Automotive Technician III

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Frankfort, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Fleet Management is looking for an ASE Certified automotive mechanical repair technician. This position involves performing complex automotive mechanical repairs, preventive maintenance, and diagnostics in an automotive repair and maintenance garage environment. The role also includes providing senior-grade training assistance and mentorship to less experienced automotive mechanics, observing and advising the shop supervisor on repair quality, and performing major mechanical repairs and computer diagnostics on powertrain management systems. Responsibilities extend to the removal, repair, or replacement of major mechanical component assemblies such as engines, transmissions, transfer cases, and drive axle assemblies. The technician will perform precise diagnosis and mechanical repairs on automotive system modules and electronics using current diagnostic equipment, and utilize their knowledge to mentor and assist team members. Expert-level knowledge and skills in brake systems are required, as well as accurate analysis and mechanical repairs for automotive drivability issues, including drivetrain, driveline components, and suspension. The role also involves accurate troubleshooting, repair, and service of automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems using current service and test equipment, and performing preventive maintenance procedures like oil changes, vehicle inspections, tire rotations, and tire mounting/balancing.

Requirements

Extensive automotive mechanical repair experience with ASE certifications.
Good computer skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
High school graduate.
Must have five years of automotive and/or equipment repair technical experience.
Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this classification.
Must be Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified in any three of the medium/ heavy truck or automobile test series, one of which must be diesel engines, gasoline engines, or engine repair.
Must be ASE certified in AC recovery.
Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical school training in automotive/truck repair or a related area will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Performs complex automotive mechanical repairs, preventive maintenance, diagnostics in an automotive repair and maintenance garage environment.
Provides senior grade training assistance and mentorship to less experienced automotive mechanics.
Observes and advises shop supervisor of the quality of repairs being performed.
Performs major mechanical repairs and computer diagnostics on powertrain management systems.
Conducts the removal, mechanical repair or replacement of major mechanical component assemblies such as engines, transmissions, transfer cases and drive axle assemblies.
Performs precise diagnosis and mechanical repairs on automotive system modules and electronics utilizing the most current diagnostic equipment, utilize their knowledge and experience to mentor, train and assist all other team members when needed.
Required to possess expert level brake systems knowledge and skills.
Performs accurate analysis and mechanical repairs to correct automotive drivability issues including drivetrain and driveline components and suspension.
Performs accurate troubleshooting repair and service on automotive heating ventilation and air conditioning systems utilizing the most current service and test equipment.
Performs preventive maintenance procedures including oil changes, vehicle inspections, tire rotations, tire mounting and balancing.