Auto/Diesel Tech III

Come work at a place where we strive to promote and create a safe community. We take pride in living and working in Central Texas and are looking for exceptional talent to join our team. 

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Develop individual training programs for Technicians in coordination with Shop Supervisor
• Works with Fleet Division personnel to coordinate professional improvement and other technical trainings
• Makes modifications to training based on need for new material or changes in services
• Identifies and coordinates external training opportunities for Fleet Services staff
• Assists in the integration of new staff members to shop operations and procedures
• Assists in implementation of new technologies and procedures
• Assist the Shop Supervisor with various office duties such as processing work order requests, maintaining fuel records, etc.
• Utilizes computer software for labor and parts management
• Performs advanced electrical system diagnosis and repairs
• Performs vehicle and medium-heavy truck diagnostics
• Performs major and minor repairs on all air conditioning systems including automotive, medium-heavy, and heavy trucks.
• Performs major and minor mechanical work, including but not limited to, repair and replace water/fuel pumps, radiators, alternators, differentials, timing chains, belts, hoses, fuses, valves, and batteries
• Operates a variety of hand, power and shop tools
• Operates a variety of machinery such as computerized tire balancing machine, tire mount/dismount machine, and front-end alignment machine
• Cleans and maintains shop facilities and equipment
• Collaborates with vendors, technical staff, and manufacturing representatives
• Performs vehicle inspections for the State of Texas
• Attends all trainings and meetings as required
• Performs special duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Six (6) years of vehicle and equipment maintenance experience
• Prior experience training technicians in the maintenance and repairs of light and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment
• Prior experience with scan tools, shop gauges, and welding
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Basic computer skills such as email, word processing programs, and data entry
• Ability to provide own hand tools

Physical Demands:

• Position involves frequent sitting, standing, and walking
• Performs heavy work that involves constantly lifting, shoveling and carrying 35-50 pounds on a regular and recurring basis and exerting 130 pounds of force on a frequent basis
• Position involves climbing ladders, carrying toolboxes, and operating hand and power tools
• Position involves bending, kneeling, crawling, and maneuvering in and around all kinds of equipment
• Position involves lifting a minimum of 75 pounds to waist height
• Position involves seeing and hearing as well as perceiving colors
• Position involves writing and reading to a size 10 font
• Position involves safely operating a motor vehicle

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
• Traffic; Moving machinery.
• Indoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather
• Travel between work sites, as required
• Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, bacteria, fungus, and high noise levels

Irregular Hours:

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8am – 4:30pm) may be required
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency

Licenses and Special Certifications:

• Valid Class C Driver’s license
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Tech Certification
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA Refrigerant Recovery and Recovery Certification
• State Vehicle Inspector License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Class A CDL
• State Vehicle Inspectors License
• Five (5) Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) certifications or five (5) Automotive Service  Excellence (ASE) certifications.
• Five years of verifiabl