• The Motor Vehicle Mechanic repairs, rebuilds, or overhauls major assemblies of internal combustion automobiles, buses, trucks or tractors. Work involves most of the following: Diagnosing the source of trouble and determining the extent of repairs required; replacing worn or broken parts such as piston rings, bearings, or other engine parts; grinding and adjusting valves; rebuilding carburetors; overhauling transmissions; and repairing fuel injections, lighting, and ignition systems.
• May be required to overhaul major assemblies or automobiles, light trucks, and ATV’s.  Other work includes diagnosing trouble and determining the extent of repairs required.  This activity may lead to replacement or repair of brakes, carburetor, fuel systems, cooling systems, lighting, and ignitions systems.
• Assesses work orders, observes and listens to vehicles in operation to determine malfunctions, and plans work procedures accordingly.  Applies knowledge of electrical, power transmissions, brakes, and other automotive systems. 
• Installs ignition systems, aligns front wheels, changes or recharges batteries, and replaces transmissions and other parts using hand tools and repair manuals. 
• Lubricates moving parts, changes oil and transmission fluids, replaces brake linings and pads, windshield wipers, headlamps, taillights, belts and hoses. 
• Test-drives repaired vehicles.
• Works both inside and outside, possibly under extreme conditions.  Work normally involves greasy and dirty conditions. 
• Must be physically able to move and lift heavy items as part of the daily requirements of the job.
• Documents maintenance actions in IEMS system.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience Requirements:

• Five years’ experience repairing/maintaining vehicles.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.

Minimum Position-Specific Training Required:

• Formal technical or vocational automotive maintenance classes.
• Possess a valid state Commercial Driver’s License.

Citizenship and Security Clearance Requirements:

• US Citizen
• Obtain and maintain the appropriate level of clearance

Certification Requirements:

• EPA Required Certification Training

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: 

• Motor Vehicle Mechanics make repairs which often require them to work in tiring, awkward, and uncomfortable positions.
• Standing for long periods of time, bend, stoop, crawl under vehicles, and make repairs in other tight spaces.
• Lift, handle, and carry parts and equipment weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds). Occasionally, move moderately heavy items with assistance or with mechanical devices, including objects weighing up to or over 23 kilograms (50 pounds).
• The work is typically performed inside on concrete surfaces with exposure to drafts, noise, and fumes from vehicles.
• Automotive workers occasionally perform work outside under adverse weather conditions.
• Routinely exposed to dirt, dust, and grease, and to the potential for burns, chemical irritations, shocks, bruises, cuts, and strains. To reduce dangers and irritations from these conditions, they follow prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment such as safety shoes and glasses, and respirators.

Reports To:  Maintenance Supervisor

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.