Auto Tech IV

Tulsa County

48d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, coordinates and supervises the maintenance and repair services for the County fleet by performing the following duties. This is a Safety-Sensitive Position as defined under Oklahoma Statute Title 63 § 427.8. All candidates conditionally offered transfer, promotion or initial hiring into a DOT/safety-sensitive position shall submit to testing for drugs and alcohol and test negative before performing any job functions that are safety-sensitive or require a CDL. External job applicants with a confirmed positive drug or alcohol test result shall be denied employment and shall be required to wait one year before applying for another position within Tulsa County.

Requirements

Skill in the supervision and coordination of automotive maintenance and repair.
Skill in the use and operation of tools and machinery used in automotive maintenance and repair.
Skill in automotive diagnostic equipment.
Knowledge of inventory control techniques and garage shop polices.
Knowledge of the latest automotive equipment and repair techniques.
Knowledge of routine safety procedures for an automotive garage.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in repairing heavy duty automotive equipment.
Knowledge of operating principles of gasoline and diesel engines.
Knowledge of mechanical repair of heavy duty trucks and construction equipment.
Knowledge of best practices safety precautions.
Knowledge of multi-meter function and operation.
Knowledge of all computer systems and on-board diagnostic systems.
Knowledge of the use of a wide variety of tools and precision equipment, many requiring fine adjustments with close tolerance.
Knowledge of the use R12, R134, and R12344YF refrigerant.
Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to use front end alignment machines, automotive diagnostic equipment, and automotive repair tools.
Ability to trouble shoot and repair malfunctioning equipment, including computer operated automotive equipment.
Ability to plan, organize, and control the work of others.
Ability to diagnose defects in automotive equipment.
Ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific problems.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to interpret and work from sketches and pencil diagrams.
Ability to diagnose and repair electronic controlled equipment.
Ability to isolate and test electronic sensors.
Ability to stay abreast of current trends in automotive technology.
Ability to maintain the physical stamina necessary to perform heavy manual labor.
Knowledge of automotive computer diagnostic software.
Knowledge of spreadsheet software.
Knowledge of word processing software.
Knowledge of Internet software and Inventory Control software.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Two years of training in a formal apprentice program or vocational-technical training in automotive repair technology.
Over three years satisfactory full-time paid employment in an automotive technician position or a related job.
One year of supervisory experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and employees of the organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumferences, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, of diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License possessed for at least 6 months.
Defensive Driving with Tulsa County within 6 months of hired.
ASE Certified or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one additional year of satisfactory full-time paid employment for one year of the required education, with a maximum substitution of two years.

Responsibilities

Supervise the work of subordinates and inspect the completion of work requests.
Report on the equipment and parts needed to complete a work request.
Report on the equipment and parts used for inventory purposes.
Complete general maintenance on all fleet equipment, as assigned, including front end alignments, oil changes, and filter changes.
Complete major repairs, including engines replacements, brake jobs, transmission repairs, and repairing heating and air conditioning systems.
Inspect completed repairs performed by subordinates.
Train new employees.
Oversee and inspect the work performed by outside vendors.
Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
Maintain safe working conditions; identify and correct or report unsafe conditions in work areas.
Snow removal, sand bagging, and cleaning of properties.
Complete and fill out all assigned work orders and assigned documents.
Directly supervises six employees in the Mechanic Shop.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.