Automotive Service Technician

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation

Benefits at a glance for Full-Time: Monday-Friday 8:00a-4:30p, Weekly pay periods, Holiday pay, paid Birthday leave, Weekly accruals for Vacation & Sick leave, Administrative, Bereavement, and Educational Leave available, Low-Cost & Low-Deductible Benefits Plans & Generous 401(k) matching program. 

INDIAN PREFERENCE EXERCISED (Applicants must provide proof of Tribal affiliation to receive Indian preference)

SUMMARY:

Maintains and repairs vehicles. Inspects equipment, tests and troubleshoots problems. Orders proper repair parts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Services and repairs equipment.
• Travels to sites as assigned.
• Forwards all repair records to Coordinator as needed.
• Reports to Coordinator on a daily basis.
• Completes reports on Tribal fleet repairs. Gives required paperwork to Coordinator.
• Seeks Coordinator's approval to order needed parts that are out of stock in the shop supply.
• Cleans work area.
• Determines the proper tools for jobs.
• Inspects and tests equipment at prescribed intervals of time and usage or upon malfunction or breakdown.
• Inspects, and tests trucks and cars. Balances wheels to minimize wear on tires. Rotates wheels at prescribed mileage intervals. Adjusts equipment for motor vehicle inspections and safety standards.
• Disassembles, inspects and replaces worn or broken parts. Fits and adjusts new or required parts.
• Test drives repaired equipment.
• Uses hoist wrenches, gauges, drills or grinders, or other specialized auto mechanic tools and equipment.
• Fuels, oils and greases motor vehicles. Changes filters.
• Maintains parts usage records and orders repair parts from designated suppliers.
• Notifies supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment and corrective action needed.
• May be required to maintain a small parts storeroom at Tribal shop facility.
• Serves as backup transit driver per FTA KDOT Grants.
• Serves as Dispatcher/Scheduler as needed based on departmental needs.
• Works cooperatively within the work environment, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, and other agencies; as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

To qualify for this position, applicants must at least meet minimum requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification
• One year of experience in vehicle maintenance and/or repair
• Possesses extensive knowledge of all equipment and vehicles utilized by the Transportation Department including operation and maintenance.
• Must have a valid Kansas driver's license and be insurable with the Nation's insurance.
• Must meet all K-Dot & FTA requirements
• Must be willing to substitute for other Transit Drivers.
• Follows all safety and preventative procedures required in the shop area and on the job sites.
• Professional work ethics, manner and appearance.
• Ability to communicate orally.
• Must be patient with all passengers.
• Must be able to operate wheelchair lift and locks.
• Telephone skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be punctual and dependable in regular attendance.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Two years of experience in vehicle maintenance and repair

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: 

• Able to read, write and speak English
• Ability to work efficiently in a highly team-team oriented environment
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with others
• Determining if equipment is ready for service.
• Troubleshooting what is wrong with equipment and repairing it.
• Abilities to lift, carry, push, and pull up to and exceeding 50 pounds on a frequent basis
• Supervision Received: Organizes own work with very little supervision.
• Frequently works in a crouched position or on back lying on mechanic's dolly beneath vehicles.
• Subjected to dust, dirt and grease environment.
• Must be physically able to sit and drive for extended periods of time; up to 40% travel required.
• Must be able to work flexible hours due to schedule changes.
• Must drive on roads in all weather conditions.

POST OFFER CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Background Investigation
• Pre-employment S.A.S.S. Drug Screening
• Tuberculosis Screening
• D.O.T. Physical