(NEX LITTLE CREEK) - AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN (CAR CARE CENTER) - Military Veterans

Job Summary: Responsible for performing the full range of overhaul and repair work to major components and assemblies of a variety of vehicles and materials handling equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities: Performs the full range of maintenance overhaul and repair work of major components and assemblies such as: engines, transmissions, and differentials of automobiles, gasoline and/or diesel powered trucks, buses, and materials handling equipment such as: forklifts and similar types of automotive vehicles. Determines exact nature and extent of repairs required, and performs major and minor overhaul and repair on engines, transmissions, suspensions, steering, braking systems, and related electrical, fuel, hydraulic, wheel and engine assemblies. Tears down and rebuilds components and assemblies as necessary by fitting and installing needed parts such as: rings, pistons, bearings and gears. Aligns, meshes and connects repaired units to related mechanisms such as: the engine and related clutch mechanism. Hooks up fuel, oil, hydraulic and electrical systems to repaired units and makes adjustments to assure proper operation of units. Uses a wide variety of test equipment such as: test panels, dynamometers, oscilloscopes, and exhaust analyzers as well as visual and listening checks to trace and locate defects.

Incumbent will exercise tact, good manners, and courtesy when serving and assisting customers.

Assignments are received in the form of work orders, inspection reports, or oral instructions. Is expected to plan work sequences, select tools, repair parts, and otherwise carry assignments through to completion referring only the unusual and difficult problems to supervisor. Work is subject to review upon completion for acceptability and adherence to established trade standards.

Performs other related duties as assigned. ASE Certification's for assigned work responsibilities are required.

This position is represented by the American Federation of Government Employees Local 22

XW-10 Technicians must possess all 8 ASE Certifications in the Automobile and Light Truck Certification Series A Testing or Master Certification as follows:

• A1 - Engine Repair
• A2 - Automatic Drive Train Transaxle
• A3 - Manual Drive Train Axles
• A4 - Suspension Steering
• A5 - Brakes
• A6 - Electrical Electronic Systems
• A7 - Heating Air Conditioning
• A8 - Engine Performance

Failure to maintain current ASE Certifications may result in a position downgrade or termination due to failure to meet job requirements.

PHYSICAL EFFORT Is required to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions where parts worked on are in hard-to-reach places. Regularly lifting parts and equipment weighing from 20-50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS Normally works inside on concrete floors where it is drafty and noisy and where fumes from vehicles are present and occasionally outside sometimes in bad weather. Is exposed to dirt, dust and grease and is subject to cuts, bruises, burns, shocks and strains.

TRAINING REQUIREMENT Associate must receive hazardous material (HazMat) training within 90 days of hire per Department of Transportation regulations

Requirements

EXPERIENCE Three years of experience that provided or required knowledge and ability to perform automotive repair and maintenance services on automobiles, trucks, vans or forklifts etc.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION FOR EXPERIENCE Two years of automotive technical study may substitute for one year of experience.

CERTIFICATION Technicians must possess Master Certification in Automotive Service Excellence ASE Series A. Candidates with automobile manufacturer certifications equivalent to ASE Series A Master Certification may qualify. ASE Series A Master Certification includes the following certifications.

• Engine Repair A1
• Automatic Transmission A2
• Manual Drive Train and Axle A3
• Steering and Suspension A4
• Brakes A5
• Electrical Electronics A6
• Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning A7
• Engine Performance A8 May be substituted with Series L1

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Is required to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions where components worked on are in hard-to-reach places lifts parts and equipment weighing from 20-50 pounds on a regular basis.