Job Description
Posting Date 06/10/25
Application Deadline 06/17/25
Pay Range $23.25 - $34.25 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Employees will receive a provisional salary set at 5% below the minimum rate for the position until the required Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) certification is obtained.
Job Type Unclassified
Department Equipment Services
About the Position Are vehicle repairs your passion? Do you want to work somewhere where your contributions matter? If so, apply for our Automotive Technician position where you will have the opportunity to make a difference every day in Maricopa County!
The Automotive Technician performs complex maintenance, repairs, and diagnostic issues on light-duty automobiles and trucks in an industrial automotive shop setting. Jump-start your career and apply today!
About Us The Equipment Services Department manages a fleet of over 3,000 vehicles. We provide services to our community by maintaining vehicles that journey over 24 million miles a year, covering 9,224 square miles of Maricopa County. Join a team of highly trained professionals who have developed an extensive maintenance and asset replacement program to ensure our vehicles are operating efficiently and safely.
Proud to Offer - Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Child care benefits, including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
- Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require - Two years of general automotive experience
- High school diploma or GED
- A combination of post-secondary education in Automotive Technology or a closely related field, or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
- Must possess or can obtain the necessary emission certification through the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) within 90 days of hire to perform emissions testing and compliance activities; obtaining this certification is a condition of employment
- Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
We Also Value - Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification
- Completion of two years at an automotive trade school
Job Contributions - Perform general mechanical repairs and engine diagnostics on light-duty vehicles and equipment, including routine maintenance, basic troubleshooting, test procedures, and cost/time estimates, within an industrial shop environment
- Conduct advanced diagnostics and repairs on complex systems in light-duty vehicles, including electrical/electronic, braking, climate control, drive train, suspension, and body components by identifying faults and conducting targeted system-level repairs
- Conduct road tests on vehicles to ensure the completion of the repair
- Maintain service records and repair documentation, including work orders, labor estimates, expenditures, and project status, for input into the fleet tracking system
- Promote and maintain a safe and compliant work environment by upholding safety standards, maintaining shop cleanliness, and proactively identifying and reporting hazards to leadership
- Consult with the supervisor on vehicular problems and performance
- Perform preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment
- Other job duties as assigned
Working Conditions - This position requires the employee to be in the office/field or customer-facing for all hours worked
- Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly. May be required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and squat for extended periods
- Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel
Protective equipment required - Must wear job protective equipment (i.e., uniforms, safety glasses, and steel-toe shoes)
Selection Procedure - Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
- Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
- Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
- Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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