Automotive Technician , II, III

Overview

Position Information – Automotive Technician I–III classifications for maintenance and repair of County-owned vehicles and equipment. The roles include routine maintenance, light to complex repairs, lead guidance for higher level technicians, and training of less experienced staff as applicable by level.

Tech I – Perform preventative maintenance and light repairs of vehicles.

Tech II – Assist with more complex repairs and independently perform maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles, including routine diagnosis, removing/replacing parts, and troubleshooting common automotive problems.

Tech III – Lead in 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 to complete work assignments; operates and maintains basic mechanic 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; 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 to complete work assignments; operates and maintains basic mechanic 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 to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers; assists with complex situations and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment.

Performs vehicle inspections: inspects and tests all vehicle systems, including drive train, engine operation, transmission operation, suspension, steering, brakes, electrical system, HVAC and emissions; completes or revises…