Auto Mechanic
STARTING MONTHLY SALARY: $3,551
Requirements & Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Must reside within 30 statute miles of Kansas City, Missouri city limits during employment
- Successful completion of medical, physical fitness, psychological evaluations, and CVSA test
- Prefer candidate has VOTEC or formal technical training in applied auto repair
- Incumbent must obtain a Missouri State Inspectors Permit within one year of hire date.
Experience:
- Minimum of three years experience in a full-service auto repair facility
- Must have experience or training in welding, and knowledge of electronics to diagnose and repair computers in vehicles
Supervisory Responsibility:
- None
Physical, Cognitive, and Psychological Requirements:
- Must meet department-established physical, cognitive, and psychological health standards
- Very heavy lifting (over 50 pounds) is required occasionally; heavy lifting (20 to 50 pounds) and light lifting (5 to 20 pounds) is required frequently
- Must have the ability to perform work duties in extreme heat
Brief Job Description
- Repair, inspect, and service department vehicles; may include duties such as line repair work, tune-ups, fabrication of special equipment, road tests, transmission, electrical system, and brakes
- Install, test, and repair specialized police equipment
- Perform clerical support tasks; such as writing service orders, searching for part listings and service records, and maintaining service log sheets
- Assist in maintenance of shop equipment; perform routine cleaning and sweeping of garage work areas
- May assist law enforcement personnel in recovering evidence from vehicles
- Respond to tow/service calls
- Test drive vehicles to check repairs, may drive vehicles to pick-up parts, etc.
- May assist with administrative/supervisory duties in crew leader's absence