Automotive Technician I

North Texas Municipal Water District•Wylie, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automotive Technician I performs fleet maintenance duties including fleet vehicle inspection, preventative maintenance, diagnosis, adjustment, mechanical and electrical repair, scheduling vehicles for maintenance and repair, and maintaining the necessary vehicle records. This position also performs equipment installation duties, comprehensive safety inspection and testing of new vehicles, assembly, installation, removal and repair of special equipment, and reconditioning of used vehicles to prepare them for sale.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Two years experience in automotive, light/medium vehicle, and/or construction equipment diagnostics and repair.
Must have (or obtain within 120 calendar days from date of hire) a Texas State Inspector's license.
Maintains a valid Texas Driver’s License
Proficient skill in using applicable hand and power tools, equipment and mechanical devices of the trade.
Proficient skill in mechanical repair procedures for gasoline and diesel engines.
Proficient skill diagnosing problems and repairing equipment to include electronic and mechanical components and subsystems according to defined codes and specifications.
Proficient skill in using computers and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel and Word.
Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.
Ability to follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Knowledge of automatic and manual shift transmission repair.
Proficient skill in brake repairs to include anti-locking systems, mechanical brakes, air brakes and hydraulic brake systems.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Fleet Maintenance Shop Forman and Automotive Technician IIs, maintains and repairs pickup trucks, service body trucks, grounds equipment, sedans, side by sides, golf carts, ATVs, trailers, Class 8 trucks and trailers used in District operations.
Uses computerized diagnostic analyzer systems and performs diagnostic work on vehicles/equipment.
Adjusts brakes and replaces brake system parts to include air brake and anti-locking systems.
Checks lighting and wiring mechanisms to ensure proper functioning of headlights, spotlights, taillights and parking lights.
Performs preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs on motor vehicles/equipment; as required operates equipment related to these activities.
Performs quality assurance/analysis on repaired vehicles and equipment.
Troubleshoots, tests and repairs electrical systems, electronic ignitions and fuel injection systems.
Completes repair order paperwork and accurately enters data into Fleet Management Information System (FASTER).
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.