City of Scranton · 1 day ago
Auto Repairman | Department of Public Works
Scranton, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe City of Scranton is responsible for public works, and they are seeking a skilled Auto Repairman to maintain and repair diesel and gasoline-driven automotive equipment. The role involves mechanical repair and maintenance of various vehicles and equipment, ensuring they are in optimal working condition.
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Responsibilities
Performs general overhaul and repair work on automotive and mechanical equipment
Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts including valves, pistons and main bearing assemblies, and cooling and exhaust systems
Repair and overhauls brakes, ignition systems, transmissions, differentials, front and rear end assemblies, repair and installs hydraulic controls, tunes motors
Takes down repairs and reassembles air compressors, pumps and related equipment
Inspects, repairs overhauls and/or replaces all automotive electrical equipment including generators, distributors, magnetos, starters in gasoline and diesel motors. Services equipment with diesel fuel, gasoline, oil, check batteries and tires and repairs as necessary
Uses mechanical hand and power driven tools and equipment such as grinders, testing and welding equipment and other garage shop tools and equipment. Conducts PA State inspections of all diesel and gasoline equipment. PA State inspection certification is required
Performs other related work as required. (Body, fender, and painting)
Qualification
Required
Expertise in the procedures in PA State Inspections for light and heavy-duty tracks and equipment
Expertise in the use and operation of tools and machinery used in mechanical repair work
Expertise in locating and adjusting defects in motor equipment
Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, equipment and tools of the diesel mechanic trade
Considerable knowledge of the operating principles of gasoline and diesel engines
Knowledge of mechanical repair of heavy and light trucks and other equipment
Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and of the safety precautions of the diesel mechanic trade
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems
Ability to use Windows Operating System and other related work order software programs
Considerable experience in the automotive mechanic trade
Possession of a valid PA state inspectors license. Class #7
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by Commonwealth of PA. Class # B
Must have own tools
Must be tested by the City for mechanical aptitude and skills
Company
City of Scranton
City of Scranton is a government office offering business administration, human resources, information technology, and treasury.
Founded in 1866
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Jack Reager
Director Of Information Technology
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