About This Role
This role involves performing service repairs on various automotive equipment, including coaches, tractors, and motorcycles used in city service. The Auto Mechanic will also assist in more complex general auto repair and maintenance tasks.
Responsibilities
- Repair, inspect, replace, or adjust spark plug wires, drive shafts, universal joints, springs and spring shackles, shock absorber links, brake and clutch pedal assemblies, brake cross shafts, brake slack adjustors, brake chambers, brake shields, brake cables, brake pads and shoes, and fly wheels
- Dismantle and assemble brake drums and hubs
- Test and adjust brake systems in a service garage
- Adjust and repair clutches, remove defective springs, clutches, brake shoes, universal joints, front and rear axles, and other units, and install new or rebuilt ones
- Perform routine automotive inspections
- Assist a General Auto Mechanic in more difficult repair work and in the installation of motor and chassis units on any type of automotive equipment including trucks, tractors, and motorcycles
- Perform any mechanical tasks associated with automotive repair, such as minor bumping, heating, drilling, bolting, welding, brazing, soldering or cutting
- Keep simple records
- Operate tow trucks to service, repair, and retrieve disabled vehicles in the field
- Shift and drive vehicles on department premises
- Dispense gasoline and oil
- Service batteries, battery cables and tires
Requirements
- Education equivalent to completion of two (2) years in a trade or vocational high school with courses in general shop and automotive repair
- One (1) year of experience in repairing automotive equipment in a general garage or automotive service stations
- Michigan Operator License required
- Obtain a State of Michigan Driver or Chauffeur License, with Group A Commercial Driver License endorsement and Airbrake qualification (P endorsement required for placement in the Department of Transportation)
- Meet physical standards prescribed by the Michigan State Police Motor Carrier Division
- Possess and carry a valid current Medical Examiner’s Certificate certifying physical fitness for driving in accordance with State of Michigan Motor Carrier Safety Act-1988
- Provide the tools commonly used in the performance of automotive repair work
- May be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on requirements of the position
Nice to have:
- Graduation from a four (4) year trade or vocational high school with courses in general shop and automotive repair
Benefits
- Medical, surgical, and prescription drug benefits
