Light Equipment Service Tech Senior

Date Opened: Monday, December 23, 2024 12:00 AM

Close Date: Monday, January 06, 2025 12:00 AM

Department: General Services Department

Salary: $22.16 - $27.70 Commensurate with Experience

SUMMARY

Summary:
The Fleet Management Division is seeking a Senior Automotive Technician to join a team of highly skilled technicians. The fleet includes, but is not limited to light duty, medium duty, police, and fire equipment. The fleet is powered by gas, diesel, and electric drivetrains. This is a 2nd shift position at the Atando Ave shop.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs advanced diagnosis & repair of complex electronically controlled gasoline, automotive diesel, hybrid, electric powertrains, and modern electrical systems that may necessitate the use of computer based diagnostic platforms.

• Performs preventative maintenance inspection and repair to comply with Fleet Management and NCDOT standards.

• Utilizes fleet maintenance software to accurately document work performed.

• Interpret manuals, electrical diagrams, and diagnostic software.

• Understand and follow industry specific safety procedures and general safety practices.

• Maintains a safe/clean work environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience performing automotive service technician work on all types of light and medium duty vehicles.

• Works well without direct supervision

• Knowledge of the methods, tools and materials used in maintaining & repairing automotive & related equipment.

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards & safety precautions of the trade

• Analyze, evaluate & effectively write diagnosis, recommendations, and work performed to complete work orders.

• Follow oral & written instructions.

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds of equipment and/or tools.

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

  • NC Inspection license

  • AC Recovery & Recycling License

• May be required to periodically work overtime, alternate shifts, holidays, and weekends to meet Fleet staffing needs.

• Must possess a valid driver's license and ability to pass a motor vehicle record check to obtain a City driving permit.

• Ability to effectively be part of team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree or certification from a technical school or college 

• ASE certification(s) applicable to position

• Experience repairing and maintaining Fleet vehicles and equipment

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED with five (5) years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties

Minimum Qualifications

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 background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

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