MOTOR VEHICLE TECH II

Lower Rio Grande Valley D•Weslaco, TX

61d

About The Position

Performs routine (journey-level) motor vehicle maintenance and repair work. Work involves repairing or replacing worn or broken parts; performing preventive maintenance activities; and servicing motor vehicle equipment and related gasoline, diesel, or alternative fuel engine-powered equipment. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Exchanges, rebuilds, and overhauls motors, transmissions, carburetors, and other motor vehicle components and systems. Must be flexible to work evening and weekend hours as required. Performs vehicle cleaning both interior and exterior. Documents repairs and routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment. Performs work in emergency situations as required. Coordinates and performs wrecker service to pick-up wrecked or disabled vehicles. Checks and repairs electrical and cooling systems. Performs oil and filter changes, transmission service, brake and suspension repair, tire installation and repair, wheel alignments, air conditioning diagnosis and repair, state vehicle inspections, and other scheduled maintenance. Performs minor engine tune-ups and makes required adjustments on motor vehicles’ motors and engines. Performs motor vehicle body repair work and touch-up painting. Performs safety and emissions inspections. Tests motors and engines for satisfactory performance. Installs after-market accessories and equipment. Maintains records of work performed and parts used. Uses on-board or hand-held electronic diagnostic equipment and other specialized tools and equipment to isolate and adjust malfunctions. Assists in performing inventories of parts and equipment. May tear down inboard and outboard gasoline boat motors or marine diesel engines; inspect, repair, or replace defective parts; and reassemble the motors. May maintain and repair heavy construction equipment. Performs other such related duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

Experience in motor vehicle maintenance and repair work.
Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent, supplemented by technical courses in motor vehicle maintenance and repair, is generally preferred.
Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
Knowledge of motor vehicle.
Maintenance, of repair techniques, and of safety practices and principles.
Skill in the use of tools and equipment.
Ability to follow instructions, to make repairs, and to use tools and equipment.
Requires a certification from the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence or ability to obtain within the first year of employment.
Requires a valid Texas Commercial driver’s license or ability to obtain within the first year of employment.
This position is classified as a safety sensitive position in accordance with FTA’s rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

The ability to communicate in English and Spanish is preferred.
Texas Motor Vehicle Safety Inspector license and Texas Certified Tow Operator preferred.

Responsibilities

Repairs or replacing worn or broken parts
Performing preventive maintenance activities
Servicing motor vehicle equipment and related gasoline, diesel, or alternative fuel engine-powered equipment
Exchanges, rebuilds, and overhauls motors, transmissions, carburetors, and other motor vehicle components and systems
Performs vehicle cleaning both interior and exterior
Documents repairs and routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment
Coordinates and performs wrecker service to pick-up wrecked or disabled vehicles
Checks and repairs electrical and cooling systems
Performs oil and filter changes, transmission service, brake and suspension repair, tire installation and repair, wheel alignments, air conditioning diagnosis and repair, state vehicle inspections, and other scheduled maintenance
Performs minor engine tune-ups and makes required adjustments on motor vehicles’ motors and engines
Performs motor vehicle body repair work and touch-up painting
Performs safety and emissions inspections
Tests motors and engines for satisfactory performance
Installs after-market accessories and equipment
Maintains records of work performed and parts used
Uses on-board or hand-held electronic diagnostic equipment and other specialized tools and equipment to isolate and adjust malfunctions
Assists in performing inventories of parts and equipment
May tear down inboard and outboard gasoline boat motors or marine diesel engines; inspect, repair, or replace defective parts; and reassemble the motors
May maintain and repair heavy construction equipment
Performs other such related duties as may be assigned