Automotive Technician

United States Postal Service; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Postal Service in Sterling, VA is seeking a vehicle maintenance technician to diagnose, repair, and tune a wide range of postal fleet vehicles using computerized testing and road tests.

You will provide guidance to mechanics on difficult repairs, maintain accurate vehicle records, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. On-site work and career opportunities are offered.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses operating difficulties on a variety of vehicles and performs checks on engines and major systems.
• Performs computerized and electronic diagnostic tests using specialized equipment; interprets trouble codes and manuals to identify problems.
• Conducts visual and auditory vehicle inspections, road calls and tests; annotates problems on work orders.
• Provides technical guidance and instructions to mechanics on difficult repairs and in the use of diagnostic equipment.
• Performs maintenance and repairs resulting from normal preventive maintenance inspections.
• Prepares and updates vehicle records, notes labor time, parts and equipment on work orders.
• Performs engine tune-ups; replaces, adjusts, cleans parts and uses test equipment to set tolerances.
• Troubleshoots malfunctioning vehicles from road calls and identifies faulty parts for repair or replacement.
• Repairs and replaces major components including transmissions, differentials, brakes, power assist units, steering and suspension.
• Performs other job-related duties in support of primary duties.
• Follows safety practices and complies with environmental regulations.

Job description

Performs routine and complex repairs and maintenance on all types of motor vehicles used in the postal fleet; troubleshoots and diagnoses more complex vehicle malfunctions using a variety of computerized test equipment; may provide assistance to lower-level employees.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Diagnoses operating difficulties on a variety of vehicles and performs operational checks on engines; its major supporting systems, parts, components, assemblies; including emissions systems, electrical, computer and electronic controlled components.

2. Performs various computerized and electronic diagnostic tests using specialized equipment; interprets trouble codes and other information from electronic scanners and test analyzers; uses reference materials such as service manuals and wiring schematics to determine operational difficulties, drivability problems and evaluates performance efficiency.

3. Conducts visual and auditory vehicle inspections, road calls and road tests before and after maintenance and repairs; annotates vehicle problems on work orders.

4. Provides technical guidance and instructions to mechanics and technicians on more difficult repairs and in the use of specialized computer-aided diagnostic equipment.

5. Performs maintenance and repairs resulting from normal preventive maintenance inspections.

6. Prepares and updates vehicle records, maintains vehicle records; annotates labor time, parts and/or equipment and other pertinent data on work orders.

7. Performs engine tune-ups; removes, replaces, adjusts, cleans parts, components, assemblies and accessories; uses a variety of specialized test equipment to adjust systems and components to prescribed operating tolerances.

8. Troubleshoots malfunctioning vehicles resulting from road calls and identifies improperly functioning part(s) and repairs or replaces.

9. Repairs and replaces major components including transmissions, differentials, brake systems, power assist units, steering and suspension assemblies.

10. Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities in support of primary duties.

11. Follows all established safety practices and procedures; complies with all postal, local, state and federal environmental regulations and policies.