Equipment Technician (Fleet Services)

Performs mechanical repairs requiring adjustments to a variety of automotive equipment, and performs preventive maintenance.

Qualifications:

Essential Functions:

Perform all the duties of an equipment technician helper;

Repair automobiles, trucks, heavy and specialized equipment requiring minor and major adjustments to ensure proper levels of performance;

Diagnose and repair cooling, heating, and air conditioning systems;

Perform tune-ups and engine overhauls;

Replace, repair, and overhaul fuel systems;

Repair or replace electrical components;

Perform brake overhauls on vehicles;

Operate wrecker to tow vehicles to fleet maintenance facilities;

Perform a variety of repairs on chassis and suspension systems;

Use welding equipment to make repairs or fabricate metal parts;

Perform related duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional two years of experience in automotive mechanics; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Physical Exam Required Valid Current Commercial Driver's License

Fire Department:

Ability to obtain a Class B Non-CDL License.

Solid Waste Disposal:

Valid CDL with Haz-mat endorsement is required.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Methods, techniques, and tools used in automotive repair.

Ability to:

Perform in-depth diagnostics on vehicles.

Operate a variety of automotive diagnostic equipment.

Meet the certification and competency standards established for the position.

Communicate effectively with others.

Use troubleshooting skills.

Physical Requirements: Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds

Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Frequently walk and stand during the shift

Frequently climb ladders, stairs and inclined surfaces

Frequently bend and kneel during the shift

Push objects away from oneself

Continuously flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees

Occasionally move body in a crawling motion in order to repair vehicles

Continuously rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing

Frequently reach above, at or below shoulder height

Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle

Application must be submitted online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lubbock . Jobs close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date posted on the City website. For a complete list of job openings with the City of Lubbock please visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Lubbock