Automotive Technician III

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

• Performs diagnosis and skilled/general mechanical work involving repair and maintenance of vehicles, light/heavy equipment, fire/emergency vehicles, maintenance equipment, and other automotive/mechanical machinery.
• Receives work orders and performs independent skilled mechanical repair work on vehicles, trucks, light equipment, heavy machinery, grounds maintenance equipment, ambulances, fire trucks, small engines, or other automotive/mechanical equipment; diagnoses technical problems of vehicles and equipment, and transfers work order to other technicians for repair; and provides technical oversight and evaluates the quality of repair work of other Automotive Technicians.
• Manages shop operations in the absence of the Shop Foreman or other shop managers; during these periods, makes decisions on shop priorities, asset distribution, outsourcing, and repair part purchases.
• Recommends organizational operating procedure and efficiency improvements to the Shop Foreman, Fleet Manager and Division Director.
• Inspects, tests, and diagnoses problems involving various systems/components of vehicles or equipment.
• Examines vehicles/equipment to determine necessary repair or maintenance work; conducts diagnostic testing; consults with drivers or equipment operators to obtain input on problems, assists in diagnosing problems, or prevents future problems; and determines parts/supplies necessary to conduct repairs.
• Performs appropriate repair, removal, replacement, rebuilding, or maintenance work on vehicle/equipment systems and components.
• Performs general welding and fabrication work; rebuilds equipment and repairs body/frame damage; repairs broken/cracked parts or fabricates new parts; repairs and fabricates frames; cuts metal and welds metal components; fills holes and removes minor dents; replaces truck fenders; and repairs bent/damaged trailer ramps.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Test vehicles, machinery, equipment, and parts to ensure proper operations; conducts road tests of vehicles undergoing repair.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with repairing, maintaining, and testing vehicles and equipment.
• Transports, loads and unloads various equipment, parts, and materials used in projects.
• Makes emergency service calls for disabled vehicles/equipment at work sites or on the road.
• Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep tools/equipment in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning vehicles and equipment, or cleaning shop/work areas; repairs fuel island pumps; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment.
• Monitor inventory of Division equipment, parts, tires, tools, and supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials; and picks up/delivers materials as needed.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; reports accidents and incidents.
• Maintains vehicle/equipment service records, warranty records, or other documentation of work activities.
• Maintains an awareness of new parts/equipment, procedures, trends, and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; and attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

• May work on-call as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) years of related experience.
• Must communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Fingerprinting required.

• Must possess and maintain valid Forklift Operator Certification or attain certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Must possess and maintain current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician Certifications in both Automobiles and Heavy/Medium Trucks.
• Must be proficient in knowledge and operation of the County Fleet Management computer data system and all County-owned automotive computer diagnostic systems.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL) with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

• Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency.
• The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.
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