Auto Mechanic - CITY OF COLUMBUS : Job Details

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing skilled mechanical repair work on diversified fleet of trucks, automobiles, and heavy/light equipment; performs related duties as required. (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.) Performs major and minor repair and replacement work; Installs rings and bearings and makes proper adjustments; removes and replaces engines; overhauls and repairs fuel systems, heavy-duty manual and automatic transmissions, and clutches; Diagnoses, repairs, and replaces brakes to include air brakes, anti-lock brake systems, and brake components; corrects body rattles; overhauls differentials; Performs diversified electrical work on automotive equipment such as installing batteries and terminals, repairing and adjusting lights, replacing alternators, and repairing generators and starters; Makes road tests to locate defects in operation and as a check on repair work before the return of equipment to active use; uses a variety of common testing devices such as ammeters, voltmeters, diagnostic scanners, measuring instruments, computers, gauges of various sorts, and other testing equipment; Repairs and replaces hydraulic systems in fire apparatus, packer trucks, and earth and snow moving equipment; Repairs and replaces both gas and diesel engines; Makes drivability diagnostics and tests as needed using various scan tools; Performs diagnostic tests on air conditioning units and makes repairs; Makes diagnoses and repairs on various types of light equipment such as push mowers, wood chippers, weed eaters, sprayers, or generators; Performs welding and machine work incidental to completion of repair assignments and special projects; maintains performance and stock records; Drives commercial motor vehicles which require a commercial drivers license; May change, mount, dismount, or balance tires on automotive equipment; May perform preventative maintenance and complete minor repairs on stationary and portable power generators. One (1) year of experience as a fully-skilled automotive mechanic or two (2) years as an Automotive Mechanic Helper with the City of Columbus. Substitution(s): Completion of a post-high school technical training program may be substituted for one (1) year of experience as an Automotive Mechanic Helper with the City of Columbus. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operators license. By completion of the probationary period, must possess a valid Class A commercial motor vehicle operators license allowing the operation of vehicles with air brakes. Some positions may require the following endorsement(s): Passenger Transport (P), Hazardous Materials (H), and Tanker (N). By completion of the probationary period, must possess an EPA approved refrigerant certificate, which meets the standards under section 609 of the Clean Air Act for all technicians who may service a motor vehicle air conditioning system (MVAC & MVAC-like). COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT: The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be MERGED, according to score, with the names of applicants on the current eligible list. If you are interested in having your name included on the eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-###-####. The examination process will consist of a multiple-choice exam weighted 55% covering Reading Manuals, Safety, Parts and Tools, Vehicle Systems, Problem Sensitivity, and Diagnostics; a work order form administered on computer weighted 15%; and a training evaluation weighted 30%. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time. All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test. The certification process will be: Fixed Band The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer