Featured Job - Automotive Technician

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
Performs routine and complex repairs and maintenance on all types of motor vehicles used in the postal fleet; trouble shoots and diagnoses more complex vehicle malfunctions using a variety of computerized test equipment; may provide assistance to lower level employees.

Facility Location:

ALBUQUERQUE

1135 BROADWAY BLVD NE

ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87101-0002

Position Information:

FLSA DESIGNATION: Non-Exempt

OCCUPATION CODE: 5823-0001
FINANCE NUMBER: 340149

NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: Saturday/Sunday

HOURS: 02:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M.
SALARY RANGE: $18.28/hour (salary based on current postal pay rates)
BENEFITS: Health, Life, Retirement, Flextime, Annual and Sick Leave

You must apply at www.usps.com.  Click on "Careers" at the bottom of the page, then click "Search our latest job openings" in the upper right corner, a new window will open.  In the new window select New Mexico as your ONLY search criteria.  Click "Search".  The Automotive Technician Position should be the first one listed.  Resumes will NOT be accepted in any other format.

The work is performed in the Facility Location and candidates will need to be present for screening activities, including an interview. NOTE: Veterans who are entitled to veterans preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act may apply for any posted position.

ATTENTION! We will communicate with you by email concerning your application, so it is very important that you are able to receive our messages. Please add the following email addresses to your contact list right away to allow correspondence, especially if you use SPAM blocking software, use a Yahoo account, or use a work or military email address!

• ecareerworkflow@usps.gov
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• USPSeServices@geninfo.com

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE, A SAFE DRIVING HISTORY, AND TWO YEARS DOCUMENTED DRIVING EXPERIENCE. APPLICANTS MUST ALSO MAINTAIN A DEPENDABLE VEHICLE AND PASS ROAD TEST EXAMINATIONS.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING TO MEET THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE'S REQUIREMENT TO BE DRUG-FREE.  APPLICANTS MUST ALSO BE A U.S. CITIZEN OR HAVE PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENT STATUS.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Diagnoses operating difficiculties on a variety of vehicles and performs operational checks on engines; its majorsupporting systems, parts, components, assemblies; including emissions systems, electrical, computer and electronic controlled components.

2. Performs various computerized and electronic diagnostic tests using specialized equipment; interprets trouble codes and other information from electronic scanners and test analyzers; uses reference materials such as service manuals and wiring schematics to determine operational difficulties, driveability problems and evaluates performance efficiency.

3. Conducts visual and auditory vehicle inspections, road calls and road tests before and after maintenance and repairs; annotates vehicle problems on work orders.

4. Provides technical guidance and instructions to mechanics and technicians on more difficult repairs and in the use of specialized computer-aided diagnostic equipment.

5. Performs maintenance and repairs resulting from normal preventive maintenance inspections.

6. Prepares and updates vehicle records, maintains vehicle records; annotates labor time, parts and/orequipment and other pertinent data on work orders.

7. Performs engine tune-ups; removes, replaces, adjusts, cleans parts, components, assemblies and accessories; uses a variety of specialized test equipment to adjust systems and components to prescribed operating tolerances.

8. Troubleshoots malfunctioning vehicles resulting from road calls and identifies improperly functioning part(s) and repairs or replaces.

9. Repairs and replaces major components including transmissions , differentials, brake systems, power assist units, steering and suspension assemblies.

10. Performs other job related duties and responsibilities in support of primary duties.

11. Follows all established safety practices and procedures; complies with all postal, local, state and federal environmental regulations and policies.

Requirements

1. Performance Test

2. A CDL, Commercial Driver License, and Class B must be attained during the probationary period and maintained as long as CDL type vehicles are in the fleet.

3. Must pass DOT (Department of Transportation) medical physical.

Important Information:

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans' preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. For more information about this position contact Matthew Cordova at matthew.s.cordova@usps.gov

SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.