FLEET TECH III

Automotive Technician

Under general direction, the purpose of the position is to maximize automotive vehicle, school bus, and automotive equipment operation through efficient repair and maintenance practices to extend the service life of each item. Employees in this classification perform intermediate to advanced mechanical repairs and rebuilds for both diesel and gasoline powered automotive vehicles and equipment, and are responsible for inspecting tasks upon completion for adherence to technical specifications and principles of safe vehicle operation.

Employees in this classification may occasionally mentor/train new or less experienced technicians. Performs related work as directed.

Examples of essential functions include:

• Responding to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.
• Responding to road emergencies in the event of breakdown; performing on site diagnosis and troubleshooting to identify source of the failure.
• Utilizing computerized/electronic devices to analyze and diagnose methods in identifying service, replacement and vehicle/bus/equipment repair needs.
• Performing service and repair on various automotive components and devices.
• Overhauling and servicing assemblies and accessories.
• Diagnosing, repairing, and/or replacing electrical/electronic lighting systems, control systems, cooling systems, transmissions, starting and charging systems.
• Repairing light, medium and heavy duty trucks.
• Performing advanced repairs on school buses and support vehicles.
• Repairing all construction-type equipment.
• Repairing all agricultural type equipment.
• Mentoring and training new or less experienced technicians, as needed.
• Acting as fill-in shift leader, as needed.
• Road testing vehicles to ascertain repair effectiveness; performing final inspection upon completion of service/repair prior to release.
• Performing preventive maintenance according to assigned schedules.
• Inspecting, adjusting and replacing various components.
• Utilizing various standard automotive mechanics tools and specialized diagnostic and testing equipment.
• Maintaining work order records.
• Must be able to attain/maintain at least 70% productivity rate and no more than 15% above individual repair times.
• Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology.

Marginal functions, while necessary for the work of the unit, are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.

Minimum training and experience includes a high school diploma or GED; supplemented by a minimum of five (5) years intermediate to advanced progressively skilled automotive repair experience, the majority of which shall be in service and repair of diesel and gasoline powered automotive vehicles and equipment; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must have a valid CDL class "B" license, with passenger and student endorsements, or must obtain within six (6) months of hiring date and maintain throughout tenure in position.

Must obtain within twelve (12) months of hiring date a valid School Bus Inspector certificate and maintain throughout tenure in position.

Performance aptitudes include data utilization, human interaction, equipment, machinery, tools, and materials utilization, verbal aptitude, mathematical aptitude, functional reasoning, situational reasoning, ADA compliance, physical ability, sensory requirements, and environmental factors.