Automotive Mechanic, Kenwood

BCPS • Baltimore, MD

8d • $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled diagnostic, repair, and maintenance work on school buses, automobiles, light and medium duty trucks, and related equipment. Assists in major repair work and advanced electronic diagnostics. Inspects school buses, trucks, and cars in accordance with Maryland vehicle laws. Operates buses, trucks, automobiles, and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned of similar scope and complexity.

Requirements

• Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent.
• Two years of experience in skilled automotive and/or truck diagnostic, repair and maintenance work.
• Note:Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effectively in the class may be considered.
• Possession of a class C Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required at time of employment.
• Possession of a valid commercial, class B Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required within six months of hire. (The class B license may require endorsements and/or the absence of certain restrictions.)
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of automotive repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of automotive parts, components, and systems.
• Knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in automotive repair and maintenance.
• Skill in automotive and/or truck diagnostic, repair and maintenance work.
• Skill in the diagnosis of automotive malfunctions.
• Ability to complete assignments by established deadlines.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes automotive malfunctions.
• Inspects, adjusts, repairs, and replaces various automotive components and systems such as brakes, ignitions, exhaust systems, and suspensions.
• Repairs and replaces starters, alternators and other automotive components.
• Maintains logs and reports for maintenance accountability.
• Makes minor repairs to sheet metal and fiberglass panels.
• Replaces tires.
• Repairs tires.
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance on vehicles.
• Keeps work areas clean and orderly.
• Cleans and cares for tools and equipment.
• Keeps inventoried parts in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Responds to calls for road service.
• Transports buses to and from breakdown locations.
• Test drives trucks, buses, automobiles, and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
• Drives trucks, automobiles, and buses among the transportation shop locations.
• Assists in major repair work and advanced electronic diagnostics.
• Performs other duties of a similar scope and complexity.

Benefits

• This position may also be eligible for shift differential and longevity as per the AFSCME Master Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding.
• This position is eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System.
• BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.
• Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED