Class C Auto Technician

Solid Ground Transportation (SGT) includes a program that provides para-transit service under contract with King County Metro's Access Services Division and the vehicle Maintenance division. SGT also operates the Solid Ground Circulator, providing free transportation in the downtown Seattle core area. The C Level Technician works under the supervision of the A Level or the Lead Technician and is responsible for helping to diagnose and service the Seattle Personal Transit fleet and other agency vehicles in accordance with an established preventative maintenance inspection program. The C Level Technician must maintain a thorough knowledge of all agency-operated vehicles and their components and subsystems.

Essential Responsibilities, Duties and Tasks:

50% Perform established preventative maintenance inspections and make adjustments and repairs as required.

20% Perform servicing including lubrication of chassis, oil and filter replacement, brake systems, wheelchair lifts and lighting and charging systems.

20% Perform vehicle fueling, cleaning, transporting, stocking of parts, parts pick up, and other duties as assigned.

5% Operate tire repair equipment and repairs and balances tires.

5% Complete all required reports and records in a timely, neat and accurate manner. Inform Maintenance Manager of daily activities and recommends improvements on procedures for jobs. Maintain clean work area and assist in cleaning all shop areas.

The duties listed above 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.

Requirements

Requires the following:

a) Two years of experience in fleet maintenance, with at least one year of heavy-duty truck experience.

b) High school diploma or equivalent and two years of technical school

Also Requires:

Must possess a valid Washington State Motor Vehicle License and a driving record free from serious or frequent violations in the last three years.

Preferred:

Transit fleet experience

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have a full set of hand tools.

Must be physically able to perform position duties.

Must be capable of using all test equipment and specialized tools.

Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English language.

Positive work ethic, willingness and ability to allow for a flexible schedule, including occasional evening and weekend work.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions: Employees spend 95% of their time working in a garage, and 5% in the field. 90% of garage time is spent fixing/repairing vans, 5% paperwork and cleaning shop. Field time is spent on repairs and pick-up of non-running vans on the road. Position requires employee to lift/carry 50 pounds rarely, 10-25 pounds frequently, and push/pull 30 pounds seldom, 10-15 pounds frequently. Position has the ability to sit/stand rarely, most time spent standing, walking, kneeling, and bending. Stairs are required.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability insurance, basic life insurance, 401(k) savings plan including agency contribution and match, holiday pay, generous paid personal leave package and tax-sheltered health care and dependent care accounts. Solid Ground employees may be eligible for a standard annual increase. The amount may be determined by an employee's union membership. This position may also be eligible for a hiring bonus.