Automotive Mechanic

City of Winchester; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Winchester is seeking experienced Automotive Mechanics to join its team, with positions available at multiple levels depending on experience. Duties include diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of vehicles and mechanical equipment. Ideal candidates should have valid driver's licenses and necessary certifications aligned with vehicle regulations.

Qualifications

• Possession of valid driver's license required.
• Must obtain Virginia State Inspector's License within 6 months.
• Experience in repairing automotive, power-driven equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Operates diagnostic instruments and repairs vehicles and mechanical equipment.
• Conducts inspections, adjustments, and repairs of various automotive systems.
• Maintains a positive work environment and schedules needed repairs.

Skills

Repairing automotive

Operating diagnostic instruments

Using hand and power tools

Inspecting mechanical systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are currently hiring for an Automotive Mechanic to join our team! Based on our career development plan, there are two different position levels available based on experience. Below is a brief summary of each level and the requirements:

Automotive Mechanic I

• Starting Salary - $42,993.60
• Requirements - Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED is required in addition to one to five years' experience in repairing automotive, light and heavy power-driven equipment. Possession of valid driver's license. Possession of or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment, Virginia State Inspector's License and CDL Class B with School Bus endorsement.

Automotive Mechanic II

• Starting Salary - $45,156.80
• Requirements - All requirements stated for Automotive Mechanic I and 6-12 years of experience, 609 EPA certification, and ASE T8 certification

Automotive Mechanic III

• Starting Salary - $49,756.60
• Requirements - All requirements stated for Automotive Mechanic I and II and 13 years of experience and ASE H8 certification

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric, and air-driven tools;
• Tests, services, and repairs vehicles and mechanical equipment;
• Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts in the performance of repair and maintenance work;
• Repairs brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle, steering, HVAC, suspension assemblies, and related systems;
• Changes and repairs tires and tubes;
• Contributes to a positive work environment;
• Evaluates status of mechanical equipment and vehicles, and performs or schedules needed repairs;
• Other duties as assigned.

The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.