Automotive Technician II

Position Type:
Skilled Trades/Automotive Technician II

Date Posted:
5/11/2026

Location:
City of Seguin
Job Description: AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN II

PAY GROUP: 10

City of Seguin Pay Schedules

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Ensures the city's vehicles and equipment are maintained in good working condition. Involves repairing and maintaining mechani cal and automotive equipment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Essential Duties
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• Performs tune-ups, oil changes, battery checks, tire and lubrication checks, and other preven tive maintenance on city automotive and mechanical equipment;
• Test drives vehicles and equipment;
• Diagnoses engine and mechanical problems using a diagnostic scanner;
• Assists in maintaining detailed vehicle maintenance records;
• Repairs clutches and brakes on city vehicles and equipment;
• Removes engines and transmissions for repair;
• General knowledge of removal and repair of rear axle assemblies, gears or replacement.
• General knowledge of large equipment to include diesel engine repair and maintenance.
• Must provide own set of tools (full set);
• May be subject to after hour calls;

Other Important Duties
* May perform some welding work and acetylene cutting;

May operate other city vehicles as well as equipment (pick-up and delivery);

May attend educational seminars; and

Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of: auto mechanics and the operation and repair of small and heavy equip ment. General knowledge of: all automotive repair (water pumps, alternators, power steering pumps, air brakes etc.) and removal and repair of rear ends;

Physical Ability to: lift and maneuver up to 80 lbs. (i.e. battery, bucket, etc.) and ascend and descend 30" high steps numerous times per day.

Ability to: operate heavy equipment (pick-up and delivery); repair hydraulic sys tems, engines, and heavy equip ment; read wiring diagrams; diagnose minor mechanical problems as well as repair vehicles; work with a variety of hand and power tools; establish and maintain coopera tive working relation ships with co-workers and other departments' personnel; and maintain Texas driver's license (applicable to job responsibilities) and good driving record.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

High school graduation, or its equivalent, plus training as a mechanic, and at least four years of experience in automotive repair;

or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the re quired knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

State of Texas Class B (commercial) driver's license (obtainable within one year).

For full job description click on the attachment

• Starting Salary: $22.78/HR
• Position Will Remain Open Until Filled
• The City of Seguin is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" (AA/EOE)

* For the purpose of compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description does not take into account potential reasonable accommodations.

Attachment(s):

• Automotive Technician II.docx