Automotive Service Worker

Bexar County PA; Texas; On-site; USD 2,342,000 - 2,790,000; Full time

Job summary

Bexar County Public Works Fleet Maintenance seeks an Automotive Service Worker to perform tire mounting/dismounting, basic preventive maintenance and equipment installation on County vehicles. You will assist mechanics, service propane fuel systems, and handle tire-related tasks and routine engine care.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and 1 year automotive shop experience. Valid Texas license and background checks required. Full time work with possible overtime.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or GED certificate.
• One year experience in an automotive shop with tires mounting/dismounting and repair.
• Knowledge of tire changing equipment and patching; familiarity with tire balancer.

Responsibilities

• Remove, repair or replace and mount vehicle tires including lawn equipment tires.
• Balance tires on a computer balancer and install/remove emergency equipment on police vehicles.
• Install and remove accessory equipment and organizational markings/graphics.
• Drive county vehicles to destinations as needed.
• Replace brake pads/rotors, starters, alternators, batteries, spark plugs, belts; service fuel systems on propane vehicles.
• Change oil/filters and lubricate vehicles; assist mechanics with tasks.

Skills

Dismounting tires

Mounting tires

Use of mechanical tools

Ability to work with various tools

Customer/co-worker communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Computerized tire balancer

Job description

## Automotive Service WorkerApply: Public Works Fleet Maintenance: Full time: Posted Today: JR101184**Job Title**Automotive Service Worker**Pay Rate Min to Mid Range**$17.55 - $20.18**Time Type**Full time**Summary**Under direct supervision, is responsible for performing a variety of support duties for the maintenance of County vehicles; performs basic routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment; services tires, installs and removes special equipment and assists mechanics; and performs related duties as required.Description**Duties and Responsibilities:*** Dismounts, repairs or replaces and mounts vehicle tires including riding lawn mower tires* Balances tires on computer balancer* Installs and removes all emergency equipment on police cars such as sirens, emergency lights, radar units, video cameras, telephones, interior cages, push bumpers and computers/M.D.T. (Mobile Data Transmitters)* Installs and removes accessory equipment including, trailer hitches and electrical connections, vehicle steps and interior cages* Installs and removes organizational markings/graphics (Decals)* Drives County vehicles to different destinations as necessary* Replaces brake pads and rotors, starters, alternators, batteries, spark plugs, and belts* Repairs and maintains fuel systems on alternative fuel vehicles (Propane)* Changes oil and filters and lubricates vehicles* Repairs small engine equipment such as chain saws, weed eaters, trimmers and riding and walk behind lawn mowers* Assists mechanics in different tasks**Minimum Qualifications****:*** Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate, and one (1) year experience working in an automotive shop including dismounting, mounting, and repairing of tires; or an equivalent combination of education and experience* Knowledge of tire changing equipment; knowledge of tire patching and repair of flat tires; knowledge in the use of computerized tire balancer; knowledge of basic mechanical, electrical and repair principles* Skill in dismounting and mounting tires* Ability to work with various mechanical tools; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, and the public* Must have a valid Texas driver's license* Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance* Must secure and maintain a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test* May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek**Working Environment and Physical Demands:*** Working conditions are primarily indoors with occasional outdoor exposure* Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions* Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.* Occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals, gasoline, oil, antifreeze, Freon, battery acid, and other solvents and fumes* Frequently moves equipment weighing up to 25 pounds* Occasionally moves objects weighing up to 75 pounds* Will frequently communicate with co-workers; must be able to exchange accurate information* Frequently moves about buildings* Constantly positions self to perform essential functions* Constantly operates tools and equipment