Senior Automotive Mechanic

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Weekly Work Hours

40

Compensation Range

N06-PT

Hourly Rate

$32.16 Hourly

FLSA

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Position Type

Staff

Position Summary

The Dallas College Facilities Management Department supports the facility needs for Dallas College while providing responsible stewardship and efficient operation of the College's physical assets. The Facilities Management Department is responsible for approximately 5,500,000 sq. ft. of physical space and over 1400 acres of land, located across multiple locations in Dallas County. The position of Senior Automotive Mechanic supports this effort through the performance of advanced skilled craftwork in the automotive trade. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced Knowledge of preventative maintenance and repairs to gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles such as, tractors, mowers, forklifts, and grounds maintenance equipment to maintain equipment and vehicles to good and dependable operational condition.

• Experience using automotive equipment such as tire machines, wheel balancers and automotive scanners.

• Advanced knowledge of conducting maintenance procedures and repairing automotive and small engines. Knowledge of small, large, gasoline, electrical engine operation and repair  

• Able to recognize and observe all safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.

• Demonstrated the ability to make decisions under the pressure of continuing production. 

• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written and provide exceptional customer service to Dallas College employees.

• Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance tasks for motor vehicles.

• Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems. 

• The ability to utilize computer technology to access data and communicate with others. 

• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve vehicle electrical issues.  

• Ability to utilize a computerized maintenance management system to document daily work orders.

• Must have the ability to maintain the security and integrity of the critical infrastructure of Dallas College.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures the highest quality of vehicle maintenance work across all Dallas College locations.

• Direct assigned automotive mechanics in the maintenance of batteries, radiators, drive belts, steering boxes, filters, brakes, transmissions, rear axles, tires, lights, mirrors, air conditioning parts, and exhaust systems.

• Assists Fleet Manager in logistics of college fleet. Work with other Facilities Management teammates to ensure the highest level of customer service and assist other Facilities Management teams as required.

• Will require travel within Dallas County utilizing College vehicles and trailers.

• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Requires sitting, standing, walking, bending over, stooping, twisting, talking, hearing, climbing ladders, using stairs, reaching overhead, crouching, kneeling, or crawling. Pushing or pulling 10-50 lbs., lifting 10-80 lbs., carrying 10-50 lbs., repetitive use of arms and legs, driving, balancing, manual dexterity-fine manipulation or grasping. May require working in adverse weather conditions.   

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus 10 years of automotive mechanical experience. 

• ASE certification preferred.

• State Vehicle inspector license or the ability to obtain within 6 months.

• Valid Texas driver’s license.

• Bilingual preferred.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those sp