AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN FT/PT

at DART - Delaware Transit Corporation in Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Job Description

Job ID

706375

Location

New Castle County; Kent County; Sussex County

Full/Part Time

Regular/Temporary

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Pay Grade: Pay Rate: $33.68 Pay Range: ___
District: New Castle, Kent, Sussex County
Department: Operations
Section: Maintenance
Classification:  FT
Contract:  8FR __  8DR __  32 __  N/C __  IBEW _X_
Scheduled Hours: Varied     Scheduled Days: Varied

The Automotive Technician is responsible for performing skilled work in routine inspection, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of automotive equipment, including automobiles and buses and related mechanical, electronic and hydraulic components. The incumbent is responsible for diagnosing problems and prescribing and performing remedial action in accordance with standard trade practices and general work instructions. Specific responsibilities include performing scheduled inspections to meet manufactures and/or DTC specifications; diagnosing and repairing or replacing various components to vehicle systems; performing engine tune-ups and adjustments to vehicle systems; performing oxygen acetylene and electric welding and minor body repairs; performing standard automotive services such as lubrication, changing oil, cleaning and greasing parts; responding to emergency road calls to recover equipment; road testing vehicles; preparing and maintaining written reports; complying with all DTC safety policies; and performing other assigned tasks related to the functional area of responsibility. Duties require a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License. The incumbent may be required to lift up to 50 pounds as part of regular job performance.

The Automotive Technician is responsible for performing skilled work in routine
inspection, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of automotive equipment, including
automobiles and buses and related mechanical, electronic and hydraulic components. The
incumbent is responsible for diagnosing problems and prescribing and performing remedial action in
accordance with standard trade practices and general work instructions. Specific responsibilities
include performing scheduled inspections to meet manufacturers and/or DTC specifications;
diagnosing and repairing or replacing various components to vehicle systems; performing engine
tune ups and adjustments to vehicle systems; performing oxygen acetylene and electric welding and
minor body repairs; performing standard automotive services such as lubrication, changing oil,
cleaning and greasing parts; responding to emergency road calls to recover equipment; road testing
vehicles; preparing and maintaining written reports; complying with all DTC safety policies; and
performing other assigned tasks related to the functional area of responsibility. Duties require a
valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License. The incumbent may be re quired to lift up to 50 pounds
as part of regular job performance. The position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Please address each Preferred Qualification separately. Failure to do so may result in a disqualification.

1. Experience in performing scheduled inspections of automobiles, buses and related mechanical, electronic and hydraulic components. (Applicants must detail all their experience in performing scheduled inspections).
2. Experience in performing engine turn-ups, lubrication, changing oil, alternators, transmissions, engines, brakes and related functions. (Applicants must detail all their experience in tune-ups, oil changes and related functions).
3. Experience in preparing and maintaining reports.  (Applicants must detail all their experience in documenting maintenance activities).

Condition of Employment:

• Must be able to obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as part of regular job performance.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Skills: Experience
based: The Automotive Technician must have extensive knowledge of the
methods, materials, tools and practices of the mechanic trade. The incumbent must be aware of
occupational hazards and understand and practice relative safety precautions and understand both the
principles of the operation of gasoline and diesel engines and the use and care of all required tools.

Skills: Knowledge
based: The incumbent must have the ability to diagnose and repair major
malfunctions of motor vehicles and have working knowledge of vehicle electrical systems and
automotive electronic components. The ability to interpret manuals, research mechanical and
electrical components and prepare and maintain accurate written reports is also essential.

Exercise of Discretion: 
The Automotive Technician is called upon to diagnose the cause of
malfunctions within a large and intricate body of mechanical systems. Although much of the work
will be performed within areas defined through manufacturers and/or DTC specifications and
procedures and require relatively little judgement, the Automotive Technician will encounter
situations that call for accurate decision making. Road calls, in particular, require decisions in what
may be novel situations. The incumbent must know when to make the judgements and when to refer
them to higher levels for resolution.

Complexity: The complexity of the Automotive Technician’s position revolves around
understanding and applying mechanical principles for the diagnosis and repair of various component
parts and assemblies within vehicle systems including, but not limited to, alternators, starter motors,
transmissions, engines, and brakes.

Supervision Received: 
The Automotive Technician operates under the general direction and through
guidelines and procedures developed by the Maintenance Supervisor. The incumbent works
independently on daily tasks, determining and utilizing appropriate methods.

Supervision Exercised: 
The Automotive Technician has no regular supervisory responsibility, but
may direct activities of Service Technicians on a limited basis. Incumbent may be called upon for
limited instruction of peers in specialized areas of expertise.

Scope and Impact
: The Automotive Technician impacts on the effectiveness and efficiency of the
Corporation’s vehicle maintenance program. The incumbent is responsible for high volume
processing of routine as well as technical or specialized work processes with emphasis with on safety
and efficiency. The success of the program has direct impact on the confidence of customers in the
system, both as to safety, as well as reliability.

Work Contacts: 
The Automotive Technician’s contacts are basically within the organization with
regular interaction within the peer group, as well as with operational and inventory control
personnel.

Working Conditions: 
The position functions in a noisy industrial environment requiring the use of
safety equipment during the exercise of essential job functions. Incumbent also operates outdoors in
extremes of weather conditions. The workdays and hours are generally regular as designated by
assigned shift, although subject to periodic exception.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• DTC will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

DTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and service provider. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, marital status, genetic information, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, housing status, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

 Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, applicants may call (302) 760-2891. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance