Senior Mechanic

Montgomery County; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County is seeking an experienced vehicle maintenance technician skilled in diagnosing and repairing a wide range of vehicles and heavy-duty equipment. The ideal candidate will possess ASE certification, a valid CDL, and have extensive experience in hands-on vehicle repair. This role requires a thorough understanding of both gasoline and diesel engines along with the ability to work independently and maintain high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Five years recent experience in vehicle repair/maintenance.
• Must obtain Class A CDL and ASE certification.
• Successful completion of 16 hours of job-related training annually.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair light, medium & heavy-duty vehicles.
• Service air conditioning systems, align front ends.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Diagnostics

Repair

Maintenance

Engine Service

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Own Tools

Job description

Advanced level work involved in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of powered light, medium & heavy-duty vehicles/equipment, including gasoline and diesel engines, attached rolling stock and related mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronically controlled systems.
Troubleshoots, repairs or overhauls full range of systems, sub-systems, and major components on light, medium and heavy duty vehicles and equipment such as gasoline or diesel engines, supercharged or turbocharged engines, turbine engines, transmissions, gear reduction systems, planetary gears, pneumatic brakes and power take offs, differentials and transaxles, electronic fuel injection systems, ignition systems, charging and starting systems, emission control systems and related electrical, electronic, hydraulic, fuel and other systems.

Diagnoses problems and makes repairs that can be accomplished by removing, replacing, adjusting or cleaning defective parts or components. Replaces or repairs components such as sensors, water pumps, spark plugs, brake shoes, mufflers, radiator caps, condensers, engine gaskets, belts and hoses and complete assemblies. Services air conditioning systems, flush radiators, replace antifreeze solutions, align front ends of cars and trucks. Adjusts brakes, transmission linkages, engine idle, voltage and control valves, clean or replace filters, screens, batteries, cables and clamps, services gasoline and diesel engines and their related components including heating and cooling devices, fabricates, welds and cuts metal parts using arc welder or acetylene torch or other methods.

Services and repairs vehicles and rolling equipment that becomes inoperative in the field. Records parts used, repairs and maintenance work done for each vehicle or piece of equipment. Identify and obtain repair parts using Fleet Services protocols. Assists in maintaining an orderly, safe, and clean work area.

(Performs Related Duties as Required)

Valid driver 's license with an acceptable driving record.Must obtain State of Ohio Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements and pass D.O.T. exam within probationary.
Equivalent to high school diploma.

Five (5) years within the last six (6) years recent on-the-job experience and training that demonstrates advanced knowledge, skills and abilities in the repair & maintenance of a variety of vehicles and heavy-duty equipment or ASE certification/recertification as an ASE Master Truck Technician

OR ASE certification/recertification as an ASE Master Automotive Technician

OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Requirements.

(Other Evidences May Be Substituted)

Required to provide own tools.
Must obtain State of Ohio Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements and pass D.O.T. exam within probationary period.

Must obtain /retain ASE certification or successfully complete 16 hours of approved job-related technical training annually.