Automotive Mechanic

City of Tucson

9d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Automotive Mechanic position at the City of Tucson’s General Services Department repairs, overhauls, adjusts, and rebuilds vehicles and equipment, including systems such as differentials, transmissions and other components at a skilled journey level. Work is performed under the supervision of a Fleet Services Supervisor. This position does not supervise.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of relevant directly related experience
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License
• Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Certification or equivalent must be obtained within 90 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment of this position.
• State of Arizona Emissions Inspector Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment of this position.
• Forklift Operator Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment of this position.

Nice To Haves

• Any Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Automobile & Light Truck Certification (A1 - A8)

Responsibilities

• Disassembles and inspects vehicles and parts for wear, defects, and issues.
• Uses precision measuring tools and diagnostic equipment to test and identify mechanical issues.
• Disassembles and inspects vehicles, parts, and systems including engines, transmissions, drivetrains, and differentials.
• Utilizes specialized computer and electronic testing equipment on systems to determine causes of malfunctions.
• Performs onsite emissions testing and outsources testing as necessary.
• Responds to emergency service calls in the field, requiring work in hazardous environments, including traffic.
• Repairs, rebuilds and overhauls worn and defective equipment, parts and systems in various types of vehicles after inspection.
• Adjusts engine components including fuel systems, starters and fuel pumps for optimal performance.
• Performs maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on ignition systems, cooling and heating systems, electrical systems and various other components.
• Performs all repairs in accordance with safety standards and manufacturer guidelines.
• Installs new or repaired parts, reassembles, and performs final inspection and testing in accordance with technical manuals, schematics, graphs, and charts.
• Creates and maintains vehicle records updating and documenting all repairs and maintenance performed on vehicles and equipment in the Asset Management System (AMS).
• Tracks and documents issues identified, parts used, and type of work performed and ensures vehicle maintenance schedule is updated.
• Attends City of Tucson safety, department and unit meetings, and other required training related to the safe use of tools and equipment.
• Optimizes productivity by keeping workspaces clean and organized and inspecting the condition of tool inventory.
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees