Automotive Service Technician

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Automotive Service Technician

Salary

$25.00 - $27.50 Hourly

Location

Boise, ID

Job Type

Full-Time with Benefits

Job Number

02269

Department

Sheriff

Division

ASB- Fleet Services

Opening Date

08/26/2024

Closing Date

9/27/2024 1:00 PM Mountain

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

General Summary

Do you meet our minimum hiring standards?

Check here (https://adacounty.id.gov/sheriff/careers/hiring-standards-disqualifiers/) before applying.

An Ada County Automotive Service Technician performs routine and technical, diagnostics and repairs on the Sheriff’s Office and/or Ada County’s vehicles. Work is performed under well-established manufacturer’s guidelines and safety guidelines set forth by the Ada County Sheriff’s Office. The Scope of work requires a high degree of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An Automotive Service Technician (AST), must have a minimum of two years combined training or work experience in the automotive trades and must possess a current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in 1: Brakes, 2: Steering and Suspension or be able to obtain the certifications within six months of hire. An AST performs all essential functions.

SHIFT INFORMATION

Thursday thru Sunday, four 10-hour shifts.

BENEFITS

Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurances

Idaho PERSI retirement plan

Deferred Compensation plan 457(b) with a County match of up to 3%

Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care

Post-Employment Health Plan – 50% of unused sick leave above 240 hours

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

No cost basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurances

Eleven (11) paid holidays annually

Paid vacation leave, sick leave, and parental leave

No cost gym access at three (3) County owned gym facilities

Wellness Program

Optional 401(k) and/or Roth IRA

Visit adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our full benefits package.

Essential Functions

• Performs bumper to bumper diagnostics and repairs on light duty trucks and passenger vehicles, boats, busses and personal watercraft;

• Services vehicles to manufacturer specifications and/or police needs;

• Performs major vehicle repairs to manufacturer specifications;

• Prepares new patrol or detective vehicles for service;

• Installs overhead lights, siren and siren speaker, police radio, wiring harness, screen partition, shotgun rack, wig-wag headlight system, and antenna coax.

Additional Functions

• May be asked to perform inspections and aid in investigations on vehicles that were involved in fatalities during accidents or the possible commission of a crime;

• Assists others on complex repairs and troubleshooting; and

• Performs related functions as required.

Job Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent;

• Must have a minimum of two years of hands-on work experience in an automotive repair shop or garage or a certificate of graduation from an accredited automotive technical trade school;

• Knowledge of mechanical parts of automotive equipment;

• Knowledge of where and how a variety of components, accessories, and parts of systems, such as wheel cylinders, fuel lines and mufflers are installed;

• Knowledge of methods, tools, materials and standard practices of the automotive trade;

• Knowledge of safety precautions and procedures relating to mechanical equipment and maintenance shops;

• Skill in removing and replacing parts and making performance type adjustments and settings;

• Skill in the care and use of common tools and a variety of test equipment;

• Skill in lubricating and greasing automotive equipment;

• Ability to determine when parts should be cleaned and reinstalled, or replaced with new or rebuilt parts;

• Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions;

• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and schematics;

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships;

• Ability to keep a clean and organized work area;

• Basic computer skills.

Other Requirements

• Must appear before an oral board and successfully complete a polygraph and background check;

• Must be comfortable with and be able to safely handle loaded firearms;

• Must be comfortable around police dogs;

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license;

• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Most of the work is performed inside a vehicle repair shop where it may be drafty, noisy and fumes from vehicles are usually present;

• Dirt, dust, and grease are always present;

• Vehicle fluids, such as battery acids and hydraulic fluids, may cause burns or irritate the skin;

• There is frequent exposure to hot, heavy, and sharp components where there is always the possibility of cuts, bruises, shocks, burns, and strains.

• The incumbent makes repairs while the vehicle is overhead, and where the parts worked on are in hard to reach places;

• The incumbent must stand, bend, stretch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions;

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds;

• The position requires work on hard surfaces for long periods of time. There may be times when incumbent must crawl under vehicles and make repairs while on hard, rocky, dirty, or damp surfaces.

Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.

Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families.

Healthcare:

• Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles

• Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investments Plans:

• PERSI retirement benefits

• 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match

• 401(k)

Wellbeing Program:

• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns.

• Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program

• Free bus pass

Paid-leave:

• 11 paid holidays per year

• 8 weeks paid Parental Leave

• Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee

• Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee

• 5 days paid bereavement leave

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible

• Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible

Optional Benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

• NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance

• Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance

• Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance

• AFLAC

Visit us at adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our benefits package, including: paid leave, healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, and more!

01

Do you have at least two years of hands-on work experience in an automotive repair shop or garage OR a certificate of graduation from an accredited automotive technical trade school? If yes, please explain.

02

Are you ASE (Automotive Services Excellence) Certified? If yes, please list the certifications you currently have and their expiration dates.

03

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

  04

  I have reviewed the posted hiring wage range for this position and it is acceptable to me. I am aware there is no negotiating outside of the posted wage range.

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

Ada County

Department

Sheriff

Address

7200 Barrister Dr. Boise, Idaho, 83704

Website

www.adacounty.id.gov/sheriff

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