Automobile and Light Truck Technician II

Duties

• Performs tasks of the Automobile and Light Truck Technician Level I.
• Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs automobiles and light trucks for mechanical and body defects.
• Performs preventive maintenance such as changing oil and hoses on automobiles and small trucks.
• Performs general engine repair, steering and Suspension repair, brakes such as overhauling brakes, replacing pittman arms, replacing struts and springs, removing, and replacing engine or transmission,
• Performs general mechanical repairs to systems such as fuel systems, exhaust systems, cooling systems, air conditioning, and front-end systems.
• Road tests utility trucks, vans, and other vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of up to 26,000 pounds to determine whether repairs have been completed.
• Writes service requests and diagnoses mechanical problems.
• Prepares and maintains records on jobs.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimums

• Knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used to repair automobiles and small trucks.
• Knowledge of standard tools and equipment of the automotive repair trade.
• Knowledge of the hazards of the work and safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to inspect and determine mechanical repairs needed on vehicles with gas and diesel engines.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on automobiles and small trucks.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply repair orders and technical manuals.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment.
• Ability to operate utility trucks, vans, and other vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of up to 26,000 pounds.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records.

How to apply

• Two (2) years of education and /or experience in the general repair and overhaul of automotive equipment.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• A valid driver’s license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probation period for this class is six months.
• Upon appointment to this class, must possess minimum hand tools as required.
• This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401).

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. To ensure you receive email notifications, be sure to make “[email protected]” a trusted sender. You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account. For further information regarding the application process please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the website. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled. If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference. If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to: Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K Largo, FL 33778-1630 Email: [email protected]