Automotive Service Technician - Second Shift - Atando Ave.

Date Opened: Friday, August 22, 2025 12:00 AM

Close Date: Friday, September 05, 2025 12:00 AM

Department: General Services Department

Salary: $23.00 - $23.40 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development

• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services

• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

The Fleet Management Division is seeking an associate level technician who will be responsible for performing routine inspection, maintenance, and repairs primarily on light automotive applications at our Atando Ave. maintenance shop. Daily responsibilities include lube oil and filter change, safety inspections, tires, drive cycles, automotive systems diagnosis/repair, and brake work. This is an entry level position and will include mentoring with a journey level technician for a period of time. This is a second shift position.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspects, diagnoses and performs general automotive repairs.

• North Carolina State Inspections

• Lube oil and filter service

• Completes work orders using fleet maintenance software to document work performed.

• Assist in determining functions, faults, and needed service or recommend repairs.

• Interprets manuals, electrical diagrams and diagnostic software to make needed repairs

• Provides customer service by working with peers and customers as needed.

• Demonstrates the ability and knowledge to identify specific parts, operate tools and equipment needed to provide service.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the methods, tools and materials used in installation, diagnosis and maintenance of automobiles and other equipment.

• Knowledge of automotive wiring concepts. 

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade, and the ability to exercise adequate safety precautions against such hazards.

• Knowledgeable in the use and care of tools, equipment, and materials used in all types of automotive repair work.

• Desire to learn and expand knowledge of the automotive industry and Fleet Management.

• Ability to analyze, evaluate and effectively input diagnosis, recommendation and work performed into fleet maintenance software.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to operate technical and computerized test equipment.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Possess or obtain the following licensures within six months (180) days of hire:

  • NC Inspection license

  • AC Recovery & Recycling License

• Must possess a valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to obtain and maintain a City driving permit.

• Must possess basic automotive hand tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree or certification from an accredited technical school or college.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal b