Limited Term Automotive Equipment Technician

AT&T•Addison, IL

5d•$51,740 - $72,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Automotive Equipment Technician diagnoses, maintains, and repairs a diversified fleet of vehicles and other motorized and non-motorized equipment. The work includes operating and maintaining motor vehicles and motor-driven tools; dispensing gasoline; cleaning, lubricating, and painting vehicles; and performing preventive maintenance, inspections, adjustments, repairs, and overhauls on vehicle systems and associated equipment, including brakes, electrical, ignition, cooling, and transmission systems, as well as construction trailers. The technician maintains knowledge of new automotive and heavy-equipment technology and service procedures; repairs, services, and tests electrical- and hydraulic-powered equipment such as aerial lifts, generators, pumps, winches, specialized underground equipment, and compressors; and receives, records, and analyzes reports of vehicle and tool problems. The role prioritizes repair requests, recommends and distributes workloads, orders or assists with ordering parts, and maintains parts-room inventory. It also estimates repair costs, arranges and evaluates outside repair services, analyzes bills, and may include minor body repairs. The technician uses automotive and power tools, welding equipment, and related written materials, follows safety practices, wears appropriate safety equipment, and performs comparable duties as assigned. This is a temporary, fixed-term position based in Addison, Illinois, with a 40-hour workweek. Assignments may involve driving vehicles subject to state weight restrictions and corresponding Department of Transportation requirements.

Requirements

Valid state driver's license.
Non-negligent driving record.
Meet the 300-pound weight limit due to safety restrictions.
Ability to pass a Department of Transportation physical.
Ability to lift and move up to 100 pounds.
Certification in five categories of National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Medium/Heavy Truck Mechanics Certification, or equivalent certification from an automobile or medium-truck manufacturer, trade school, or equivalent state license or certification.
Minimum age of 18 for applicable assignments.
For assignments involving vehicles exceeding 26,000 pounds, may need a Class A Commercial Driver's License after proper training and qualification on state and company driving tests.
May need ability to drive a vehicle with manual transmission, depending on assignment.
Satisfactory attendance record and performance ratings in the present job.
Satisfactory security investigation results, unless previously required.
Meet mandated Department of Transportation exam standards for assignments involving vehicles exceeding state-established weight restrictions; the exams include medical history and a complete physical.
Meet other factors that may vary based on work-group requirements.

Nice To Haves

Class A Commercial Driver's License is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, maintain, and repair a diversified fleet of vehicles and other motorized and non-motorized equipment.
Operate and maintain motor vehicles and motor-driven tools.
Dispense gasoline; clean, lubricate, and paint motor vehicles.
Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, adjustments, repairs, and overhauls on vehicle-associated equipment, including brakes, electrical, ignition, cooling, and transmission systems, and construction trailers.
Maintain working knowledge of new automotive and heavy-equipment technologies and service procedures.
Repair, service, and test electrical- and hydraulic-powered equipment, including aerial lifts, generators, pumps, winches, specialized underground equipment, and compressors.
Receive, record, and analyze reports of trouble involving company vehicles and tools.
Prioritize repair requests and prepare and distribute recommended workloads.
Order or assist with ordering vehicle and specialized-equipment parts and maintain inventory and stock levels in the motor vehicle parts room.
Estimate repair costs; negotiate and arrange service repairs with outside agencies or vendors; evaluate vendor performance; and analyze and classify bills.
Repair minor body damage when required.
Use standard and major automotive tools, power tools, welding equipment, and associated written materials.
Use and wear appropriate safety equipment and follow established safety practices and procedures.
Perform other comparable duties as assigned.
Position AT&T as the premier provider of choice.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid time off and holidays, with eligibility and amounts varying by bargaining group and service
Sick leave
Paid parental leave
Adoption reimbursement
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life and accidental death insurance
Supplemental benefits, including critical illness, accident hospital indemnity, and group legal programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Employee discounts of up to 50% on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet and fiber where available, and AT&T phone