Automotive Mechanic

City of Hartford•Ct 06103, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Vacancy is within the Equipment Services Division of the Public Works Department. Under general supervision, performs skilled diagnostic and repair work upon a variety of light municipal fleet vehicles at the journeyman level. Diagnoses electrical and mechanical disorders within a variety of automotive equipment, determining the optimal mode of repair. Repairs, rebuilds, and reconditions automotive equipment such as automobiles, pick-up trucks, vans, motorcycles, scooters, and other specialized gasoline powered equipment. Operates a wrecker/tow truck performing emergency service calls upon disabled municipal vehicles. Modifies and converts ordinary automobiles to police cruisers by installing sirens, prisoner screens, improved springs and suspension systems, emergency lights and other specialized security devices. Performs repairs on brakes, air conditioning systems, power windows, power steering mechanisms, electric ignitions, emissions control systems, standard and four-wheel drive transmissions, differential, rear ends, carburetors, engine tune ups, automotive electrical systems as well as other maintenance tasks. Replaces, adjusts, fine-tunes, and cleans all parts and accessories upon a variety of vehicles as required. Services equipment with gasoline, oil, and grease. Inspects and road tests vehicles which have undergone repair or overhaul. Records labor and replacement part expenditures utilizing standardized departmental forms. The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform additional related duties. This is a 1716 union position.

Requirements

Graduation from a standard high school, vocational school (or its equivalent) including or supplemented by technical courses in or related to automotive mechanics and theory
Two (2) years of full-time work experience as a journeyman automotive mechanic engaged in the repair of a variety of automotive equipment.
Possession of a valid Driver's License is REQUIRED
Must supply your own tools to perform repair tasks.

Nice To Haves

Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application.

Responsibilities

Performs skilled diagnostic and repair work upon a variety of light municipal fleet vehicles at the journeyman level.
Diagnoses electrical and mechanical disorders within a variety of automotive equipment, determining the optimal mode of repair.
Repairs, rebuilds, and reconditions automotive equipment such as automobiles, pick-up trucks, vans, motorcycles, scooters, and other specialized gasoline powered equipment.
Operates a wrecker/tow truck performing emergency service calls upon disabled municipal vehicles.
Modifies and converts ordinary automobiles to police cruisers by installing sirens, prisoner screens, improved springs and suspension systems, emergency lights and other specialized security devices.
Performs repairs on brakes, air conditioning systems, power windows, power steering mechanisms, electric ignitions, emissions control systems, standard and four-wheel drive transmissions, differential, rear ends, carburetors, engine tune ups, automotive electrical systems as well as other maintenance tasks.
Replaces, adjusts, fine-tunes, and cleans all parts and accessories upon a variety of vehicles as required.
Services equipment with gasoline, oil, and grease.
Inspects and road tests vehicles which have undergone repair or overhaul.
Records labor and replacement part expenditures utilizing standardized departmental forms.