Automotive Mechanic

JOB SUMMARY

To perform skilled mechanical repairs on light and heavy duty automotive equipment and other gasoline and diesel powered mechanical equipment of the school district; and to maintain and service a variety of vehicles and equipment.

Receives general supervision from the Operations Manager and technical and functional supervision from the Lead Automotive Mechanic.

Exercises no supervision.

• Inspects trucks, automobiles, tractors, forklifts and other powered equipment for proper operation.
• Diagnoses mechanical defects and performs all types of maintenance and repair work such as overhauling engines and transmissions, electrical repairs, tune-ups, and the relining and adjusting of hydraulic and air brakes on gasoline and diesel engines.
• Reconditions carburetors and ignition systems.
• Makes repairs to differentials, rear axles and brake assemblies.
• Repairs and fabricates parts involving electric and gas welding.
• Performs smog inspections using all required diagnostic equipment.
• Performs major preventive maintenance tasks.
• Responds to road calls for emergency service.
• Makes road tests as needed.
• Maintains work, time and material records.
• Maintains shop cleanliness including cleaning and organizing tools and shop equipment.
• Performs manual labor involving lifting heavy weights, stooping, bending and twisting.
• Performs related job duties as assigned.

• Completion of a formal apprenticeship as an automotive mechanic or an informal apprenticeship of approximately five (5) years directly related paid experience as an automotive mechanic.
• Evidence of successful completion of a course of training in the use of modern engine diagnostic equipment. Certificate must be submitted with application.
• High school graduation or the equivalent.

Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver's license at time of appointment to and during employment in a position in this class.

Only online applications are accepted via  Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office.

Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.

• Written Examination. WEIGHT: 100%
• Performance Examination. WEIGHT:
  Pass/Fail
• Only qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process.
• Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit.
• Candidates will be notified in accordance with the Personnel Commission Rules.
• This eligibility list will be active for a period of 1 year.

The Person nel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the affirmative action office as soon as possible.

Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.

Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district. All relevant experience must be clearly listed in the “Work Experience” section of the application. Applications submitted without the required documentation may be disqualified.

Continuous-subject to close any time.