The Department of Public Works is seeking highly motivated individuals with great technical and interpersonal skills to join our team as Automotive Service Workers.

Under general supervision, Automotive Service Workers perform a variety of semi-skilled automotive and equipment maintenance tasks which include the full range of lubrication and minor repair services, and routine service-related duties such as pumping gas and changing oil; perform skilled sub-journey mechanic work and learn journey-level mechanics under the direct supervision of an Automotive Mechanic or Automotive Service Supervisor.

Automotive Service Workers are assigned to the Vehicle and Equipment Services Section of the Department of Public Works. The Vehicle and Equipment Services Section maintains, inspects, services, and repairs County motor vehicles including school and other buses, trucks, equipment, Sheriff's Office vehicles, and motor pool vehicles. Our service and repair stations are located in Redwood City and San Mateo.

Ideal candidates for this position will possess:

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  At least one year of verifiable professional work experience in Automotive Services and experience with hybrid and basic computer diagnostic. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification is preferred.
• Great organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Important Notes About the Position:

• Automotive Service Workers can be required to work at various locations throughout San Mateo County.
• The candidate appointed to the position must possess their own set of tools in order to perform the responsibilities of this position.
• Individuals hired as Automotive Service Workers must possess a Class C California driver license or equivalent and must obtain a Class B California driver license within six months from date of hire.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

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  Install, inspect, repair and replace electrical and ignition systems, including generator, voltage regulator, battery and emergency equipment.
• Install, inspect, repair and replace fuel systems including pumps, filters, carburetors, and fuel injection.
• Inspect, repair and replace exhaust system muffler and exhaust pipes; perform exhaust emissions testing and repair.
• Inspect, replace and repair cooling systems, pumps, thermostats, radiators and hoses.
• Inspect and replace shock absorbers, tie rods, ball joints, king pins, idler arms, and steering arms.
• Inspect, repair and replace master cylinders, wheel cylinders, pads, linings, calipers, and brake drums and rotors.
• Inspect engines, transmissions and differentials for leaks and cracks.
• Perform routine tune-ups of vehicles, which includes air cleaner, spark plugs, points, condenser; inspect, repair or replace wires, belts, distributor; clean and adjust the carburetor and set the timing.
• Replace coils, coil over plugs, injectors and use fuel injector cleaner.
• Lube chassis; change oil and oil filters; inspect, clean and service air cleaners.
• Repair and mount tubes and tires; balance wheels; unload and store tires.
  
• Clean and pack wheel bearings, and U-joints.
• Inspect and replace batteries, cables and terminals.
• Inspect, adjust or replace door, hood, trunk latches; install seat belts.
• Replace and adjust headlights and taillights; replace minor parts such as light bulbs, fuses and windshield wiper blades, radiator and gas tank caps.
• Service vehicles with gas or propane, oil, water, coolant, transmission and brake fluids.
• Wash and clean vehicles; vacuum interiors; steam clean chassis, engines and other components.
• Inventory and stock supplies, provide order list to Supervisor; pick up and deliver auto parts.
• Repair and replace parts of transmission and differential and parts of engine.
• Perform BIT, school bus and related mandated inspections.
• Test drive vehicles after inspection and repair.
• Receive complaints concerning vehicles and prepare service request forms.
• Direct the work of seasonal, extra help, trustees, and work furlough workers assigned to motor pool.
• Observe safety regulations, change and prevent hazardous situations, bring hazards to supervisor's attention.
• Drive and operate tow truck and other medium sized trucks; drive and operate forklift; transport vehicles to various locations.
• Complete repair order forms noting parts and labor hours used.
• Empty trash, sweep and mop floors, clean sinks, mirrors and auto equipment in assigned work area.
• Prepare trip tickets for vehicles, and dispatch to County employees.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification:

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  Possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent.
• Must obtain a class B California driver license or equivalent within six months of appointment.

Education and Experience :
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is one year of experience performing automotive service work.

Knowledge of :

• Methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in servicing motor vehicles.
• Common automotive equipment cleaning methods.
• Common automotive parts and supplies.
• Proper condition of various auto parts, and procedures for ensuring proper condition and operation.
• Electrical, braking, air conditioning and heating, suspension and cooling system.
• Service and repair of hybrid and alternate fuel vehicles.

Skill/Ability to :

• Perform general service work on vehicles.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Follow safety rules, procedures, and practices.
• Use common automotive service tools and equipment including air wrenches, lifting jacks, tach and dwell meter, cooling system tester, and battery generator tester, brake bleeder, cooling system testers, and volt-ohm meters.
• Use chassis lubrication equipment.
• Check proper condition of tires, belts, hoses, wiper blades and batteries.
• Change tires.
• Perform simple arithmetic.
• Diagnose and repair a wide variety of minor mechanical problems.
• Operate a wide variety of motor vehicles.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Lift and carry equipment and supplies used in the course of work.
• Work courteously and effectively with the public and co-workers.

Application/Examination

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply' button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org.

Responses to the Supplemental Questions must be completed in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for answering the required Supplemental Questions.

The examination process will consist of the following steps:

• Training and Experience (T&E) Evaluation (weight: pass/fail) – This evaluation is auto-scored based solely on candidate responses to the supplemental questions.
• Written Exam (weight: 30%) – Candidates who pass the T&E Evaluation will be invited to a written test.
• Performance Exam (weight: 70%) – Candidates who pass the written test will be invited to a performance exam.

Depending on the number of applicants, a screening committee may select those candidates whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position based solely on the information provided in the application documents. Because of this screening process, not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement to the next phase of the examination process. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and all applicants must participate at their own expense.

~ RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~
Application Deadline: May 4, 2023, 11:59 p.m. PST
Training & Experience Evaluation: Week of May 8, 2023
Written Exam (tentative): Week of May 15, 2023
Performance Exam (tentative): Week of June 5, 2023

Analyst: Dorothy Halley (04202023) (Automotive Service Worker II - W040)