Automotive Technician II​/III

the city of oceanside is an equal opportunity employer.

automotive technician ii – $5,382 – $7,221

automotive technician iii – $6,464 – $8,667

the city of oceanside is accepting applications for current and future vacancies for the position of automotive technician ii/iii. There is currently one vacancy in the public works department – fleet services division. The ase master technician fields auto and medium/heavy truck, certified fire technician a plus. Work as a team or individual on high-demand front line fire apparatus equipment and ambulances.

Attention to detail for critical repairs on fire truck pumps and assemblies, knowledgeable with air brake systems with dot safety regulations followed, technicians are directed by lead shop foreman, repairs are geared towards public safety with the highest quality service levels possible. Ability to communicate, determine and prioritize repairs as workflow changes daily. Working in warehouse shop setting, indoors with occasional after-hours (overtime) road calls, various environments and locations all within city limits including all 8 fire stations.

• inspects, diagnoses, repairs and adjusts a variety of mechanical difficulties on light and heavy equipment and vehicles; inspects, diagnoses, repairs and maintains police and fire equipment as assigned; determines extent of necessary repairs; estimates time, materials and equipment for jobs assigned; overhauls, repairs and adjusts engines, clutches, carburetors, generators, distributors and pumps; maintains and repairs electrical system components, ignition systems, alternators, starters and batteries;

replaces or repairs faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms and related parts and equipment; repairs and replaces components including generators, distributors, relays, lights and switches; repairs, adjusts, and replaces brake systems including wheel cylinders, master cylinders, disc pads, machine drums and rotors, and hydraulic and air brakes; installs, repairs and maintains specialized equipment such as light bars, two-way radios and mounting brackets;

performs service calls on job sites to perform minor repairs; performs safety inspections on all city vehicles and equipment; fabricates and modifies parts and equipment; maintains and repairs shop equipment; maintains work, time and material records; cleans and maintains assigned work area; disposes of hazardous materials according to established procedures; assists other mechanics on a variety of repair work; as assigned paints, welds and does bodywork on vehicles, equipment and machinery.

• current methods, equipment, tools and materials used in the repair and maintenance of gas and diesel powered equipment and vehicles.
• basic operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of light and heavy equipment systems including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, braking, air conditioning and fuel.
• basic operation and care of internal combustion engines and hydraulic equipment.
• basic principles and procedures of preventive maintenance related to automotive, heavy and light equipment.
• principles and procedures of record keeping.
• basic mathematical principles.
• occupational hazards and safety practices.
• pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations.

• operational characteristics of hydraulic and electrical systems.
• operation and care of internal combustion engines and hydraulic equipment.
• methods and techniques of metal fabrication and welding.
• methods and techniques of performing safety inspections and identifying safety hazards.
• principles and procedures of preventive maintenance related to automotive, heavy and light equipment.
• pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations.

• perform routine equipment mechanic work including diagnosing, troubleshooting and repair of equipment and vehicles.
• learn operational characteristics of hydraulic and electrical systems.
• learn operation and care of internal combustion…