Automotive Technician II

Job Description and Duties

Reviews vehicle defect reports for necessary repairs to vehicles and inspects and verifies the need for repairs. Maintains all required vehicle maintenance records. Safely operates vehicles and moves them to and from commercial repair facilities if unable to repair locally. Reviews, processes, and maintains copies of all invoices received for work performed by dealers and vendors. Ensures invoices are coded properly and sent to Accounting Section promptly. Enters applicable information in the Fleet Focus or other departmental database system as required by policy. Provides training, guidance and assistance to Area automotive technicians. Review monthly mileage reports for accuracy and completeness. Prepare monthly mileage report for Coastal Division vehicles. Coordinate rotation of pool vehicles as needed. Road tests vehicles each week to determine changes in driving characteristics.

Performs minor repairs and services according to policy and applicable schedules. Mounts, balances, and changes tires and maintains an adequate supply of mounted tires for immediate use. Maintains proper inventory and records of spare parts, tires, and petroleum products. Cleans vehicle interiors, trunks, and engine compartments. Ensures vehicles are organized and properly stocked. Ensures automotive shop and office is clean and orderly. Provides regular updates on fleet status to the Field Operations Supervisor. Coordinates the exchange of vehicles with Fleet Operations section. Obtains bids and sells surplus tires, parts, and surveyed vehicles as necessary. Coordinates repair of automotive service equipment as necessary. Prepares parts for shipment. Assists with installation and removal of WMVARS/RADAR and other equipment.

Other duties, within the scope of the classification, as assigned.

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Working Conditions

Incumbents are required to crawl underneath a vehicle/down under the dashboard/into the trunk; lift and carry tires up to 60 pounds in weight; and work in varying, and sometimes extreme, temperatures.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Good attendance record; quality craftsmanship; pride in work product; ability to work in a team oriented environment; and possess honesty, integrity, and good interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Application Submission Requirements

Interested individuals shall submit a Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire with their STD. 678 Employment Application. Hard copy applications must also include the classification title, job control number (JC-526351) and/or position number 388-701-6830-001 on the application.

It is required to submit work/employment experience, dates, hours worked, supervisor names and supervisor phone numbers on the application in descending order, starting with your current job. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed state application may not be considered.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Although the intent is to fill this vacancy as soon as possible, the exact duration of the selection process can vary and is unknown at this time.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.