Light Vehicle/Automotive Technician

City of Raleigh North Carolina • Raleigh, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Light Vehicle/Automotive Technician joins the Fleet Management Operations team and helps maintain the city’s light-duty vehicles while leading a team of technicians. The role diagnoses and repairs heavy- and light-duty vehicles and equipment, performs preventive maintenance, responds to field repair needs, and supports shop operations and inventory. The technician may also perform facility, stormwater, and fuel-system maintenance and complete job-related and safety training. The Fleet Management Operations division maintains more than 4,700 fleet assets and has a team of 81 professionals.

The position works Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Work is typically performed outdoors, near moving traffic, in vehicles, or in a shop, with occasional work in an office or similar indoor environment. The role involves very heavy physical effort and frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, with occasional exposure to extreme temperatures, fumes or airborne particles, hazardous substances, and loud noise.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, and 1 to 3 years of experience in automotive repair, vehicle electronics, or a related field; an equivalent combination of training and/or experience may be substituted.
• Valid North Carolina Class C driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record, or ability to obtain it within 60 days of hire.
• Valid North Carolina Class B commercial driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• Air Conditioning Refrigerant Handler’s Certification (EPA Section 609), or ability to obtain it within 120 days of hire.
• North Carolina State Safety and Emission Inspector’s License, or ability to obtain it within 120 days of hire.
• Ability to learn and routinely apply new technologies.
• Ability to perform job-related activities beyond vehicle maintenance, potentially including shop operations, facility maintenance, stormwater maintenance, and fuel-system maintenance.
• Ability to complete job-related and safety training, which may include lockout/tagout, confined-space entry, ladder safety, CPR, respirator, and emergency evacuation training.
• Knowledge of vehicle and equipment maintenance, repair practices, safety principles, recordkeeping, customer service, relevant laws and regulations, and specialized equipment.
• Skill in diagnosing and evaluating repair needs, inspecting vehicles and equipment, organizing work and records, operating tools and equipment, using computers and relevant software, and communicating effectively.
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment, maintain operational vehicles, perform quality control, solve technical problems, organize files and shop databases, and service and repair automotive, police, and emergency equipment.
• Ability to exert more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification(s).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair heavy- and light-duty vehicles and equipment systems, including HVAC, engines, brakes, steering, and suspension.
• Diagnose and evaluate mechanical and electrical problems; determine whether components should be repaired or replaced, considering cost and service life; and determine when external service is needed.
• Respond to road calls and perform field repairs; request towing or transport vehicles to vendors for warranty repairs as appropriate.
• Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles, parks equipment, and equipment systems; monitor maintenance schedules; perform front-end alignments; maintain suspension systems; identify wear and safety issues; and fabricate parts, tools, and equipment as required.
• Enter and update work-order and activity data, and maintain activity logs, records, files, and reports.
• Review parts inventory, research requirements, initiate orders, issue parts and supplies, and maintain inventory records.
• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and upkeep of the shop, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Provide direction to other technicians and help ensure work meets standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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