NEOGOV · 4 hours ago
Automotive Mechanic (Career Fair)
Tuscaloosa, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$54K/yr - $54K/yr
3+ years expThe City of Tuscaloosa is seeking an Automotive Mechanic to perform repair and maintenance of boats and motor vehicles, along with specialized automotive equipment. The role involves diagnosing malfunctions, performing repairs, and ensuring efficient operation of vehicles through various maintenance tasks.
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Responsibilities
Inspects boats, motor vehicles, and equipment to diagnose malfunctions; examines parts for damage or excessive wear; adjusts, and/or replaces necessary units and related parts
Performs overhaul and repair work on brake, exhaust, fuel, cooling and ignition systems, engines, transmissions, differentials, and rear axle assemblies
Performs the following repair tasks: grinding valves, replacing rings, bearings and universal joints, repairing air conditioners, welding parts, rebuilding starters, generators, carburetors, alternators, radiators, lights and instrument panels, aligning front ends, repairing/replacing shock absorbers, replacing/adjusting headlights, installing/repairing accessories
Performs maintenance, specifically: checking fluid levels, changing oil and filters, replacing tires, batteries and hoses, greasing equipment, pumping gasoline, and washing/cleaning equipment
Tunes engines and tests vehicle performance using standardized diagnostic equipment to ensure efficient operation; test drives vehicles
Performs body shop repair and touch-ups on paint jobs; refers vehicles to body shop as needed
Operates automotive maintenance and repair equipment in the performance of duties, specifically: brake turning machines, battery charger, diagnostic instruments and software, air wrenches, grease guns, sander, drill press, and hand tools
Responds to requests for information from officials, employees, vendors, and general public; responds to requests for service
Maintains effective operation of service truck; keeps vehicle/equipment service and maintenance records
Prepares and/or receives forms, logs, reports or other documents associated with daily responsibilities of this position; processes and forwards
Performs general cleaning/housekeeping tasks associated with maintaining shop areas
Recommends policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of quality services by the department
Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles in day to day activities
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner
Must meet regular attendance requirements
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
Three years of experience in automotive repair or a related field required
Must obtain and maintain certification in freon recovery within six months of date of hire
Must possess and maintain an Alabama driver's license
This job classification is considered to be safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screens
Must be able to operate a variety of mechanical and automotive repair equipment including brake turning machines, battery charger, diagnostic instruments and software, air wrenches, grease guns, sander, drill press, and hand tools
Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for heavy work
Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics of data, people, or things
Requires the ability to speak with and/or signal people to convey or exchange mechanical information
Requires ability to read a variety of mechanical and operational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures
Requires the ability to write basic job related documentation and reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar
Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice
Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex mechanical and automotive maintenance and repair principles and techniques
Requires the ability to make independent judgments in absence of supervision
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow verbal and written instructions
Requires the ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide, and determine time and weight
Requires the ability to visually inspect items for proper length, width, and shape using job related equipment
Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using mechanical and automotive repair equipment and to operate a motor vehicle
Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, mechanical and automotive maintenance and repair equipment, control knobs, switches, etc
Requires the ability to discern color
Requires the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions
Requires the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive nature of sounds by ear
Benefits
Retirement
Vacation and illness leave
Paid holidays
Medical and dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Other supplemental insurances
Deferred retirement saving plans
Company
NEOGOV
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501-1000 employees
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