Pima County
Fleet Services Automotive Specialist I - Light-Duty
Pima County, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Fleet Services Automotive Specialist I - Light-Duty
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.) Preferred Qualifications
Minimum four (4) years within the last seven (7) years of experience 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, 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
Licenses and Certificates: 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. 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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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.) Preferred Qualifications
Minimum four (4) years within the last seven (7) years of experience 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, 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
Licenses and Certificates: 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. 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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