AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN(Job Id 45038) - STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE - Department of Transportation
Concord, NH
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The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Mechanical Services, has a full-time vacancy for an Automotive Technician
SUMMARY: Performs skilled diagnostic and repair work on 300+ pieces of diverse NHDOT fleet equipment including passenger cars, trucks up to 1 ton, hydraulic spreaders, message boards, crash attenuator trailers, and all related items in the Passenger Car Unit, Bureau of Mechanical Services, and ensures proper working condition, safe highway use, and prevention of costly repairs and downtime
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS : Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduation from high school or G.E.D
equivalent and possession of an Associate's degree in automotive mechanics from a recognized college or technical school
Experience: Three (3) years of experience as an automotive technician in a large commercial or highway garage or automobile dealership repairing/servicing motor vehicles and related equipment, including light to medium duty trucks
Two additional years of approved work experience may be substituted for the Associate's degree
License/Certification: Applicant must possess a valid operator's license as required for road testing the new or repaired equipment
The applicant's Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency
Must certify to perform State of NH Motor Vehicle Inspections within 30 days of hire
Within six months of employment must obtain Air Conditioning Certification to perform repairs on vehicle air conditioning equipment
Must possess certification from the US National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), or obtain such certification within one (1) year of employment
Must maintain ASE certification by renewing on a regular basis according to Institute requirements, to include at least one course related to automotive technology
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Shall provide own standard assortment of automotive mechanic tools thru 1" diameter and 1/2" drive
All accountabilities must be performed in accordance with State and Department rules and policies, including risk management, safety and environmental standards, regulations and administrative orders
RESPONSIBILITIES: Diagnoses malfunctions in light fleet equipment (cars and pickup trucks up to 1 tons) utilizing Windows based computer software and hardware, online technical manuals, and Internet Tech Support Programs, to include diagnosis of computer-controlled engines (gas and diesel), transmissions, ABS (anti-lock brake systems), traction control systems, tire pressure monitoring systems, air condition and climate control systems, and the SRS (supplemental restraint system, air bags); determines method of repair/modification, performs repair, and tests for proper operation
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