What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Technician III position at Collier County?
Performs diagnosis and skilled/general mechanical work involving repair and maintenance of vehicles, light/heavy equipment, fire/emergency vehicles, maintenance equipment, and other automotive/mechanical machinery. Performs as team leader when teamwork is required and provides technical training to other Automotive Technicians.
• Manages shop operations in the absence of the Shop Foreman or other shop managers; during these periods, makes decisions on shop priorities, asset distribution, outsourcing, and repair part purchases.
• Recommends organizational operating procedure and efficiency improvements to the Shop Foreman, Fleet Manager and Division Director.
• Inspects, tests, and diagnoses problems involving various systems/components of vehicles or equipment.
• Examines vehicles/equipment to determine necessary repair or maintenance work; conducts diagnostic testing; consults with drivers or equipment operators to obtain input on problems, assists in diagnosing problems, or prevents future problems; and determines parts/supplies necessary to conduct repairs.
• Performs appropriate repair, removal, replacement, rebuilding, or maintenance work on vehicle/equipment systems and components.
• Performs general welding and fabrication work; rebuilds equipment and repairs body/frame damage; repairs broken/cracked parts or fabricates new parts; repairs and fabricates frames; cuts metal and welds metal components; fills holes and removes minor dents; replaces truck fenders; and repairs bent/damaged trailer ramps.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Test vehicles, machinery, equipment, and parts to ensure proper operations; conducts road tests of vehicles undergoing repair.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with repairing, maintaining, and testing vehicles and equipment.
• Transports, loads and unloads various equipment, parts, and materials used in projects.
• Makes emergency service calls for disabled vehicles/equipment at work sites or on the road.
• Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep tools/equipment in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning vehicles and equipment, or cleaning shop/work areas; repairs fuel island pumps; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment.
• Monitor inventory of Division equipment, parts, tires, tools, and supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials; and picks up/delivers materials as needed.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; reports accidents and incidents.
• Maintains vehicle/equipment service records, warranty records, or other documentation of work activities.
• Maintains an awareness of new parts/equipment, procedures, trends, and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; and attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
• May work on-call as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Three (3) years of related experience.
• Must communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Fingerprinting required.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
• Must possess and maintain valid Forklift Operator Certification or attain certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Must possess and maintain current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician Certifications in both Automobiles and Heavy/Medium Trucks.
• Must be proficient in knowledge and operation of the County Fleet Management computer data system and all County-owned automotive computer diagnostic systems.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL) with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.
- Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
- Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency.
- The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.
- This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
Salary : $29 - $48