Automotive Tech Apprentice ll - Automotive Tech Sr - Beaumont TX

VetJobs•Beaumont, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position may be filled at the Automotive Technician Apprentice II, Automotive Technician, or Automotive Technician Sr. level, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The employee performs maintenance and repairs on Entergy-owned, leased, and rented equipment, including more complex repairs and maintenance under the applicable level of supervision. The role requires safely traveling to jobsites in an Entergy vehicle and working with customers to minimize disruption to line activity. Employees may advance when they meet applicable qualifications and complete the required skills assessment. At the Apprentice II level, the technician diagnoses and repairs electrical systems, engines, transmissions, aerial systems, chassis, and automotive HVAC systems; performs routine internal-combustion-engine, exhaust, and emissions repairs; searches electronic sources for equipment and repair information; and uses task-specific mechanical tools. The role also includes basic cutting, welding, and fabrication. During off-system storm response, the employee will be accompanied by an Automotive Hydraulic Technician and may be asked to support storm operations as needed. At the Automotive Technician level, the employee performs the Apprentice II work and more advanced tasks, plans and lays out work details with Class 3 supervision, and assists with tasks and development of less-skilled employees. The technician uses diagnostic tools and schematics to diagnose and repair electronic, engine, transmission, and aerial systems, with expert diagnostic-tool and DVOM skills and advanced knowledge of automotive electrical systems, engines, emissions, and hydraulics. The position is based in Beaumont, Texas, is nonexempt, has one opening, and requires travel of up to 25%. No relocation is offered.

Requirements

Meet the qualifications, experience, special qualifications, physical qualifications, and personal qualifications for Automotive Technician Apprentice I.
For Apprentice II, have at least two years of qualified experience as an Automotive Technician Apprentice I, equivalent related-work experience, or automotive or related certification from an accredited institution.
For Automotive Technician, meet all Apprentice II qualifications and have at least two years of qualified experience as an Automotive Technician Apprentice II, equivalent related-work experience, or automotive or related certification from an accredited institution.
Complete assigned Fleet Management manufacturer computer-based training within 12 months at the Apprentice II level.
Obtain IFPS certification; new hires at Apprentice II level or above must obtain it within six months of employment.
Obtain automotive HVAC certification through an EPA-approved source such as ASE or MACS within 12 months.
Meet all equipment weight qualifications, including aerial-bucket weight restrictions.
Be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
For Automotive Technician-level work, demonstrate expert diagnostic-tool use, high automotive electrical knowledge, and expert DVOM use.
For Automotive Technician-level work, understand electrical schematics and diagnose sensors, switches, and other circuit components.
For Automotive Technician-level work, have advanced understanding of internal combustion engines, emission-control systems, and hydraulics, including the ability to research and understand hydraulic schematics.
Complete an appropriate skills assessment for advancement.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repairs on Entergy-owned, leased, and rented equipment, including complex repairs as appropriate to the position level.
Diagnose and correct issues with electrical, electronic, engine, transmission, and aerial systems using diagnostic tools and schematics.
Use a DVOM to test voltage, resistance, and continuity and to diagnose vehicle and equipment electrical systems.
Repair internal combustion engines, exhaust systems, emission control systems, steering, suspension, and automotive HVAC systems.
Find equipment identification, inspection, repair, fluid-capacity, and torque-specification information using electronic sources.
Use task-specific mechanical tools, including torque wrenches, dial indicators, and dial calipers.
Perform basic cutting, welding, and fabrication.
Travel safely to jobsites in an Entergy vehicle and work with customers to minimize interruption to line activity.
Participate in off-system storm response as needed; Apprentice II employees will be accompanied by an Automotive Hydraulic Technician.
At the Automotive Technician level, plan and lay out work details and assist with tasks and development of less-skilled employees.
Complete assigned manufacturer bucket, digger, and PDM training when classroom training is available.