Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Job Description
The Motor Vehicle Mechanic repairs, rebuilds, or overhauls major assemblies of internal combustion automobiles, buses, trucks or tractors.
Diagnose, analyze and troubleshoot vehicle malfunctions and repair problems
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair government vehicles.
- Complete the maintenance tickets and repair orders in a timely manner.
- Dispose of waste materials per regulations and applicable laws.
- Stay abreast of latest technology and installation procedures.
- Inspect diagnoses and isolates vehicle and equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots, traces and locates defects and/or causes of mechanical problems to determine type and extent of necessary repairs.
- Repair all assigned vehicles and equipment to ensure they are safe and dependable.
- Repair lighting systems, sirens, wheel bearings, radiators, heating and air-conditioning systems, springs, hydraulic systems, catalytic converters and fuel pumps
- Utilize on-board computer diagnostic systems and other test equipment in order to test automotive computer control and emission systems; assesses and analyzes malfunctions of machinery using microcomputers, calipers, gauges, and other equipment.
- Interact with customers to keep them informed of status of vehicles, repairs needed, etc.
- Inspect and test equipment for mechanical defects and replaces worn parts.
- Remove, replace, adjust, or clean defective parts or components.
- Flushes radiators and replaces anti-freeze solutions.
- Perform oil changes, check fluids, diagnose tread wear, replace batteries and trouble-shoot problems.
- Performs engine tune-ups.
- Utilize appropriate techniques and procedures in accordance with manufacturer's specification in armoring vehicles as directed.
- Repair automotive locks.
- Handle the assignment independently install new vehicle equipment, such as radios, sirens, wire cages, lights, etc.
- Perform State vehicle safety and emission inspections on owned vehicles. Identify necessary parts, equipment and supplies needed to complete repair or preventative check.
- Estimate cost and labor time for corrective repairs.
- Responds to emergency road calls for disabled vehicles and makes minor adjustments or has the vehicle towed for back for repairs.
- Road tests vehicles during and occasionally upon completion of maintenance/repair work.
- Respond to emails and telephone calls.
- Ensure the necessary provision of vehicles, and support for customers.
- Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.