Automotive Technician

Posting Date

09/29/25

Application Deadline

10/13/25

Pay Range

$23.25 - $37.75 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Applicants who hold an emission certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) will be placed within the specified range. Those who do not hold this certification by the time of hire will be subject to a 5% reduction in the salary offer until this license is obtained.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Equipment Services

About the Position

Are vehicle repairs your passion? Do you want to work somewhere where your contributions matter? If so, apply for our Automotive Technician position, where you will have the opportunity to make a difference every day in Maricopa County!

About Us

The Equipment Services Department manages a fleet of over 3,000 vehicles. We provide services to our community by maintaining vehicles that journey over 24 million miles a year, covering 9,224 square miles of Maricopa County. Join a team of highly trained professionals who have developed an extensive maintenance and asset replacement program to ensure our vehicles are operating efficiently and safely.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Two years of general automotive experience

• High school diploma or GED

• A combination of post-secondary education in Automotive Technology or a closely related field, or job-related experience, may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

• Must possess or can obtain the necessary emission certification through the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) within 90 days of hire to perform emissions testing and compliance activities; obtaining this certification is a condition of employment

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire

We Also Value

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification

• Completion of two years of an automotive trade school

Job Contributions

• Perform general mechanical repairs and engine diagnostics on light-duty vehicles and equipment, including routine maintenance, basic troubleshooting, test procedures, and cost/time estimates, within an industrial shop environment
• Conduct advanced diagnostics and repairs on complex systems in light-duty vehicles, including emergency response vehicles. This includes electrical/electronic, braking, climate control, drive train, suspension, and body components by identifying faults and performing targeted system-level repairs, as well as supporting upfitting needs specific to emergency response operations.
• Conduct road tests on vehicles to ensure the completion of the repair
• Maintain service records and repair documentation, including work orders, labor estimates, expenditures, and project status, for input into the fleet tracking system
• Promote and maintain a safe and compliant work environment by upholding safety standards, maintaining shop cleanliness, and proactively identifying and reporting hazards to leadership
• Consult with the supervisor on vehicular problems and performance 
• Perform preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment
• Other job duties as