Automotive Technician

Job Overview

Under the supervision of the Automotive Maintenance Supervisor, the Automotive Technician will train or perform maintenance and repair on a variety of automotive equipment. The role includes troubleshooting, making repairs, and performing adjustments using test equipment and technical manuals.

• Trouble‑shoot problems, determine corrective action, and make repairs or adjustments using test equipment and technical manuals.
• Perform engine tune‑ups, replace parts, and adjust systems.
• Repair electrical, fuel, electronic ignition, emission, and exhaust systems.
• Inspect and repair hydraulic systems on equipment; replace components as required.
• Inspect and replace or repair brake systems on vehicles and equipment.
• Make repairs or complete overhauls on gasoline and diesel engines and alternative fuels.
• Repair or replace front‑end parts on vehicles and equipment; align front end.
• Repair, replace, and service transmissions, drive shafts, U‑joints, and differential axles.
• Repair carburetors, generator‑alternators, ball joints, shocks, wheel bearings/seals, starters, fuel pumps, and other equipment.
• Service and make repairs to vehicle air conditioning systems.

• Completion of a high school curriculum or equivalent.
• Three (3) years experience as an automotive mechanic.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the above.

• Valid Class B Commercial driver’s license with a passenger (P) endorsement; must obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Valid Class C driver’s license.
• EPA 608 Refrigerant certification within 90 days of employment.
• SIDA badge within 30 days of employment and maintain qualification for badge renewal.
• Pass drug and alcohol tests prior to employment and during random screening.
• Must meet initial and recurrent training requirements within 30 days of assignment to a driving position, including Ground Vehicle Driver Training for Air Operations Area.