Automotive Technician

What You’ll Do:

• Lead team of lower-level auto mechanic(s) and/or inmates (i.e., provides work direction and training) engaged in automotive maintenance and repair
• Perform major overhauls of engines or repair most difficult and complex equipment problems
• Perform minor and major repairs of vehicles and equipment
• Assist inmates/mechanic(s) in diagnosing and resolving mechanical problems, inspect completed work, and ensure that procedures and safety practices are followed
• Ensure tool control policies and procedures and chemical control policies and procedures are followed
• Repair, rebuild and/or replace minor and major parts (e.g., electrical system components, alternators, water or fuel pumps, clutches, brake systems)
• Adjust valves and perform preventive maintenance and service on vehicles and equipment
• Perform miscellaneous mechanic work (e.g., body repair work, repairs or replaces tires, cleans or replaces diesel injectors)
• Provide service and repair of vehicles and equipment on an emergency basis
• Cleans garage area, equipment and/or tools
• Mows grass
• Operate equipment, snow plows and/or tow truck
• Schedule maintenance and repairs of equipment
• Maintain repair or service records
• Maintain required certifications
• Update shop manuals and parts books
• Operate welding equipment (e.g., acetylene torch, MIG welding equipment) to heat, shape and weld machinery and equipment
• Operate computer to enter, edit and retrieve data from computer systems
• Perform inventories and/or orders and pick up parts and supplies
• Control/restrict inmate movement

Automotive service excellence certification in at least four areas, two of which must be A1 engine repair & A8 engine performance, or T2 diesel engines & T8 preventive maintenance inspection. The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment, per section 3719.01 & 3719.41 of Ohio revised code.

Valid commercial driver's license required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by sections 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio revised code.

Job

Skills:

Automotive, Vehicle Maintenance, Problem Solving, Flexibility, Time Management.