Automotive Mechanic

The-City-of-Hartfor; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Retirement options

Paid leave

Job summary

The City of Hartford is seeking a skilled journeyman automotive mechanic to perform diagnostics, repair and modification of municipal fleet vehicles in the Equipment Services Division of the Public Works Department. This union position requires a high school diploma, two years of journeyman experience, a valid driver's license and your own tools.

The job involves 40 hours per week, on-site work, and eligibility for benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard high school, vocational school (or equivalent) including or supplemented by technical courses in automotive mechanics and theory.
• Two (2) years of full-time work experience as a journeyman automotive mechanic repairing a variety of automotive equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses electrical and mechanical disorders in automotive equipment and determines repair approach.
• Repairs, rebuilds, and reconditions a range of municipal fleet vehicles and specialized equipment.
• Operates a wrecker/tow truck for emergency service calls and performs road tests after repairs.
• Inspects vehicles and records labor and parts expenditures using departmental forms.

Skills

Diagnostics

Blueprints & diagrams

Safety procedures

Tool handling

Education

High school diploma

Technical automotive courses

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Power tools

Job description

Vacancy is within the Equipment Services Division of the Public Works Department. Under general supervision, performs skilled diagnostic and repair work upon a variety of light municipal fleet vehicles at the journeyman level. Diagnoses electrical and mechanical disorders within a variety of automotive equipment, determining the optimal mode of repair. Repairs, rebuilds, and reconditions automotive equipment such as automobiles, pick-up trucks, vans, motorcycles, scooters, and other specialized gasoline powered equipment. Operates a wrecker/tow truck performing emergency service calls upon disabled municipal vehicles. Modifies and converts ordinary automobiles to police cruisers by installing sirens, prisoner screens, improved springs and suspension systems, emergency lights and other specialized security devices. Performs repairs on brakes, air conditioning systems, power windows, power steering mechanisms, electric ignitions, emissions control systems, standard and four-wheel drive transmissions, differential, rear ends, carburetors, engine tune ups, automotive electrical systems as well as other maintenance tasks. Replaces, adjusts, fine-tunes, and cleans all parts and accessories upon a variety of vehicles as required. Services equipment with gasoline, oil, and grease. Inspects and road tests vehicles which have undergone repair or overhaul. Records labor and replacement part expenditures utilizing standardized departmental forms.

The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform additional related duties.

This is a 1716 union position. The hours for this position are 40 per week.

Working knowledge of:

• Modern theories, practices, tools and equipment of automotive mechanics' trade.
• Operating principles and mechanics of internal combustion engines, automotive power steering and air conditioning equipment, emission control systems, automotive electronics, as well as all types of transmissions.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the mechanics' trade.

Skill in:

• Use and care of the standard tools of the trade.

Ability to:

• Read and interpret automotive blueprints and electronic diagrams.
• Accurately diagnose equipment failures as well as promptly and reliably repair a variety of automotive equipment.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Operate a variety of automotive equipment.

Open to all qualified applicants who meet the following qualifications:

Graduation from a standard high school, vocational school (or its equivalent) including or supplemented by technical courses in or related to automotive mechanics and theory

AND

Two (2) years of full-time work experience as a journeyman automotive mechanic engaged in the repair of a variety of automotive equipment.

Necessary special qualifications:

• Possession of a valid Driver's License is REQUIRED
• Must supply your own tools to perform repair tasks.

A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE AND EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening examination, and a background check. If appointed, you will serve 3-12 months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.

Employment preferences and legal notices

• Benefits include: Health and life insurance, retirement options, voluntary benefit programs, and paid leave.
• Hartford Residency Preferred: Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application. A completed City of Hartford Residency Affidavit including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.
• Veteran's Preference Form: Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form, along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.
• American With Disabilities Act: The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
• An Affiant Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.