilled automotive maintenance and repair services on a full range of automobiles, trucks, construction equipment, refuse disposal vehicles and specialty equipment such as street sweepers; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities; and a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Notes
This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks including but not limited to drug testing, criminal background and medical fitness for duty.
Duration: 4-6 months