Heavy Equipment/ Fire Truck Automotive Tech I, II or III

Description

The full range of this position is listed. The City typically hires in at minimum to 12.5% above based on experience.

• Auto Technician I: $19.64 -29.46 (Class Spec 5574)
• Auto Technician II: 21.11 - 31.67 (Class Spec 5572)
• Auto Technician III: 24.39 - 36.59 (Class Spec 5570)

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Automotive Technician I, II & III performs semi-skilled and skilled work in maintaining the city vehicles and mechanical equipment. This position repairs, maintains, and services all vehicles, heavy equipment, and light equipment. This work is performed under close supervision - the incumbent is assigned duties according to specified procedures and receives detailed instructions; work is checked frequently and is reviewed through observation, completion of work orders, and review of results achieved.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

NOTE: The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Analyze and diagnose units to determine the extent of repairs required; replace worn or broken parts under the guidance of higher-grade technicians; perform scheduled preventive maintenance and respond to emergency repairs.

Assist other personnel as needed including moving or transporting city vehicles to, and from outside vendors, and within city locations.

Evaluate the status of mechanical equipment, small engines, and vehicles and perform or schedule needed repairs.

Complete repairs and maintenance on small engines, light and heavy vehicles, heavy equipment, fire apparatus, and all other city-owned equipment.

Maintain shop equipment.

Recommend the purchase of parts and supplies used for vehicles, small engines, and mechanical system maintenance.

Perform other work as assigned.

Automotive Technician II

Meet the minimum qualifications of Automotive Technician I

Disassemble, overhaul, and service city vehicles and equipment, including small engines.

Provide guidance to lower-grade technicians

Automotive Technician III

Meet minimum qualifications of Automotive Technician I and II

Assist lower-grade technicians with more complex repairs; offer suggestions as to repair methods and specialized tools.

Use independent judgment as to the method of repair after receiving verbal or work order instructions on the work to be performed; work with wide latitude of independence and without close supervision.

Disassemble, overhaul, and service city vehicles and equipment including small engines on and off the road.

Conduct metal welding and cutting operations using a torch, and proficiently handle minor body repair tasks.

Assist other personnel as needed including moving or transporting city vehicles to, and from outside vendors, and within city locations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of departmental and municipal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Working knowledge of automotive mechanics; working knowledge of gas and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, valves, and small engine repair.

Working knowledge of occupational hazards, safety rules, and practices of the work.

Working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and tools used in modern equipment maintenance.

Ability to establish and maintain effective preventive maintenance and to carry out assigned projects to their completion.

Ability to read and understand operator and repair manuals.

Ability to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled manual tasks.

Ability to safely operate a variety of automotive vehicles, light equipment, and various hand and power tools.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, city officials, and the general public.

Ability to communicate information tactfully and impartially, both in person and in writing with all staff, city officials, and the general public.

Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the City of Winter Park Core Competencies.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and keep accurate records.

This position is performed with working knowledge - the incumbent can recall and apply important and commonly used information from relevant source documents or information in a particular subject field.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Automotive Technician I

High School Diploma or equivalent; supplemented by a minimum of one year of experience maintaining and repairing gasoline, diesel, and other small engines.

Must provide adequate tools to perform technician's duties as required.

Automotive Technician II

High School Diploma or equivalent; supplemented by a minimum of four years of experience maintaining and repairing gasoline, diesel, and other small engines.

Must provide adequate tools to perform technician's duties as required.

Capable of independently performing various automotive maintenance tasks with minimal guidance from a higher-level mechanic.

Automotive Technician III

High School Diploma or equivalent; supplemented by a minimum of six years of experience maintaining and repairing gasoline, diesel, and other small engines.

Possess an Associate's degree in automotive or diesel mechanics. Four additional years of experience may be substituted for vocational education.

Must provide adequate tools to perform technician's duties as required.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities, and other competencies required for the position may be considered.

CERTIFICATIONS, TRAINING, SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Automotive Technician I

Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Commercial Driver's License, Class B or higher with air brake endorsement, or have a CDL Permit and the ability to get the license within six months of hire.

NOTE: All required certifications must be current at the time of application and maintained in an active state as a condition of continued employment.

Automotive Technician II

Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Commercial Driver's License, Class B or higher with air brake endorsement, or have a CDL Permit and the ability to get the license within six months of hire.

Possess and maintain three Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) or Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certifications.

NOTE: All required certifications must be current at the time of application and maintained in an active state as a condition of continued employment

Automotive Technician III

Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Commercial Driver's License, Class B or higher with air brake endorsement, or have a CDL Permit and the ability to get the license within six months of hire.

Possess and maintain five Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) or Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certifications.

NOTE: All required certifications must be current at the time of application and maintained in an active state as a condition of continued employment.

Supplemental Information

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Physical

This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force repetitively to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.

Ability to ascend/descend stairs, scaffolds, and ladders.

Ability to traverse about a variety of environments and obstacles throughout the city, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to remain stationary at job sites for extended periods and repetitively operate related equipment for repairs/maintenance.

Ability to position oneself to work in confined or difficult to reach spaces.

Ability to manipulate objects, demonstrate small, precise movements, and operate necessary equipment such as small hand and power tools repetitively or continuously.

Environmental

Tasks may require frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions including inclement weather, sun, extreme temperatures, odors, dirt and dust, loud noises, hazardous chemicals, etc.

Sensory

Tasks require the manipulation of objects and demonstration of small, precise movements, the ability to detect and distinguish various features of one's surroundings, and the ability to effectively communicate and exchange information with others.