Certified Technician - Mechanic- Dallas Water Utilities (Civil Service)

City of Dallas

88d • $28 - $33

About The Position

The Certified Technician applies subject matter expertise, high level knowledge and skills to diagnose automotive equipment problems, coordinate and inspect repair work, and provide training to lower-level mechanics to ensure that automotive repair work is performed properly.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six (6) years of experience in automotive repair.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Three (3) current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications in automotive and/or medium heavy trucks.
• Master Automotive Technician OR a Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician ASE certification must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.
• Must obtain a Texas Class A or B commercial driver's license (CDL) within probationary period.
• Must obtain a Texas State Safety and Emission Testing Certification within probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Automotive Technology plus four (4) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assigns, coordinates, and prioritizes work orders given to mechanics and technicians; approves emergency repair orders to ensure parts needed are ordered so necessary repairs can be made; notifies mechanics that requested parts have been received.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots complicated vehicle repair problems using diagnostic equipment and visual inspection; supports mechanics performing work on vehicles and monitors progress; inspects completed repairs of vehicles to ensure that work was performed according to the work order and that the vehicle is running properly.
• Coordinates and determines work on various vehicles from multiple departments; performs vehicle repair tasks requiring advanced mechanical knowledge and skills; trains and educates lower-level mechanics and technicians on repair tactics and skills.
• Diagnoses electronic engine control systems and interprets serial data; performs road calls on complicated vehicle breakdowns and problems, provides diagnosis in the field, and monitors safety.
• Performs State safety and emissions testing; performs other state inspections to ensure annual registrations are obtained and current.
• Prepares and submits itemized work orders to supervisor based on diagnosis of vehicle problem; drafts, creates, and opens work orders, responds to customer inquiries, and ensures the completion of work orders once the work is done.
• Acts as shift supervisor as required and owns a complete set of maintenance automotive hand tools.
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
• Performs state mandated inspections to ensure appropriate work is completed.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Growth opportunities
• Culture of inclusion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees