Automotive Technician I, II

Job Title:

Automotive Technician I

Department:

Transportation

Reports To:

Automotive Technician Manager

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Prepared Date:

May 1989

Updated:

November 2025

Pay Grade:

TBC10

SUMMARY:

Perform mechanical repairs on all types of gasoline and diesel driven automotive equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

∙Diagnose motor knocks, noises, or mechanical failures. ∙Remove, repair, overhaul, and install gasoline or diesel engines. ∙Inspect, adjust and repair defective mechanical units. ∙Repair and overhaul major units including brake systems, transmissions, differentials and front and rear axles. ∙Overhaul steering mechanisms and drive shafts. ∙Determine and orders needed repair parts. ∙Road tests repaired equipment. ∙Interpret and works from rough sketches or blue prints, as well as from oral and written instruction. ∙Ensure that repaired equipment is tested before being returned to the road or for public use. ∙May make minor body and fender and other similar repairs to automotive equipment, including heavy-duty equipment. ∙May perform oxyacetylene or electric welding in connection what repair work. ∙Operate motorized equipment to include, but not limited to: forklift. ∙Maintain a high level of customer service, ensuring the agency's needs are met. ∙Understand, follow and support all safety policies and programs. ∙Available to work varied shifts which may include, nights, weekends and holidays. ∙Regular attendance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

∙Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

∙None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ∙Ability to locate and adjust technical defects in gasoline and diesel driven automotive equipment. ∙General knowledge of the maintenance and repair of equipment such as rotary and centrifugal pumps, air compressors, air powered equipment. ∙Ability to make repairs using modern tools, equipment and procedures. ∙Working knowledge of theory and principle of internal combustion engine. ∙Working knowledge of electricity as applied to the electrical systems of automotive equipment; air conditioning systems; the use of hydraulic oil presses, lathes, gauges, gear or bearing pullers, sanding machines and spray guns. ∙Working knowledge of testing equipment and other mechanical implements used in the trade. ∙Working knowledge of OSHA standards, general health and safety precautions, occupational hazards and precautionary measures applicable to the trade. ∙Excellent interpersonal skills which include, written, verbal and listening. ∙Organized, detail and tasks oriented. ∙No moving traffic violations in the past (3) three years. ∙Current Department of Transportation (DOT) physical. ∙Ability to provide a negative drug test result. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

∙A.S.E. Certified and/or State of Hawaii Mechanics License and one (1) year related experience and/or training. Preference given certifications that include gasoline & diesel engine, drive train, brakes, suspension and steering, electrical/electronic systems, heating/vent/air conditioning, and preventative maintenance.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

∙Ability to read and interpret documents such as OSHA standards, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. ∙Ability to interpret and work from rough sketches or blue prints as well as from oral and written. ∙Ability to read and write routine reports. ∙Ability to communicate effectively with employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

∙Ability to add and subtract using whole numbers.

REASONING ABILITY

∙Identifies problems, collects data, establishes facts, and make recommendations. ∙Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. ∙Ability to communicate calmly to employees in stressful situations. ∙Ability to handle multiple projects at a given time. ∙Ability to perform well under pressure.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

∙A.S.E. Certification ∙HTA Forklift Training Program certification. ∙CDL preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is: ∙Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. ∙Regularly lifts and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lifts and/or move more than 100 pounds. ∙Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is: ∙Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. ∙Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. ∙Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. ∙The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.