Automotive Technician

** Posting Date
** 11/07/25
** Final date to receive applications
** Open Until Filled
** Pay Range**$24.00 - $37.75 hourly    Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Employees will receive a provisional salary set at 5% below the minimum rate for the position until the required Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) certification is obtained.
** Job Type
** Unclassified
* * Department
* * Equipment Services
** About the Position
** The Equipment Services Department manages a fleet of over 3,500 vehicles. We provide services to our community by maintaining vehicles that journey over 24 million miles a year, covering 9,224 square miles of Maricopa County. Join a team of highly trained professionals who have developed an extensive maintenance and asset management program to ensure our vehicles are operating efficiently and safely.
** Proud to Offer
*** Work with a greater purpose
* Tuition reimbursement
* Exceptional work-life balance
* Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
* Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
* Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
* Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
* Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
* Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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** We Require
*** Two years of general automotive experience
* High school diploma or GED
* A combination of post-secondary education in Automotive Technology or a closely related field, or job-related experience, may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
** Other Requirements
*** Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
* Must possess or can obtain the necessary emission certification through the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) within 90 days of hire to perform emissions testing and compliance activities;
** obtaining this certification is a condition of employment
**** We Also Value
*** Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification
* Completion of two years of an automotive trade school
** Job Contributions
*** Inspect, diagnose, and perform complex repairs on light-duty vehicles and equipment, including engine systems, electrical/electronic components, braking, climate control, drivetrain, suspension, and body systems; test for proper operation and estimate repair time and cost
* Perform routine preventative maintenance on light-duty vehicles, including oil and filter changes, equipment inspections, and thorough annual inspections, and conduct vehicle emissions testing to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental regulations
* Perform road and operational tests of vehicles after repairs to verify safe, reliable performance; document test results and any follow-up repairs
* Maintain service records; document diagnostic findings and repair notes; prepare repair cost estimates; and enter all information into the fleet maintenance tracking system
* Maintain an accurate inventory of parts
* Promote and maintain a safe and compliant work environment by upholding safety standards, maintaining shop cleanliness, and proactively identifying and reporting hazards to leadership
* Other duties as assigned
** Working Conditions
*** This position requires the employee to be in the office/field or customer-facing for all hours worked
* Exerting 20 - 25 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly
* Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration
* Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme…