Vehicle Technician Iii Jobs

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Diagnoses malfunctioning vehicular systems and components and recommends most effective solutions;

Performs routine preventive maintenance work on City vehicles following suggested manufacturer and City standards.

Inspects vehicles to ensure that they comply with all statutory safety requirements;

Repairs major vehicular systems and components such as the power plant, drive train, cooling, steering and suspension, electrical, hydraulic, air-conditioning, brakes and body, and computer systems;

Repairs systems and components such as belts, hoses, tires, lamps, tune-ups, and new vehicle preparations;

Performs welding repairs and modifications/fabrications;

Performs road service repairs in Boca Raton and surrounding cities;

Completes preventive maintenance forms correctly;

Repairs and maintains marine equipment;

Road tests vehicles for adequacy and completeness of repairs.

RELATED TASKS:

Repairs shop equipment and tools;
Assists in cleaning the shop work area;
Performs related tasks as required.

Thorough knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of passenger cars, trucks, construction, and maintenance equipment; thorough knowledge and skill in the use and operation of shop tools and machinery; thorough knowledge of water safety; ability to diagnose the more common defects in the drive trains, chassis, and other components of automotive equipment; ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems; ability to interpret work from sketches, diagrams, and installation and repair charts; ability to operate all types of marine equipment for water testing; ability to understand and follow instructions in both oral and written form.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and six (6) years of experience in repairing automotive and power-driven equipment.

CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:
Must possess and be certified in a minimum of ten (10) areas by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) as an Automobile Technician within six (6) months of the date of hire.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of valid State of Florida Class "B" CDL driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years.

Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire, and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.

Must supply own hand tools consistent with this classification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to lift, carry and push articles weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to wear hard hat/helmet, safety glasses, goggles, safety harnesses, safety shoes, hearing protector, gloves, and welder's helmet. Exposure to noise, moving mechanical parts, vibration, dust, vapors, fumes, toxic metals, mist, gases, and smoke.

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
The background check process for this position may include:

• Certification/License Verification
• Reference Checks
• Drug and Alcohol Screen
• Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
• Employment Verification
• Criminal Background Check
• Physical
• Workers' Compensation

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.