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Automotive Technician
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the general supervision of assigned supervisor/foreman in performing preventive maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles and/or turf equipment powered by gasoline and diesel engines such as tire repair/ replacement and battery exchanges. Performs preventive/periodic maintenance and inspections to the drive train, suspension, fuel, ignition, electrical, braking, cooling, cranking, and other systems with automotive equipment (including tractors and golf/electric carts). Sharpens lawn mowing implements and blades and performs maintenance to maintain the working condition of mowing equipment. Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs equipment problems and failures by conducting maintenance and inspection of equipment. Retrieves trouble codes by using hand held code readers. Checks, adjusts, and diagnoses operating conditions such as oil and grease levels to prevent system failures and breakdowns. Reviews vehicles operating and procedure manuals to ensure proper preventative maintenance is performed. Ensures maintenance and inspections are performed in a timely manner to ensure availability of vehicles and equipment. Interacts and communicates verbally and in writing with a variety of staff and management from several divisions in order to facilitate the timely service of vehicles and equipment. Maintains and documents job history on work orders to accurately depict the service visit and to facilitate flat rate billing process. Inspects and documents conditions of equipment and report damages found not related to repair request. Loads and transport vehicles or equipment to and from working area. Cleans residual film from vehicles and equipment upon completion. Keeps tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized, and in good working condition.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a variety of staff members and management. Requires the ability to operate equipment and mechanical tools such as hydraulic pneumatic tools, electric tools, hand held scanners, code readers, impact guns and various hand tools. Requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time and traverse over uneven surfaces. Requires the ability to operate an automobile to and from various working stations. Requires ability to perform manual work which will involve bending, reaching, handling, crouching, climbing, balancing, and lifting equipment and materials, which can weigh up to 50 lbs. or up to 100 lbs. with assistance. May require the ability to operate vehicles including tandem axle trucks as needed.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed outdoors and in a shop environment. May be exposed to changing weather conditions, dust, and odors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to read, write, and understand written and verbal instructions with one (1) year experience preforming routine maintenance on motor vehicles and/or equipment; or any combination of experience or training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Must possess and maintain a valid driver license as a condition of continued employment. Must possess or obtain within one (1) year of hire Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications - Auto Maintenance and Light Repair (G1) and Preventive Maintenance Inspection (T8) - and maintain these certifications as a condition of continued employment. Additional ASE certifications preferred. Must possess or obtain within six (6) months of employment and maintain a valid Class "B" Tennessee Commercial Driver's License as a condition of continued employment. Basic knowledge of electrical and plumbing equipment preferred.
The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the EXECEPTION of “first responders”, must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee House Bill 105, "first responder means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel and dispatchers of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service departments."
The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov.
The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the exception of "first responders", must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee Senate Bill No. 29, "first responder" means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel.
The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov.
