Auto Technician - Public Works

Overview

SUMMARY:

Repairs and maintains vehicles and equipment in the Engineering, Road and Bridge or Parks Departments. Primary responsibility is the repair of heavy equipment such as maintainers, gradalls, front end loaders, etc.

The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the supervisor.

• Overhauls engines and makes various repairs to heavy equipment such as maintainers, gradalls, front end loaders, etc.
• Performs tune-ups, oil changes, battery checks, tire and lubrication checks, and other preventive maintenance on automotive, diesel and road equipment.
• Repairs or replaces hydraulic hoses, cylinders, pumps, and valves.
• Diagnoses engine and mechanical problems and performs needed repairs.
• Services vehicles and equipment, including greasing, changing oil and replacing filters.
• Rebuilds gasoline and diesel engines.
• Rebuilds and replaces clutches and transmissions.
• Repairs electrical systems, fuel systems, hydraulics, air conditioners and cooling systems.
• Repairs or replaces steering apparatus and brakes.
• Steam cleans engines and vehicles.

Operates the following equipment acceptably and safely; diagnostic scan tool, and all equipment required to perform the jobs of other members of the service department.

• May oversee work of other Mechanics and make repairs at all county yards.
• May repair tires, purchase parts for vehicles and equipment while working in the field or in shop.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Any employee who drives a vehicle on official business must have a driving record which meets standards set by the County and the County’s insurance carrier.

Individual must diagnose malfunctions through the utilization of advanced electronic and computerized diagnostic equipment of varied types and manufacturers. Highly skilled in use of computerized tuning/diagnostics.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus training as a mechanic and at least three years of experience in heavy equipment repairs.

Certification from National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence preferred.

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, may be considered for current Nueces County employees only.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Scanner/On Board Diagnostics, Certified Repair Diagnostics Technician or ASE Certification, or equivalent education.

Valid Texas Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class

C). An employee with a (Class

C) Texas driver’s license will in no way operate nor test drive any vehicle that requires a (Class

A) or (Class

B) driver’s license.

Road test equipment to locate defects and to check repair work.

Ability to repair hydraulic systems, gasoline engines and heavy equipment.

Ability to read wiring diagrams and oil circuits.

Ability to diagnose problems and repair vehicles. Ability to work with a variety of hand and power tools.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and…