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Automotive Technician

Posted: 05/05/2025

Position Summary:   Responsible for maintaining and servicing Unity’s vehicle and equipment fleet to ensure optimal functionality, safety, and compliance.
 
Essential Job Functions:

  • Perform timely servicing, inspection, and repair of trucks, heavy equipment, small engines, and golf carts.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all maintenance and repairs.
  • Order, track, and install necessary repair parts; maintain inventory of supplies.
  • Ensure all fleet vehicles meet Missouri state inspection and licensing requirements.
  • Assist the Manager and department personnel with equipment needs and special projects.
  • Stay current with industry trends, technology, and best practices for vehicle and equipment maintenance.
  • Develop and follow a preventative maintenance schedule for all fleet vehicles and equipment to minimize breakdowns and extend the life of assets.
  • Utilize electronic diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle and equipment faults.
  • Support snow removal efforts, including working weekends or holidays as needed.
  • Monitor and maintain road conditions, including patching and repairing roads.
  • Regular and reliable attendance at the worksite and adhere to assigned schedule. – this position is not a remote or telecommute position.
  • Adhere to all company and departmental policies and procedures per the guidebook including all safety requirements including all safety guidelines.
  • Utilize electronic time management system to input time, attendance and paid off request.
 
Education:    High School Diploma/GED equivalent. Technical Training for Automotive Repair.
 
Experience:     
  • 2–5 years of automotive repair experience, or a combination of technical training and experience totaling 7 years.
  • Experience diagnosing, identifying, and repairing vehicle and equipment issues.
  • Experience in electrical troubleshooting and reading electrical diagrams.
  • Prefer experience working on diesel engines
  • Prefer experience working on heavy equipment and tractors.
  • Prefer experience working on golf carts.
  • Prefer experience working on small engines.
 
Computer Skills:         
  • Basic end user PC experience. 
  • Working knowledge of keyboard/mouse and windows.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Excel.
 
Certificates & Licenses:          
  • Have or ability to obtain A/C License for handling of refrigerant and disposal.
  • Technical training schools certificate preferred.
  • Missouri chauffeur’s license is required.
 Other Requirements:   
 
Competency Statement(s):      
  • Job Specific Knowledge and Skills:  Able to acquire and apply knowledge, skills and experience to accomplish results.
  • Teamwork:  Able to support a positive team environment in which members participate, respect and cooperate with each other to achieve desired results.
  • Values:  Able to promote a safe and inclusive environment of integrity and honesty.
 
Work Environment & Physical Requirements 
Activity Frequency 
Indoor Work  F
Outdoor Work  F
Sitting at Workstation  O
Use of Hands/Fingers  C
Lifting/Carrying: 50 Max lbs   F
Operating Computer  O
Cleaning/Housekeeping Duties  N/A
Exposure to Cleaning Chemicals/Hazards   F
Operating Equipment  C
Excessive Noise  F
Climb-Stairs and Ladders  O
Traveling  O
Talk/Communicate  F
Standing/Walking  C
Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl  F
Operating Company Vehicle  C
Personal Protective Equipment: Steel Toe Safety Shoes, Safety & Welding Goggles, Ear Protection, and Gloves C
Read/See  C
Exposure to Temperatures  F
 
N/A    Not Applicable Activity - Not applicable to this occupation  
O       Occasionally Position requires this activity up to 0-27% of the time (02.5 or < hrs/day) 
F       Frequently Position requires this activity up to 27-61% of the time (02.5-5.5 hrs/day) 
C       Constantly Position requires this activity up to 61-100% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) 
 
Shape 
 
Additional Information 
 
ShapeWork Environment: Indoor/Outdoor Casting Building

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