Advanced Automotive Technician: Diagnostics & Repairs

United States Postal Service; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Long Term Care Insurance

Retirement

Thrift Savings Plan with automatic 5%匹

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid 11 Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Career Development and Training

Federal Buy Back Program

Job summary

United States Postal Service in New Jersey seeks a Full Time Automotive Technician to diagnose and repair a wide range of vehicles at Paterson, South Hackensack, Kearny, and Edison locations. You will perform computerized diagnostics, inspect engines and emissions, complete tune-ups, and document labor and parts on work orders. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and at least two years of unsupervised driving experience in the U.S.

driving within the U.S. or military bases may apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical/ignition systems.
• Knowledge of automotive fuel systems.
• Knowledge of automotive emission control systems.
• Knowledge of engine systems.
• Knowledge of automotive power train systems.
• Knowledge of automotive suspension systems.
• Knowledge of automotive braking systems.
• Ability to use technical reference materials and manuals.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in automotive components or systems.
• Ability to use automotive test equipment.
• Ability to use mechanical test equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to make major and minor repairs to automotive components or systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose operating difficulties and perform engine and system checks.
• Run computerized tests, interpret codes, reference manuals.
• Conduct visual inspections, road tests, and document issues on work orders.
• Provide guidance to mechanics on repairs and diagnostic equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and repairs.
• Prepare and update vehicle records with labor, parts, and data.
• Perform engine tune-ups and adjust systems to tolerances.
• Troubleshoot vehicles from road calls and identify faulty parts.
• Repair and replace major components including transmissions and brakes.
• Follow safety practices and comply with regulations.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Fuel systems knowledge

Emission control systems knowledge

Engine systems knowledge

Powertrain systems knowledge

Suspension systems knowledge

Braking systems knowledge

Technical manuals usage

Troubleshooting automotive components

Test equipment operation

Hand tools usage

Major/minor repairs

Tools

Automotive test equipment

Mechanical test equipment

Hand tools

Technical manuals

Job description

United States Postal Service in New Jersey seeks a Full Time Automotive Technician to diagnose and repair a wide range of vehicles at Paterson, South Hackensack, Kearny, and Edison locations. You will perform computerized diagnostics, inspect engines and emissions, complete tune-ups, and document labor and parts on work orders. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and at least two years of unsupervised driving experience in the U.S.

driving within the U.S. or military bases may apply.