Motor Vehicle Mechanic

Job Overview

The Motor Vehicle Mechanic repairs, rebuilds, or overhauls major assemblies of internal combustion automobiles, buses, trucks or tractors. Diagnoses, analyzes and troubleshoots vehicle malfunctions and repair problems.

• Maintains and repairs government vehicles.
• Completes maintenance tickets and repair orders in a timely manner.
• Disposes of waste materials per regulations and applicable laws.
• Stays abreast of latest technology and installation procedures.
• Inspects diagnoses and isolates vehicle and equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots, traces and locates defects and/or causes of mechanical problems to determine type and extent of necessary repairs.
• Repairs all assigned vehicles and equipment to ensure they are safe and dependable.
• Repairs lighting systems, sirens, wheel bearings, radiators, heating and air‑conditioning systems, springs, hydraulic systems, catalytic converters and fuel pumps.
• Utilizes on‑board computer diagnostic systems and other test equipment in order to test automotive computer control and emission systems; assesses and analyzes malfunctions of machinery using microcomputers, calipers, gauges, and other equipment.
• Interacts with customers to keep them informed of status of vehicles, repairs needed, etc.
• Inspects and tests equipment for mechanical defects, and replaces worn parts.
• Removes, replaces, adjusts, or cleans defective parts or components.
• Flushes radiators and replaces anti‑freeze solutions.
• Performs oil changes, checks fluids, diagnoses tread wear, replaces batteries and troubleshoots problems. Performs engine tune‑ups.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques and procedures in accordance with manufacturer’s specification in armoring vehicles as directed.
• Repairs automotive locks.
• Based on assignment, independently installs new vehicle equipment, such as radios, sirens, wire cages, lights, etc.
• Performs State vehicle safety and emission inspections on owned vehicles.
• Identifies necessary parts, equipment and supplies needed to complete repair or preventative check.
• Estimates cost and labor time for corrective repairs.
• Responds to emergency road calls for disabled vehicles and makes minor adjustments or has the vehicle towed for repair.
• Road tests vehicles during and occasionally upon completion of maintenance/repair work.
• Responds to emails and telephone calls.
• Ensures the necessary provision of vehicles and support for customers.
• Performs all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

• Safety – Enforces a safety culture where all employees are responsible for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment, completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self‑aid/buddy‑aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality – Consistently provides services that meet customer expectations, conforms to the quality policy and carries out job activities in compliance with applicable quality system documents and customer contracts, and understands quality management and customer satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure Compliance – Reads, understands and implements the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to the job.

Work is performed in a shop environment that is moderately lighted, heated and ventilated, is exposed to disagreeable fumes and to cuts and bruises from using tools in close placed and hazards of moving vehicles such as forklifts and sweepers in shop area. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and smell. Frequently lifts items weighing 40–45 pounds and occasionally in excess of 50 pounds.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years minimum experience in problem…