SUMMARY: Automotive mechanics inspect, service, and repair the engines, brakes, and other parts of cars and trucks. They also perform routine maintenance to prevent future breakdowns.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES include the following: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Performs repairs on gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions and differentials. Including: fuel, ignition, electrical and cooling systems; power transmissions and differentials, universal joints and hydraulic units; steering mechanisms and other controls; wheel alignments and emissions control systems.


• Disassembles, cleans, inspects, repairs, adjusts, installs and performs routine preventative maintenance on automobile, truck and trailer accessories and components.


• Performs preventative maintenance work on trucks and construction equipment.


• Performs necessary inspection and repairs to bring vehicles into compliance with emission control standards.


• May perform minor arc and gas welding repairs.


• May change tires and balance wheels.


• Maintains and installs all electrical components, such as directional lights, safety warning lights, starting and charging systems, etc., on all types of vehicles.


• May repair vehicle body and chassis parts using hand and power tools, and install and repair power take-off equipment.


• Observes all proper safety precautions.


• Complete all necessary documentation in a neat and timely manner.


• Replace and adjust headlights, and install and repair accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers if reported by other employees.


• Notify Supervisor immediately of unsafe work conditions or unsafe working practices observed in the work are and at all job sites when observed.


• Is responsible for maintaining a clean work area at all times.


• Required to perform the above duties as needed for service calls for trucks and equipment to keep fleet operating.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representatives of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or its equivalent.


• At least three years of full time experience in automotive and truck mechanic repairs of its equivalent and working knowledge of gas and arc welding.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of modern automotive maintenance methods and procedures including the proper and safe use of general automotive repair tools, equipment and of lubrications and their proper use.


• Ability to use skillfully the ordinary use of power tools of the trade; learn to perform skilled automotive repair work involving the use of specialized tools, instruments and equipment; keep records incidental to work; and operate a motor vehicle skillfully and safely.


• Ability to diagnose and determine engine and other operating defects.


• Should have ability to use some independent judgment and initiative to continue training in the latest knowledge and techniques of trade.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be physically capable of working in awkward positions for prolonged periods and do occasional lifting of heavy objects.


• Must possess a Class “C” California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.


• Must have own tools.


• English - Bilingual in Spanish a plus