AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN, MASTER (HEAVY SHOP) GENERAL SERVICES
Posted 30+ days ago
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN, MASTER (HEAVY SHOP) GENERAL SERVICES
City of Newport News - Virginia (VA)
CDL BREAKTHROUGH BONUS PROGRAM - Click here for details! Estimated Hiring Range $56,611.89 - $66,457.43 - Based on education and experience $3000 annual supplemental pay and $1500 annual tool allowance GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES Under limited supervision, this position performs the most complex truck, and heavy equipment mechanic work to include hydraulic, electrical, and engine repair. Serves as lead worker. Reports to an Operations Superintendent. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs highly specialized diagnostic and repair work related to computerized ignition and fuel injection systems, automatic transmissions, differentials, steering components, and engines; test drives vehicles and equipment to ensure proper operation and performance. Overhauls and rebuilds mechanical components and systems such as diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, and hydraulic, electrical, cooling, brake and suspension systems. Designs complex modifications for heavy trucks and equipment. Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on a variety of trucks, heavy vehicles, and specialized equipment such as tractors, mowing equipment, motor graders, small and large trenchers, and related types of equipment. Completes and maintains records of servicing operations such as work orders and daily status reports; estimates labor time to complete a job; performs state inspections. Serves as a technical expert; provides work direction and assists the Automotive Technicians as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned. PERFORMANCE STANDARD Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE Automotive Repair and Maintenance –Thorough knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of heavy vehicles, specialized equipment and small engines to include procedures for diagnosing malfunctions and performing technical repairs as well as the operation and maintenance of assigned vehicles or equipment. • Safety - Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to the operation and repair of vehicles and equipment. • Supervision - Knowledge of leadership techniques, principles and procedures to provide work direction, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
Required Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Requires to a high school diploma and 4 years of journeyman level automotive mechanic experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 1 year experience with the City of Newport News is preferred. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check; a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit prior to employment and complete the practical portion of the CDL test within 60 days of employment. This position requires pre-employment medical evaluation and substance abuse testing and is subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing. Must obtain a Master Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in Automotive or Medium/Heavy Truck and a Virginia State Inspector License within one year of employment in this position. Must provide and maintain a full set of hand tools and locking toolbox. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work. • Some combination of climbing and balancing to include climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. • May involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds). SENSORY REQUIREMENTS • Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. • Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as odors, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, toxic agents, machinery, heavy equipment, vibrations, or traffic hazards.