Automotive Technician Apprentice ll - Automotive Tech SR.

Entergy • Beaumont, TX

41d • Onsite

About The Position

This position can be filled as an Automotive Technician Apprentice II, Automotive Tech or Automotive Technician Sr. depending on qualifying candidate's experience. The role involves performing complex repairs and maintenance on various equipment, traveling to job sites, and working with customers. Advancement within the apprentice program is based on meeting qualifications, experience, special qualifications, and completing skills assessments. The position requires the ability to use diagnostic tools and schematics to identify and correct issues with electrical systems, engines, transmissions, and aerial systems. It also includes making routine repairs to internal combustion engines, exhaust systems, emission control systems, chassis, steering, and suspension. Basic cutting, welding, and fabrication skills are necessary, and the employee may be required to support off-system storm response. The role also involves advanced diagnostics and repair of various vehicle systems, including hydraulics, and may require assuming supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Must meet all qualifications, experience, and special qualifications for the Automotive Hydraulic Technician Apprentice 1.
• Must have worked for at least two years, and qualified, as a Automotive Hydraulic Technician Apprentice 1, or have had equivalent experience in related work or have automotive or related certification from accredited institution.
• Must complete within 12 months: all manufacturer computer-based training as assigned by Fleet Management.
• Must hold IFPS certification.
• New hires at Apprentice 2 level or above, must obtain IFPS certification within 6 months of employment.
• New Hires at Apprentice 1 level or above, must obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License within the first 6 months of employment.
• Must obtain automotive HVAC certification within 12 months through EPA approved source such as ASE or MACS.
• Will be required to complete manufacture bucket, digger and PDM training as classrooms are available.
• Must be qualified to use diagnostic tool and schematics to identify and correct issues with electrical systems, engine, transmission, and aerial systems on all Entergy owned, leased, or rented equipment.
• Must possess basic automotive electrical knowledge and have ability to use DVOM (Digital Volt-Ohm Meter) for voltage, resistance, and continuity testing.
• Ability to search electronic sources to find information such as equipment identification info, inspection and repair procedures, fluid capacities, and torque specs.
• Ability to accurately use task specific mechanical tools.
• Ability to properly diagnose and repair automotive HVAC systems.
• Basic cutting and welding and fabrication skills.
• Must meet all qualifications, experience, and special qualifications for Automotive Hydraulic Technician Apprentice 2.
• Must have worked at least 2 years and qualified as an Automotive Hydraulic Technician Apprentice 2 or have had equivalent experience in related work or have automotive or related certification from accredited institution.
• Complete understanding of automotive electrical and DVOM usage.
• Ability to find and understand electrical schematics; test and diagnose sensors, switches, and other circuit components.
• Advanced understanding of internal combustion engines and emission control systems.
• Advanced hydraulic understanding.
• Ability to research and understand hydraulic schematics.
• Must meet all qualifications, experience, and special qualifications for Automotive Hydraulic Technician.
• Must have worked at least 2 years and qualified as an Automotive Hydraulic Technician or have had equivalent experience in related work or have automotive or related certification from accredited institution.
• Expert understanding of internal combustion engines and emission control systems, and repair practices – demonstrate by ASE standards below.
• Advanced understanding of hydraulic operations and repair practices – completed Altec bucket, digger and PDM training as Automotive Hydraulic Technician.
• Certified in Arc or Mig or Aluminum welding through accredited institution.
• Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must meet all equipment weight qualifications.
• Ability to climb up and down trucks, ladders, equipment.
• Ability to pick up 50+ lbs.
• Meet all personal qualifications for Apprentice 1 Tech position.
• Meet all personal qualifications for Apprentice 2 Tech position.
• Be capable of assuming supervisory responsibilities.
• Understand importance of always rendering and maintaining first class, courteous service.

Nice To Haves

• ASE certified in at least 3 of the following, or Master certified in A-Series or T-Series: T1-Gasoline Engines; T2-Diesel Engines; T4-Brakes; T6-Electrical/Electronic Systems; T7-HVAC; A6-Electrical/Electronic Systems; A7-HVAC; A8-Engine Performance.
• Excellent time management skills including ability to supervise/lead groups of employees to complete tasks within commit dates and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks and meet experience; special qualifications; and physical qualifications for the Automotive Hydraulic Technician Apprentice 1 and those listed for Apprentice 2 for all Entergy owned, leased, and rented equipment.
• Lead or assist in the more complex repairs and maintenance of all Entergy owned, leased, and rented equipment.
• Perform the following and related tasks with indirect or limited supervision and assist in more complicated task with qualified automotive hydraulic technician; qualified supervisor; qualified manufacturer or vendor representative (Ex: Altec; ITL).
• Travel safely to jobsite in Entergy vehicle and work with customers to complete tasks with minimal interruption to line activity.
• Use diagnostic tools and schematics to identify and correct issues with electrical systems, engine, transmission, and aerial systems on all Entergy owned, leased, or rented equipment.
• Make all necessary and routine repairs to internal combustion engines, exhaust systems, and emission control systems including use of manufacturer task specific tools.
• Make all chassis related repairs to steering and suspension systems.
• Search electronic sources to find information such as equipment identification info, inspection and repair procedures, fluid capacities, and torque specs.
• Accurately use task specific mechanical tools.
• Properly diagnose and repair automotive HVAC systems.
• Perform basic cutting and welding and fabrication skills.
• Will be accompanied by Automotive Hydraulic Technician during off system storm response.
• Will be requested to support off system storms as the need is required.
• Find and use diagnostic tools and schematics to identify and correct issues with electronic systems, engine, transmission, and aerial systems on all Entergy owned, leased, or rented equipment.
• Expertly navigate manufacturer websites for diagnostic and repair information.
• Expertly diagnose and repair electrical systems, emission control systems, automotive HVAC systems, brake systems, suspension control systems, and hydraulic systems found of Entergy equipment.
• Take lead role when working with peer or subordinate technicians to complete tasks in safe and appropriate manner.

Benefits

• Company will pay for 2 certification attempts, and time involved.
• Company will pay for welding certification and time involved for a total of 3 attempts per employee.
• Company will provide the latest and appropriate training material from ASE at no expense to the employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed