Fleet Services Automotive Technician I - Light-Duty

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

44d • 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 at time of application
• Valid AZ driver license is at time of appointment
• Ability to lift and carry up to seventy-five pounds
• Ability to safely operate assigned vehicles and other powered equipment
• Ability to work in extremes of heat, humidity, dust, cold
• Ability to safely wear required safety clothing and equipment
• Ability to work with or in the presence of obnoxious odors
• Ability to work with noxious or potentially hazardous chemicals, compounds or products
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders and stairs to reach and work upon elevated or below-grade work platforms and job sites
• Ability to differentiate between colors
• Bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting, and stooping
• Grasping
• Hearing in noisy areas on a radio, behind themselves
• Speaking in person, on a phone, on a radio
• Vision must be able to operate a motor vehicle, operate a commercial vehicle, operate machinery, operate forklift/power industrial equipment, distinguish color, have depth perception, have peripheral vision
• Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds

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

• The hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED