NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Automotive Technician I
Employment Services, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23.60/hr - $34.67/hr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Automotive Technician I to join the City of Lakeland's Public Works/Fleet department. The role involves performing semi-skilled preventative maintenance and repair of selected automotive equipment, ensuring high-quality work through the use of technical manuals and reference materials.
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Responsibilities
Repairs, services, and performs preventive maintenance on City vehicles; manufacturer's reference materials and Fleet Management checklists are used for the specific equipment being maintained
Diagnoses and troubleshoots vehicle components and systems before repairing or ordering parts or materials
Verifies the manufacturer's warranty expiration date, time, and mileage with shop foremen
Obtains shop foreman's authorization before performing major or otherwise costly repairs
Conducts research on the maintenance history of subject vehicles before performing major repairs
Orders parts and materials for required repairs after thorough diagnosis
Physically verifies receipt of correct parts before their installation
Completes assigned repairs and assists skilled technicians with major repairs on various types of motorized equipment
Reports missing or broken tools to the shop foremen
Completes work orders for each vehicle, detailing the repair description, repair codes, time required, shop parts, and fluids used
Verifies and records the current meter reading
May be required to participate and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements
May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department
Position is designated as Mission Critical
Performs maintenance and servicing of shop equipment
Complies with EPA, Division of Storm Water, OSHA, and DOT requirements regarding safety, environmental, and transportation programs
Performs shop and parking area cleanup as tasked and upon observation of cleanup requirements
Performs related work as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED
Two years of work experience in repairing and maintaining automotive-type equipment or completion of an automotive technician program at a vocational school
Must possess a valid Class 'A' Commercial driver's license with a tanker endorsement or be capable of obtaining the license within one year of employment
Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number
Must provide their own tools suitable for use on the City's motorized equipment
At least one ASE current certification or completion of one ASE certification within one year of employment
Copy of a certificate for completion of an automotive technician program at a vocational school, if applicable
Preferred
Completion of automotive vocational or technical coursework preferred
Master ASE certification preferred
Benefits
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
Sick Leave Pool
Family & Medical Leave
Pension Plan
Holidays
Funeral Leave
Jury/Witness Duty
Military Leave
Maternity Leave
Leave of Absence Without Pay
Longevity Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Suggestion Awards
Direct Deposit of Paycheck
Uniforms/Equipment
Parking
Break Periods
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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