Part-Time Equipment Technician

Summary: Assists technicians in repairing a variety of automobiles, trucks, and heavy equipment. Learns and performs routine preventive maintenance duties requiring limited experience.

Essential Functions

• Assist in moving vehicles to and from the auction lot, the Radio Shop, and vendor locations;
• Strip vehicles of decals and other paraphernalia for auction;
• Prepare and make ready on new vehicles, including decals, license plates, and other vehicle accessories;
• Run parts to and from vendor locations for items not kept in the parts inventory;
• Assist in monthly parts inventory cycle counts and order parts as necessary;
• Clean and maintain fleet maintenance facilities;
• Learn service writing duties, including data input and upkeep of service order logs;
• Perform related duties as directed.

Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional one year of experience in automotive repair and maintenance; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

Physical Exam Required

Valid TX Driver's License

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Basic techniques of automotive service and use of mechanic tools.

Ability/ Skill to:

• Perform basic auto service and repair;
• Use pneumatic tools and tire machine;
• Communicate effectively with others.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds;
• Frequently stand and walk during the shift;
• Occasionally push and pull objects;
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
• Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing;
• Frequently reach above, at, or below shoulder height;
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.

Application must be submitted online at /careers/lubbock. Jobs close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date posted on the City website. For a complete list of job openings with the City of Lubbock please visit /careers/Lubbock.