Automotive Technician , II, III

Automotive Technician I:

The purpose of this classification is to perform routine maintenance and light repair of County-owned vehicles and equipment.

The purpose of this classification is to perform maintenance and repair of County-owned vehicles and equipment.

The purpose of this classification is to perform maintenance and repair or County-owned vehicles and equipment and to provide lead guidance and training to less experienced Automotive Technicians.

Positions in this class are primarily responsible for performing preventative maintenance and light repairs of vehicles.

Positions in this class assist with more complex repairs and are expected to independently perform maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles requiring routine diagnosis, removing and replacing parts, and troubleshooting for common automotive problems.

Positions in this class take the lead in performing the most complex diagnosis and repair of fleet vehicles, including full engine, transmission, and rear-end work.

• Automotive Technician I - $17.95 - $22.88
• Automotive Technician II - $22.15 - $28.24
• Automotive Technician III - $23.25- $30.23

Performs preventive maintenance and light repairs on vehicles: checks and replaces fluids; drains and replaces oil; collects and recovers Freon; changes and replaces filters; lubricates mechanical parts; installs and replaces blades; rotates, mounts and balances tires; replaces tires, belts, and hoses; checks and replaces batteries; greases equipment; flushes radiators; and performs tune-ups or other preventative maintenance activities as assigned.

Determines amount of materials required for projects: gathers equipment, parts and supplies; assists in monitoring inventory levels of parts, equipment, tools or supplies; and initiates requests for new or replacement materials.

Operates or uses various machinery, equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments; and operates and maintains basic mechanics tool kit and/or vehicle-specific maintenance tool sets.

Performs vehicle inspections: inspects and tests vehicle systems, including drive train, engine operation, transmission operation, suspension, steering, brakes, electrical system, HVAC and emissions; completes or revises work order for repairs; obtains required parts; performs emission tests per frequency and criteria specified by state law; inspects and tests completed work; and updates required records.

Performs routine and assists with complex repairs on vehicles: gathers information from vehicle operator reports, fault codes and other diagnostic data; troubleshoots and diagnoses problems; identifies items needing repair; completes required repairs; and ensures vehicle operation and performance is within specified limits.

Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles: checks and replaces fluids; drains and replaces oil; collects and recovers Freon; changes and replaces filters; lubricates mechanical parts; installs and replaces blades; rotates, mounts and balances tires; replaces tires, belts, and hoses; checks and replaces batteries; greases equipment; flushes radiators; and performs tune-ups or other preventative maintenance activities as assigned.

Determines amount of materials required for projects: gathers equipment, parts and supplies; assists in monitoring inventory levels of parts, equipment, tools or supplies; and initiates requests for new or replacement materials.

Operates or uses various machinery, equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments; and operates and maintains basic mechanics tool kit and/or vehicle-specific maintenance tool sets.

Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers: confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers; assists with complex situations and…