Automotive Technician I

City of Casper•Central Services Garage - Casper, WY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Automotive Technician, your day starts at 8:00 a.m. with assignments from the Fleet Service Writer. You’ll diagnose, service, and repair a variety of City vehicles and equipment, keeping our fleet safe, reliable, and ready to serve the community. The work includes everything from light- to medium-duty vehicles, such as police vehicles, half-ton trucks, and sedans, to equipment such as mowers, tractors, and skid steers. You’ll work in a great team environment with a well-equipped shop featuring heated floors to keep you comfortable during the winter months. Technicians are required to provide their own tools. The ideal candidate will have outstanding customer service and knowledge pertaining to engines, drive trains, heating and air conditioning systems, and servicing. The hours of operation are from 8am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Incumbents are responsible for performing routine preventative maintenance and repair on vehicles and equipment in the Municipal Fleet.

Requirements

Knowledge of Customer Service principles.
Knowledge of Proper use of basic tools and equipment.
Knowledge of Basic engine repair techniques.
Knowledge of Basic automotive maintenance and repair principles and practices.
Knowledge of Basic welding techniques.
Knowledge of Basic recording keeping principles and practices.
Knowledge of Safety procedures.
Ability to Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
Ability to Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to Use a variety of basic tools and equipment.
Ability to Develop skills in welding.
Ability to Maintain a variety of shop and repair records.
Ability to Become proficient in all equipment, machinery and/or software required to accomplish assigned tasks.
Ability to Learn diagnostic devices utilized in identifying vehicle and/or equipment malfunctions.
Ability to Learn the operation and care of hydraulic equipment.
Ability to Learn the operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of City-owned light and heavy equipment.
Ability to Learn the methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in routine welding and fabrication work.
Ability to Learn to accurately determine mechanical repair needs and estimate the cost and time of repairs.
Ability to Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to Follow written and verbal instructions and direction.
Ability to Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately report all accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
Skill in Maintaining and repairing vehicles and equipment.
Skill in Detecting and diagnosing basic vehicle and equipment malfunctions.
Skill in Reading and comprehending technical repair manuals.
Skill in Maintaining records.
Skill in Utilizing applicable tools and equipment of the trade.
Skill in Operating modern office equipment, software, and operating systems/applications.
Skill in Operating hand and power tools.
Skill in Operating in a courteous, knowledgeable and tactful manner with staff and general public.
Skill in Oral and written communication sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.
Six months of experience performing automotive maintenance and repair work.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Wyoming driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs routine preventive maintenance on vehicles and/or equipment to include oil changes, tire inspection, fluids, etc. may utilize computerized diagnostics.
May be assigned to the Municipal Golf Course to perform regular maintenance and repairs on the golf course fleet throughout the season.
Performs mechanical repairs and overhaul work on various types of light equipment such as mowers and power tools in addition to light to heavy duty vehicles and trucks. May assist with heavy equipment such as backhoes, front end loaders, graders, dump trucks, tractors, paving equipment, street sweepers, snow plows and other types of municipal fleet.
Basic fabrication and repairs on metal parts using welding equipment.
Enters daily service notes on work orders including parts and supplies used in vehicle repairs and maintenance.
Assists other mechanics in the performance of mechanical repairs as required.
Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.