Auto Mechanic

Job Summary

Reporting to the General Maintenance Supervisor, the Auto Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing a variety of vehicles and machinery, including police, grounds, and other department specific equipment.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Purchases parts and supplies necessary for completion of jobs; maintains appropriate records
• Checks and maintains all fluid levels for vehicles
• Ensures proper maintenance and storage of tools, equipment, and chemicals in the shop
• Assists with the maintenance of college vehicle records
• Removes and repairs units such as engines, transmissions, or differentials using wrenches and hoists
• Disassembles units and inspects parts for wear
• Fabricates parts as needed to complete
• Rebuilds parts, such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks, using lathes, shapers, drill presses, and welding equipment
• Relines and adjusts brakes and replaces shock absorbers
• Rewires ignition systems, lights, and instrument panel
• Observes prescribed work and safety rules
  
  

Service Excellence

• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
  
  

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the General Maintenance Supervisor

• Performs Other Related Tasks as Required
  
  

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Two (2) years’ working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Special Instructions Summary Posted 03/24/2025