• General Auto Technician DPW- Fleet

    Indy Gov (Indianapolis, IN)


    General Auto Technician DPW- Fleet

     

    Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/indianapolis/jobs/newprint/4896668)

     

    Apply

     

    

     

    General Auto Technician DPW- Fleet

     

    Salary

     

    $27.42 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    City County Building, IN

     

    Job Type

     

    Full Time

     

    Job Number

     

    09061

     

    Department

     

    Department of Public Works - Fleet Services

     

    Opening Date

     

    04/04/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    7/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

     

    + Description

    + Benefits

    + Questions

    Position Summary

    To provide general maintenance to City vehicles in support of the operating activities

    Position Responsibilities

    Reads work orders and maintenance forms to ascertain the condition of vehicles, application of maintenance modifications and general maintenance.

     

    Diagnose and isolate cause of malfunction in vehicle to be repaired.

     

    Interprets and applies information contained in manufacturers' manuals, lube orders and other data relevant to the maintenance of vehicles.

     

    Adjusts operating mechanisms such as valves, tappets, carburetors, governors, ignition systems, points, central linkage, clutches and brakes, using feeler gauges, dial indicators, special gauges and templates

     

    Times magnetos, distributors, injectors, and injection pumps, using timing pins and lights

     

    Replaces subassemblies, components and accessories, such as starters, fuel pumps, carburetors, generators, radiators, universal joints, brake shoes, engine mounts, low pressure lines and fittings

     

    Instructs and assists lower skilled personnel in maintenance practices and procedures.

     

    Operates wrecker or service trucks

     

    Observes all job-site safety regulations

     

    May be required to work overtime

     

    Must be able to completely tear down and reassemble such components as engines, DIFF, TRAN, pumps, starters, gen, hyd, cyl.

     

    Will be held responsible for tools/equipment supplied by the City

     

    Performs related duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    High School Diploma or GED

     

    Must have a valid Operator's license upon reporting to work

     

    Ability to operate power tools, alignments, wheel balancing machines and engine analyzing machines

     

    Ability to lift over 50 lbs

     

    Ability to carry up to 15 lbs

     

    Ability to perform the following: straight pulling, reaching above the shoulder, pushing, walking, standing and kneeling.

     

    Ability for rapid mental muscular coordination simultaneously

     

    Working ability to read and understand operating manuals, service manuals, and written instructions relative to job duties.

     

    Knowledge of basic repair procedures and techniques applicable to the repair of vehicles

     

    Must have hand tools relevant to this type of repair upon reporting for work.

     

    *Must pass pre-employment physical.

    *The above are minimum requirements.

     

    Independent Judgment

     

    Actions are controlled by City and departmental policies and procedures. Decisions may occur when determining the proper sequence of steps or when making minor variations from established methods. Work is reviewed on a spot check basis by a supervisor who is generally available.