General Auto Technician - DPW-Fleet Services Operations

Posting number: 09938

Department: Department of Public Works - Fleet Services

Job classification: General Automotive Technician - DPW

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works, Automotive

Summary

To provide general maintenance to City vehicles in support of the operating activities

Examples of duties

Reads work orders and maintenance forms to ascertain the condition of vehicles, application of maintenance modifications and general maintenance.

Diagnose and isolate cause of malfunction in vehicle to be repaired.

Interprets and applies information contained in manufacturers' manuals, lube orders and other data relevant to the maintenance of vehicles.

Adjusts operating mechanisms such as valves, tappets, carburetors, governors, ignition systems, points, central linkage, clutches and brakes, using feeler gauges, dial indicators, special gauges and templates

Times magnetos, distributors, injectors, and injection pumps, using timing pins and lights

Replaces subassemblies, components and accessories, such as starters, fuel pumps, carburetors, generators, radiators, universal joints, brake shoes, engine mounts, low pressure lines and fittings

Instructs and assists lower skilled personnel in maintenance practices and procedures.

Operates wrecker or service trucks

Observes all job-site safety regulations

May be required to work overtime

Must be able to completely tear down and reassemble such components as engines, DIFF, TRAN, pumps, starters, gen, hyd, cyl.

Will be held responsible for tools/equipment supplied by the City

Performs related duties as assigned

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Must have a valid Operator's license upon reporting to work

Ability to operate power tools, alignments, wheel balancing machines and engine analyzing machines

Ability to lift over 50 lbs

Ability to carry up to 15 lbs

Ability to perform the following: straight pulling, reaching above the shoulder, pushing, walking, standing and kneeling.

Ability for rapid mental muscular coordination simultaneously

Working ability to read and understand operating manuals, service manuals, and written instructions relative to job duties.

Knowledge of basic repair procedures and techniques applicable to the repair of vehicles

Must have hand tools relevant to this type of repair upon reporting for work.

*Must pass pre-employment physical.
*The above are minimum requirements.

Supplemental information

Work is performed primarily in a garage area with some exposure to various outside weather conditions. Incumbent is exposed to constant noise, dirt, dust, asbestos, fumes, smoke, gases, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents and vibrations. When road testing vehicles, this position is subjected to various road conditions. May be required to work in awkward or cramped positions. Works on slippery/uneven walking surfaces, around machinery with moving parts, around moving objects/vehicles, on ladders/scaffolding and with hands in water/wet materials. Works alone or with others depending on assignment.