Automotive Technician

Description

The starting wage for this position is listed above. This position is represented by AFSCME Local #878. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/

Employees at this level assemble, service, repair, and operate vehicles and equipment.

Examples of Duties

disassembles and performs partial or complete overhaul of engines, transmissions, differentials, other assemblies and sub-assemblies;

uses gauges, special tools, and specialized equipment to diagnose mechanical failure or problems (such as electronic diagnostic equipment, infrared machine for exhaust emissions, and air-conditioning recharging machine);

makes wheel alignments and balances wheels;

installs and/or adjusts brakes, heaters and defrosters;

replaces worn or broken parts;

grinds valves;

repairs automotive equipment (such as alternators, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, pumps, and carburetion systems);

operates vehicles to diagnose problems and validate that repairs have been completed;

constructs, maintains or services shop equipment as necessary;

repairs gasoline and diesel engines;

serves as team leader/lead worker when assigned;

repairs equipment and machinery as necessary;

performs duties of previous level in series, as required;

performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Possession of a valid drivers license as required by the State of Illinois for the type of motor vehicle(s) to be operated by the incumbent.
3. Any combination totaling four (4) years (48 months) from the following categories:
   1. Coursework in automotive body repair, automotive mechanics technology, or a closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
      • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
      • Associates Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
      • 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
   2. Successful completion of a certification test by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) equals one (1) year (12 months).
   3. Professional (i.e., full-service commercial, military, governmental, educational) work experience performing general mechanical work on various types of vehicles.

Supplemental Information

Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, candidates must be a current Illinois resident.

Tips for Completing a Civil Service Application:
1. To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment.
2. Relevant part-time work experience will count towards the qualifications for this position and will be converted to full-time equivalence to calculate the total length of experience.
3. Upload all official transcripts to meet the educational requirements. If the job description specifies a minimum number of college hours, transcripts are mandatory for the successful processing of your application.
4. Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application, unless the same proof has already been submitted in a previous application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves).
5. After the position has closed, your application and supporting materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications, including any specialty factors associated with this position. Those who qualify will move forward for Civil Service Examination/Testing.
6. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from info@schooljobs.com.
7. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at sucss.illinois.gov

About Civil Service Examination/Testing: The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of application materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, your application will move forward for examination/testing in which you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. This score will be emailed to the email address noted on your application. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available. For more information visit https://policies.siu.edu/policies/employment-non-us-citizens.php



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