Senior Automotive Technician

Position: Senior Automotive Technician - Open Until Filled
Salary : $56,904.40 - $69,985.23 Annually
Location : Madera, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: General Services
Division: Fleet Services
Opening Date: 12/23/2025
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: SRVCE

Under direction, to lead, oversee, and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for performing a variety of skilled inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, servicing, and repair work on automotive and emergency equipment; trains and oversees on the use and operation of tools and equipment; estimates time, material, and equipment required and orders parts and supplies; maintains inventory; makes field and emergency repairs as required;

and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from assigned management or supervisory personnel. Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to lower-level staff. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.
Examples of Duties

The job functions listed below are not inclusive or exclusive and are intended only as illustrations or examples of the various types of work that may be performed in various divisions/departments. Types of work performed shall be within the scope and licensure (if required) for the classification. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.

• Leads, reviews, and participates in the work of staff performing a variety of skilled inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, servicing, and repair work on automotive and emergency equipment. oversees the workflow of assigned staff and/or work unit; ensures that work is completed on time and is consistent with the work quality standards.
• Oversees and trains on the use and operation of tools and equipment used in the maintenance of grounds; trains assigned employees including in the areas of work methods, techniques, and operations.
• Participates in and provides feedback for personnel actions including selection, performance evaluation, promotion, and disciplinary actions.
• Estimates time, material, and equipment required for assigned jobs; requisitions materials as required; orders parts as necessary and ensures parts ordered are received in a timely fashion.
• Inspects, locates, and diagnoses mechanical and body defects on County automotive and emergency equipment; determines the extent of necessary repairs.
• Operates automotive diagnostic computer and scanning equipment and systems; diagnoses and repairs multiple computer systems, hybrid vehicles, batteries and charging systems; performs complete brake service to brake shoes and pads, cylinders, calipers, drums, and rotors including anti-lock brake systems.
• Overhauls, repairs, and adjusts transmissions, differentials, clutches, and engines; performs engine tune-ups, replacing ignition parts and cleaning and adjusting carburetors and fuel injection systems.
• Replaces or repairs faulty parts including wheel bearings, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, computer control systems, emission control systems, and other parts and equipment.
• Repairs and replaces components including alternators, distributors, relays, lights, and switches; performs front-end repairs; repairs and replaces water pumps and air conditioner compressors.
• Performs smog inspections on County vehicles; makes field emergency repairs as necessary and performs related mechanic repairs as required.
• Drives vehicles from various vendor shops and sites; tests safety and drivability.
• Performs, designs, and installs wiring looms and welding work to adapt and fabricate parts and equipment; installs emergency warning equipment and radios.
• Maintains records on time and material used; road tests repaired equipment; repairs, replaces, and balances tires.
• Maintains proper inventory of parts and supplies for equipment maintenance and repair work.
• Operates a variety of equipment and vehicles; performs the more difficult equipment operation assignments.
• Observes and complies with County and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles of providing functional direction and training.
• Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of automotive and equipment servicing and repair.
• Principles and methods of gas and electrical welding.
• Operational and care of internal combustion engines and components.
• Naturally aspirated, forced induction, and hybrid vehicles and electrical systems.
• Using and diagnosing various vehicle computer systems.
• Principles, practices, and methods of preventative maintenance programs.
• Vehicular air conditioning systems and cooling systems.
• Use and maintenance of a wide variety of hand, power, and shop equipment and tools.
• Safety procedures and use of personal protective equipment.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and ordinances relevant to the area(s) of responsibility.
• Techniques for providing a high level of…