Automotive Technician I

Duties include, but are not limited to the following.
Under supervision:

• Performs routine safety and preventative maintenance inspections of motorized vehicles and equipment
• Services, cleans and lubricates vehicles and equipment
• Performs equipment inspections, adjustments and certifications
• Repairs tires and tubes
• Balances wheels
• Performs tune-ups
• Adjusts headlights
• Services automatic transmissions
• Adjusts hydraulic and air brakes
• Maintains the shop in a safe and orderly manner
• Maintains records of time and materials
• Operates a variety of hand, power, and shop tools
• Operates automotive vehicles assigned to the garage, and
• Performs other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and
• One (1) year of automotive or heavy equipment (truck or construction equipment) servicing work.

POSSIBLE SUBSTITUTION
Course completion from an accredited institution or an appropriate trade school, or technical coursework from an accredited institution, in diesel or gasoline-powered mechanics leading to an Associate degree or journey level certification may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:
Possession of a valid California Class A driver's license with Air Brake Test is highly desirable
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Possession of an appropriate, valid California class C driver's license is required at time of appointment.
• Possession and maintenance of the following State of California Licenses and Certificates is required prior to completion of the probationary period:

o Class A California driver's license with air brake test
o ASE Certifications-A1,A4,A5,A6,A7,A8 and A9 or L1 or L3

• Incumbents shall be required to obtain and maintain any other license(s) and/or certificate(s) that may be required by future regulation for the performance of listed typical tasks.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OR REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment
• Incumbents of this class may be required to work on a shift basis, and/or work unusual hours in emergency situations
• Incumbents of this classification may be subject to drug and /or alcohol testing as mandated by federal regulations
• Incumbents of this classification are required to provide tools for the automotive trade, based on job assignment and fleet composition

Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview will be required prior to appointment.

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS: This position qualifies for Veteran's Preference Points. Applicants who have separated from service (Active Duty Status) must submit proof of honorable discharge (Form DD214) with their application at time of filing or will be ineligible to have points added to their final score.

Knowledge of:

• Automotive equipment and servicing methods
• Repair shop tools and equipment
• Hydraulic oils and lubricants used in automotive servicing
• Safety rules and practices as applied to automotive repair shops and principles and functions of automotive equipment
• Environmental & safety practices and procedures

Ability to:

• Repair shop tools and equipment
• Use mechanic's hand tools
• Follow written and oral instructions
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with other employees
• Perform daily recordkeeping and reporting
• Deal tactfully and courteously with others
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals
• Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload and meet strict deadlines
• Bend, stoop, reach, carry, crawl, climb and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties
• To perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment

Additional Information:
You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write "see resume or personnel file.").To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume and 3) Supplemental questions. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the "Apply Now" feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of January 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM.
The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov.Employment Type: Full-Time