Automotive Technician

Job Summary:

The Vehicle Mechanic will be responsible for the diagnosis, analysis, and repair of vehicle malfunctions and problems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair company or government vehicles.
• Complete maintenance tickets and repair orders in a timely manner.
• Dispose of waste materials per regulations and policies/procedures.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technology and installation procedures.
• Inspect, diagnose, and isolate vehicle and equipment malfunctions.
• Repair assigned vehicles and equipment to ensure they are safe and dependable.
• Repair lighting systems, sirens, wheel bearings, radiators, heating and air-conditioning systems, springs, hydraulic systems, catalytic converters, and fuel pumps.
• Utilize on-board computer diagnostic systems and other test equipment to test automotive computer control and emission systems.
• Inspect and test equipment for mechanical defects and replace worn parts.
• Remove, replace, adjust, or clean defective parts or components.
• Perform oil changes, check fluids, diagnose tread wear, replace batteries, and troubleshoot problems.
• Perform engine tune-ups.
• Armor vehicles as directed.
• Identify necessary parts, equipment, and supplies needed to complete repair or preventative check.
• Estimate cost and labor time for corrective repairs.
• Respond to emails and telephone calls.
• Ensure the necessary provision of vehicles and support for customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma, technical school, apprenticeship, trade school graduate, or equivalent required.
• Two to five years of experience in the problem diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of a wide variety of light, medium, heavy, and/or specialized automotive equipment, other heavy equipment, and vehicles.
• Ability to research and understand technical data, wiring, vacuum, air, and hydraulic diagrams associated with the vehicle maintenance field.
• Knowledge of the operating systems used in motor vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of the practices and tools used in the maintenance and diagnostics of vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of computer, electrical, transistorized, and other non-mechanical systems and how they tie-in with and affect the operation of mechanical systems.
• Considerable knowledge of the standard tools, equipment, test procedures, and practices used in the repair and preventative maintenance of vehicles.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and related malfunctions.
• Ability to read technical manuals, references, and specifications.
• Ability to write routine correspondences, maintenance logs, and order forms.
• Ability to operate a forklift, power tools, wrenches, diagnostic equipment, and jacks.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule multiple tasks.