Automotive Technician II
City of Oceanside
Oceanside, CA
Full-time
Mechanic/Technician
Posted on July 12, 2019
City of Oceanside ($4,250 - $5,697/month) Perform skilled mechanical work on electrical system, vehicles & equipment 2 years experience, & ASE Master Auto or Truck Tech certificate required. Closes 7/26/19.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Current methods, equipment, tools and materials used in the repair and maintenance of gas and diesel powered equipment and vehicles.§ Basic operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of light and heavy equipment systems including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, braking, air conditioning and fuel.
- Basic operation and care of internal combustion engines and hydraulic equipment.
- Basic principles and procedures of preventive maintenance related to automotive, heavy and light equipment.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping.
- Basic mathematical principles.
- Occupational hazards and safety practices.
- Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.
Ability to:
- Perform routine equipment mechanic work including diagnosing, troubleshooting and repair of equipment and vehicles.
- Learn operational characteristics of hydraulic and electrical systems.
- Learn operation and care of internal combustion engines and hydraulic equipment.
- Learn methods and techniques of metal fabrication and welding.
- Learn methods and techniques of performing safety inspections and identifying safety hazards.
- Use and operate a variety of tools and testing equipment in a safe and effective manner.
- Maintain a variety of shop and repair records.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training
Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible automotive and equipment maintenance and repair experience.
Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in mechanical repair or a related field.
License, Certificate: Certification as ASE Master Automobile or Truck Technician. Possession of a valid California Commercial Driver's License (Class B) is required within six (6) months of hire date. If the required Class B license is not obtained within six (6) months of hire, the following conditions will apply:
- Internal candidate - Will revert to their previous position without right of appeal.
- External candidate - Will be terminated without right of appeal.
NOTE: The continuum process shall not be subject to the grievance or other appeal procedure. If an employee fails to maintain their required ASE certifications, the employee's classification shall be demoted to the level of current certification held. For example: An Automotive Technician III fails to recertify on one of the required ASE certifications, this employee will be demoted to the level of Automobile Technician II until such time as the employee obtains both certifications.
The Public Works Department shall have full discretion in determining those individuals considered for continuum. Advancement shall not only be based on the technical criteria established, but also be based on the needs of the Department and the employee's performance.
EOE Automotive Technician II