Automotive Tech Apprentice ll - Automotive Tech Sr - Beaumont TX

Automotive Technician

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This position can be filled as an Automotive Technician Apprentice II, Automotive Tech or Automotive Technician Sr. depending on qualifying candidate's experience.

Job Qualifications:

• Perform all tasks and meet experience; special qualifications; and physical qualifications for the Automotive Hydraulic Technician Apprentice 1 and those listed for Apprentice 2 for all Entergy owned, leased, and rented equipment.
• Lead or assist in the more complex repairs and maintenance of all Entergy owned, leased, and rented equipment.
• Perform the following and related tasks with indirect or limited supervision and assist in more complicated tasks with qualified automotive hydraulic technician; qualified supervisor; qualified manufacturer or vendor representative.
• Travel safely to jobsite in Entergy vehicle and work with customers to complete tasks with minimal interruption to line activity.

Automotive Technician 2:

• Must be able to use diagnostic tool and schematics to identify and correct issues with electrical systems, engine, transmission, and aerial systems on all Entergy owned, leased, or rented equipment.
• General ability (not expert) to read codes and perform function tests and interpret results.
• Must possess basic automotive electrical knowledge and have ability to use DVOM (Digital Volt-Ohm Meter) for voltage, resistance, and continuity testing.
• Make all necessary and routine repairs to internal combustion engines, exhaust systems, and emission control systems including use of manufacturer task specific tools.
• Make all chassis related repairs to steering and suspension systems.
• Ability to search electronic sources to find information such as equipment identification info, inspection and repair procedures, fluid capacities, and torque specs.
• Ability to accurately use task specific mechanical tools.
• Ability to properly diagnose and repair automotive HVAC systems.
• Basic cutting and welding and fabrication skills.

Experience and Special

Qualifications:

• Must meet all qualifications, experience, and special qualifications for Automotive Hydraulic Technician Apprentice 1.
• Must have worked for at least two years, and qualified, as a Automotive Hydraulic Technician Apprentice 1, or have had equivalent experience in related work or have automotive or related certification from accredited institution.
• Must complete within 12 months: all manufacturer computer-based training as assigned by Fleet Management.
• Must hold IFPS certification.
• New hires at Apprentice 2 level or above, must obtain IFPS certification within 6 months of employment.
• New hires at Apprentice 1 level or above, must obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License within the first 6 months of employment.
• Must obtain automotive HVAC certification within 12 months through EPA approved source such as ASE or MACS.
• Will be required to complete manufacture bucket, digger and PDM training as classrooms are available.

Physical

Qualifications:

• Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must meet all equipment weight qualifications.
• Ability to climb up and down trucks, ladders, equipment.
• Ability to pick up 50+ lbs.

Personal

Qualifications:

• Meet all personal qualifications for Apprentice 1 Tech position.