Automotive Technician

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

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Texas, Inc.

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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 task with qualified automotive hydraulic technician;

qualified supervisor; qualified manufacturer or vendor representative (Ex: Altec; ITL). Travel safely to jobsite in Entergy vehicle and work with customers to complete tasks with minimal interruption to line activity.

• 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 to read codes and perform function tests and interpret results.
• Possess basic automotive electrical knowledge and use DVOM for voltage, resistance, and continuity testing.
• Make necessary and routine repairs to internal combustion engines, exhaust systems, and emission control systems including manufacturer task specific tools.
• Make chassis related repairs to steering and suspension systems.
• Search electronic sources for equipment identification info, inspection and repair procedures, fluid capacities, and torque specs.
• Use task specific mechanical tools accurately.
• Diagnose and repair automotive HVAC systems.
• Basic cutting, welding, and fabrication skills.
• Will be accompanied by Automotive Hydraulic Technician during off system storm response and may be requested to support off system storms as needed.

• Meet all qualifications for Automotive Hydraulic Technician Apprentice 1.
• Have at least two years qualified as an Automotive Hydraulic Technician Apprentice 1 or equivalent experience, or hold automotive related certification from an accredited institution.
• Complete all manufacturer computer‑based training within 12 months.
• Hold IFPS certification before promotion from Apprentice 1.
• New hires at Apprentice 2 level or above must obtain IFPS certification within 6 months.
• New hires at Apprentice 1 level or above must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months.
• Obtain automotive HVAC certification within 12 months through an EPA approved source such as ASE or MACS.
• Complete manufacturer bucket, digger and PDM training when available.

• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Meet all equipment weight qualifications, e.g., aerial bucket weight restrictions.
• Climb up and down trucks, ladders, and equipment.
• Pick up 50+ lbs.

• Meet all personal qualifications for Apprentice 1 Tech position.

• Find and use diagnostic tools and schematics to identify and correct issues with electronic systems, engine, transmission, and aerial systems on all Entergy owned, leased, or rented equipment. Expert use of diagnostic tools for diagnosing and repairing vehicle and equipment systems.
• Possess high automotive electrical knowledge and expert use of DVOM.

• Meet all qualifications for Automotive Hydraulic Technician Apprentice 2.
• Have at least two years qualified as an Automotive Hydraulic Technician Apprentice 2 or equivalent experience.
• Advanced understanding of electrical and DVOM usage; test sensors, switches, circuits.
• Advanced knowledge of internal combustion engines and emission control systems.
• Advanced hydraulic understanding; research and understand hydraulic schematics.
• Complete manufacturer bucket, digger and PDM training when available.

• See Automotive Hydraulic Technician Apprentice 2.

• Meet all…