Auto Technician

Job Title:

Auto Technician Classification:
Non-Exempt

Department:
Fleet Division:

Supervisor:
Fleet Director Effective: 01/09/2018

I.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the Auto Technician conducts skilled auto mechanic work including all preventive maintenance of gas, diesel and heavy equipment. Employee diagnoses and/or performs necessary scheduled preventive maintenance on all automobiles, trucks, and all types of City vehicles, including diesel and/or gasoline powered on and off-road equipment with little to no assistance. Employee will also work on medium-to-heavy-duty trucks under the direct supervision of the Auto Mechanic II.

Employee is responsible for maintaining proper documentation of work completed, the maintenance and safeguard of all tools and equipment, maintenance of a safe and clean working area and utilization of proper maintenance and repair procedures. Employee frequently uses independent, mature judgment when dealing with repairs, keeping safety as a priority. Employee must be able to work well under stress while completing multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.

Employee has daily contact with other departments. This is a technical/mechanical position and the employee has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

II.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Minimum 1-2 years of post-specialized training from a community college, technical or vocational institute in automotive technology/mechanics preferred ? Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification is preferred

Community college, technical or vocational education may be waived or substituted with 2 years of proven work experience as an auto mechanic.

III. EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.

Applicant must take and pass a drug, physical, and pre-placement screenings administered by the City of Mission doctor at the City's expense.

Applicant must have a neat and professional appearance.

Applicant must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the department of Public Safety.

Applicant must provide their own tools necessary to perform the daily preventive maintenance duties and responsibilities.

Special Requirements

IV. SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Must have knowledge and capability of using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access software and internet research.

Must be able to effectively and reliably plan and schedule daily functions

Must be able to respond to inquiries or complaints from outside organizations, customers or citizens

Ability to complete, maintain and prepare complex records

Ability to read, interpret and develop documents in compliance with state and federal regulations

Ability to work with various city departments and other public entities

Must be able to prepare reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, media, the public and management

Must be customer-service oriented, have a customer friendly attitude and professional appearance at all times

Must be capable of working with administrators, internal department, other departments and staff to maintain positive image of the division and services

V. EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS:
General office and safety equipment/materials to include but not limited to the following:

Personnel Computer - Keyboard - Printer Copy machine - Telephone - Cell phone

Fax machine - Paper cutter - City vehicle

Ten key calculator - Manual hole puncher

Computer software - Electric hole puncher

Computer mouse - Pens, pencils, highlighters

Compact disc. & diskettes - Ruler, stapler

Personnel Policy Manual