Automotive Service Worker

Description

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  Dismounts, repairs or replaces and mounts vehicle tires including riding lawn mower tires

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  Balances tires on computer balancer

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  Installs and removes all emergency equipment on police cars such as sirens, emergency lights, radar units, video cameras, telephones, interior cages, push bumpers and computers/M.D.T. (Mobile Data Transmitters)

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  Installs and removes accessory equipment including, trailer hitches and electrical connections, vehicle steps and interior cages

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  Installs and removes organizational markings/graphics (Decals)

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  Drives County vehicles to different destinations as necessary

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  Replaces brake pads and rotors, starters, alternators, batteries, spark plugs, and belts

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  Repairs and maintains fuel systems on alternative fuel vehicles (Propane)

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  Changes oil and filters and lubricates vehicles

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  Repairs small engine equipment such as chain saws, weed eaters, trimmers and riding and walk behind lawn mowers

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  Assists mechanics in different tasks

• Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate, and one (1) year experience working in an automotive shop including dismounting, mounting, and repairing of tires; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Knowledge of tire changing equipment; knowledge of tire patching and repair of flat tires; knowledge in the use of computerized tire balancer; knowledge of basic mechanical, electrical and repair principles

• Skill in dismounting and mounting tires

• Ability to work with various mechanical tools; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, and the public

• Must have a valid Texas driver's license

• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance

• Must secure and maintain a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test

• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

• Working conditions are primarily indoors with occasional outdoor exposure

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions

• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

• Occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals, gasoline, oil, antifreeze, Freon, battery acid, and other solvents and fumes

• Frequently moves equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

• Occasionally moves objects weighing up to 75 pounds

• Will frequently communicate with co-workers; must be able to exchange accurate information

• Frequently moves about buildings

• Constantly positions self to perform essential functions

• Constantly operates tools and equipment

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

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Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.