Mechanic Automotive Trainee

Travis County; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Travis County is seeking an entry-level trainee for maintenance and repair of light motor vehicles. Under supervision, you will learn to inspect, diagnose, and repair per manufacturer specs and safety procedures, while working toward ASE and state certifications.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a Texas driver’s license, with a standard 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, Monday–Friday schedule and potential for flexible hours.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED + 1 year experience or equivalent combination.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Preferred ASE Certification; Air Conditioner Refrigerant License; State Inspector's License.

Responsibilities

• Train to inspect, diagnose and repair light motor vehicles per specs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and service tasks.
• Maintain records of repairs and work orders.
• Learn to source parts and complete purchase requests.
• Operate specialized test equipment and tools.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Tool usage

Teamwork

Safety practices

Communication

Diagnosing problems

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

1 year of full-time light vehicle repair experience or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic scanners

Charging system test equipment

Steam cleaner

Job description

Performs trainee or entry-level maintenance and repair work on light motor vehicles. Performs all work in compliance with established work schedules, methods, and safety procedures and practices. While under the supervision of experienced staff members.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Duties assigned are primarily training or entry-level. This is a job classification within the Skilled Trades job family. This classification is distinguished by the maintenance of light motor vehicles (vehicles that are less than 14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and by experience. This classification may require a flexible work schedule to meet the department's needs.

• Trained to inspect, diagnose, and repair light motor vehicles in accordance with manufacturer specifications, such as tune-ups, rebuilds, drivetrains, computers, and electrical components.
• Trained to service light motor vehicles in accordance with preventive maintenance schedules, such as changing oil, oil filters, fuel filters, air filters, transmission fluid and filters, water separators, and hydraulic filters, lubricates all parts requiring lubrication, making minor adjustments on any and all components, and refills all fluids with the proper fluids.
• Learns to conduct quality control checks and tests. Test drives light motor vehicles.
• Trained to maintain records of repairs made, work orders, and time worked.
• Learn how to research, locate, and complete purchase requests for parts orders.
• Trained to clean and maintain a clean and safe work area and environment.
• Trained to perform field service calls.
• Trained to operate charging system test equipment, steam cleaner, and diagnostic scanners.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or G.E.D. AND one (1) year of full-time light motor vehicle repair experience;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job successfully.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Valid Texas Driver's License.

Preferred:

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification.

Air Conditioner (R12 & 134A) Refrigerant License.

State Inspector's License.

Familiar with vehicle equipment removal and decommissioning of Law Enforcement units.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, and tools used in repairing light motor vehicles.
• Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, and applicable automotive standards and procedures.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.

Skill in:

• Using and caring for tools and materials.
• Applying proper and applicable safety practices, procedures and regulations.
• Working with others, including on a team.
• Explaining complicated problems in simple non-technical language.
• Calculating estimates of time, labor and quantities of materials needed.
• Diagnosing problem to repair or replace.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Learn how to diagnose problems and determine appropriate service or repair.
• Understand and precisely follow both verbal and written instructions and communicate in a concise and effective manner.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.
• Reason and make judgments and decisions.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, other County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 10‑60 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending for extended periods of time, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, driving, handling, use of vision, depth perception, reaching, forceful gripping, twisting, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with exhaust fumes, volatile chemicals and hazardous substances. Subject to contact with dangerous machinery, noise, vibration, fumes, foul odor, dirt, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation, tools or machinery, indoors/outdoors in all types of weather (excessive heat and cold).

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM; Works some nights, holidays, and weekends.

Department: Transportation & Natural Resources

Location:6011 Blue Bluff Rd, Austin, TX 78724

Criminal, Driving, and Employment Background Checks Required.

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This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.