Fleet Services Automotive Technician I - Light-Duty

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Services Automotive Technician I (Light-Duty) position resides in the Fleet Services Department providing trades or craftsman duties above the helper level, repairing and maintaining light-duty cars and trucks up to one (1) ton. Participates in repair activities and complies with written procedures and industry standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate
• One year of experience maintaining and repairing cars and trucks weighing up to one ton.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum two (2) years experience within the last four (4) years working as an automotive preventative maintenance technician.
• Experience in maintaining and repairing automobiles or light trucks.
• ASE certifications in Automotive Series.
• Experience with/knowledge of using various software applications such as a fleet management system and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Performs routine preventative maintenance on light-duty gas, diesel, hybrid, and electric cars trucks up to one (1) ton.
• Conducts daily inspections of the service bay ensuring a clean and safe work environment.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties.
• Operates tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
• Inspects and replaces electrical components such as batteries, light bulbs, and switches.
• Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives, adjusting controls, and updating systems.
• Updates vehicle repair and maintenance records using electronic fleet management software.
• Complies with state vehicle emission program standards.
• Upfits vehicles with auxiliary equipment such as emergency lighting, winches, and toolboxes.

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• generous health insurance coverage
• retirement plans
• flexible work schedules
• generous family leave policy
• wellness programs
• opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees