Fleet Services Automotive Specialist I - Light-Duty

Pimasheriff; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County Fleet Services seeks an Automotive Specialist I (Light-Duty) to perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on light-duty vehicles up to one ton. You will ensure safety, update maintenance records, and assist with upfits and training of junior technicians.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with relevant experience. A valid driver license is required and background checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 2 years of experience maintaining and repairing light-duty vehicles up to 1 ton.
• Relevant experience and/or education from a college or university may be substituted as noted; must be documented in the application.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on light-duty gas, diesel, hybrid, and electric vehicles up to 1 ton.
• Conduct daily inspections of the service bay for safety and cleanliness.
• Repair and diagnose vehicle systems including electrical components and emissions.
• Maintain service records in fleet management software.
• Upfit vehicles with emergency lighting and other equipment as needed.
• Mentor junior technicians and work with safety procedures.

Skills

Light-duty vehicle maintenance

Diagnostic troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Vehicle safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fleet management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description Summary Department - Fleet Services Job Description REVISED OPEN UNTIL FILLED Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 5771 - Fleet Services Automotive Specialist I (Light-Duty) Salary Grade: 6 Pay Range Hiring Range: $21.76 - $25.56 Per Hour Pay Range: $21.76 - $29.36 Per Hour Range Explanation: Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position. The first review of applications will be on 09/04/2026. The Fleet Services Automotive Specialist I (Light-Duty) position resides in the Fleet Services Department providing journey-level maintenance, repair, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of light-duty cars and trucks up to one (1) ton. Accountable for activities and ensures services comply with written procedures and industry standards. This classification differs from the Fleet Services Automotive Specialist III which leads and may supervise assigned staff and is responsible for more complex activities.

Essential Functions

• Performs routine preventative maintenance on light-duty gas, diesel, hybrid, and electric cars and trucks up to one (1) ton.
• Conducts daily inspections of the service bay ensuring a clean and safe work environment.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties.
• Operates tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
• Inspects and replaces electrical components such as batteries, light bulbs, and switches.
• Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives, adjusting controls, and updating systems.
• Updates vehicle repair and maintenance records using electronic fleet management software.
• Complies with state vehicle emission program standards.
• Upfits vehicles with auxiliary equipment such as emergency lighting, winches, and toolboxes.
• Performs complex repairs on light-duty gas, hybrid, and electric cars and trucks up to one (1) ton.
• Performs vehicle diagnostic troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoots complex electrical systems.
• Coaches/mentors junior level technicians.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate AND two years of experience maintaining and repairing light-duty gas, diesel, hybrid, and electric cars and trucks up to one (1) ton. OR: One year with Pima County in a Fleet Services Automotive Technician I (Light-Duty) position. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.) Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years experience within the last seven (7) years performing skilled technician duties, including the diagnosis and repair of gasoline engines, automatic transmission/transaxle, suspension and steering, brake systems, fuel injection systems, electrical systems, heating, and air conditioning systems.
• Experience with/knowledge of fleet maintenance or repair.
• Experience with/knowledge of using various software applications, such as a fleet management system and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• ASE certifications in Automotive Series or ADEQ Emission certification.

Selection Procedure

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information

• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
• Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.

Special Notice Items

• The County requires pre-employment background checks.
• Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
• A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
• Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.
• Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment.
• Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations.
• Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship.
• This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

Ability to: lift and carry up to seventy-five pounds; safely operate assigned vehicles and other powered equipment; work in extremes of heat, humidity, dust, cold; safely wear required safety clothing and equipment; work with or in the presence of obnoxious odors; work with noxious or potentially hazardous chemicals, compounds or products; ascend and descend ladders and stairs to reach and work upon elevated or below-grade work platforms and job sites; differentiate between colors. Action Activity - bending, climbing, crawling kneeling, reaching, squatting and stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on a radio, behind themselves, and fine movement; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone, on a radio; Vision - must be able operate motor vehicle, operate machinery, operate forklift/power industrial equipment; distinguish colors, depth perception and peripheral vision. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Working Conditions

Working conditions will be determined by the position.

EEO Information

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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