Automotive Mechanic

POSITION DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS 

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Repairs, overhauls, adjusts, and rebuilds automotive vehicles and equipment, including differentials, standard and automatic transmissions and all other vehicle systems and components, at the skilled journey level.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*

Position Specific Summary

The Automotive Mechanic position at the City of Tucson’s Environmental and General Services Department repairs, overhauls, adjusts, and rebuilds vehicles and equipment, including systems such as differentials, transmissions and other components at a skilled journey level. 

Work is performed under the supervision of a Fleet Services Supervisor. This position does not supervise.   

Duties and Responsibilities

• Disassembles and inspects vehicles and parts for wear, defects, and issues. Uses precision measuring tools and diagnostic equipment to test and identify mechanical issues. Disassembles and inspects vehicles, parts, and systems including engines, transmissions, drivetrains, and differentials. Utilizes specialized computer and electronic testing equipment on systems to determine causes of malfunctions. Performs onsite emissions testing and outsources testing as necessary. Responds to emergency service calls in the field, requiring work in hazardous environments, including traffic. 

• Repairs, rebuilds and overhauls worn and defective equipment, parts and systems in various types of vehicles after inspection. Adjusts engine components including carburetors, fuel injection systems, starters and fuel pumps for optimal performance. Performs maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on ignition systems, cooling and heating systems, electrical systems and various other components. Performs all repairs in accordance with safety standards and manufacturer guidelines. Installs new or repaired parts, reassembles, and performs final inspection and testing in accordance with technical manuals, schematics, graphs, and charts. 

• Creates and maintains vehicle records updating and documenting all repairs and maintenance performed on vehicles and equipment in the asset management system (AMS). Tracks and documents issues identified, parts used, and type of work performed and ensures vehicle maintenance schedule is updated. 

• Attends City of Tucson safety, department and unit meetings, and other required training related to the safe use of tools and equipment. Optimizes productivity by keeping workspaces clean and organized and inspecting the condition of tool inventory. 

• Performs all other duties and tasks assigned.

Working Conditions

​Work schedule may include early morning, late evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call.  

Often works under the following conditions: exposure to extreme physical, ergonomic, or hazardous environment, which includes but not limited to dirt, grime, chemical, loud noise and unfavorable odors. 

* All duties, responsibilities listed are subject to change.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent 
Work Experience:
Two (2) years of relevant work experience in automotive repair and service, equipment repair and service.

*Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Any Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Automotive Certification

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

Position Title:

Automotive Mechanic

Department Name: 

General Services Department

Department Link: 

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Environmental-and-General-Services

Recruiter Name:

Brianna Noperi (53609)

Recruiter Email:

egsd_hr@tucsonaz.gov

FTE%:

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Position Type:

Regular

 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Full Hourly Range: $19.97 - 34.44 USD

The Full Hourly Range reflects the City of Tucson's pay range at the time of posting. The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.