Shop Technician

Canyon County•Caldwell, ID

About The Position

The Shop Technician repairs and maintains County Fleet Department and contract vehicles and equipment, including possible emergency vehicle up-fitting and police car fabrication. The work is performed primarily indoors, though the technician may be exposed to inclement weather. The position is supervised by the Fleet Director, with a Lead Shop Technician available to provide guidance on uncommon issues or situations. The technician performs general and preventive maintenance, diagnoses and repairs automotive and equipment systems, and works on sophisticated emergency equipment used in public safety. The role also involves welding and fabrication, modifying police vehicles, and installing and wiring lighting, electronic, and communications equipment. The technician works cooperatively with coworkers and the public, follows County policies and safety practices and automotive industry standards, and may collect and preserve mechanical evidence from vehicles for reconstruction purposes. The position requires on-call availability after normal business hours to respond to emergencies. A high school diploma or GED and two years of specialized coursework in automotive maintenance and repair are required. Four or more years of technically related experience are preferred; an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Two years of specialized coursework in automotive maintenance and repair.
Valid Idaho driver’s license, which must be maintained.
Obtain an Air Conditioner Recovery Certification within two years of hire.
Obtain a Radar Certification Equipment license within two years of hire.
Obtain a DEQ, A, B, Tank Operator Certification within one year of hire.
Successfully complete a background investigation.
Familiarity with emergency vehicle up-fitting and police car fabrication.
Proficiency in operating, repairing, and maintaining heavy equipment, hydraulic systems, and automotive systems, including engines, electrical systems, and drivetrains.
Welding and component fabrication skills, including electric and acetylene welding.
Knowledge of safe practices for air-powered equipment, lifts, hoists, and tire breakdown equipment.
Proficiency using personal computers and software for maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs.
Ability to use diagnostic and electronic equipment for repairs.
Skill in operating mechanical tools, heavy equipment, and vehicles.
Ability to follow instructions and understand repair manuals.
Integrity and inventiveness in assigned tasks.
Effective oral and written communication with the public and colleagues.
Ability to perform varied tasks accurately and efficiently under time-sensitive deadlines.
Ability to communicate detailed or important information clearly and effectively, with or without accommodation.
Sufficient hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, to hear normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
Visual acuity, with or without accommodation, to read instructions and review and organize documents.
Manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to operate automotive shop tools and specialized diagnostic equipment and adjust equipment.
Mobility, flexibility, agility, strength, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work under vehicles and in confined spaces, remove and replace parts, and work in an automotive shop.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of technically related experience.
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on fleet vehicles, contract vehicles, and related equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance, including oil changes, brake jobs, tire rotations, and alignments.
Repair hydraulic systems, drivetrains, suspension systems, hoses and belts, steering systems, heating and air-conditioning systems, ventilation systems, and emissions systems.
Troubleshoot and repair sophisticated technical emergency equipment associated with public safety.
Weld and fabricate equipment and parts, including shields and gun racks.
Modify police vehicles, including installing and wiring lighting, electronics, and communications equipment.
Work cooperatively and constructively with coworkers and members of the public to provide public service.
Collect and preserve mechanical evidence from vehicles for reconstruction purposes.
Perform work in accordance with County policies, procedures, safety practices, and automotive industry standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Be available to work on call after normal business hours to respond to emergencies.