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Lead Automotive TechUnited States Postal Service • Chelsea, MA, US
Lead Automotive Tech

Lead Automotive Tech

United States Postal Service • Chelsea, MA, US
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Overview

Lead Automotive Tech role at United States Postal Service. Performs routine and complex repairs and maintenance on all types of motor vehicles used in the postal fleet; troubleshoots and diagnoses more complex vehicle malfunctions using a variety of computerized test equipment; may provide assistance to lower level Employees.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnoses difficulties on a variety of vehicles and performs operational checks on engines, its major supporting systems, parts, components, assemblies, including emissions systems, electrical, computer and electronic controlled components.
  • 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, drivability problems and evaluates performance efficiency.
  • Conducts visual and auditory vehicle inspections, road calls and road tests before and after maintenance and repairs; annotates vehicle problems on work orders.
  • Provides technical guidance and instructions to mechanics and technicians on more difficult repairs and in the use of specialized computer-aided diagnostic equipment.
  • Performs maintenance and repairs resulting from normal preventive maintenance inspections.
  • Prepares and updates vehicle records, maintains vehicle records; annotates labor time, parts and / or equipment and other pertinent data on work orders.
  • 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.
  • Troubleshoots malfunctioning vehicles resulting from road calls and identifies improperly functioning parts and repairs or replaces.
  • Repairs and replaces major components including transmissions, differentials, brake systems, power assist units, steering and suspension assemblies.
  • Follows established safety practices and procedures; complies with all postal, local, state and federal environmental regulations and policies.

Qualifications

  • DRIVING REQUIRED : Applicants must have a valid state driver's license, a safe driving record, and at least two years of unsupervised experience driving passenger cars or larger.
  • Driving must have taken place in the U.S. or its possessions or territories or in U.S. military installations worldwide.
  • Must be able to communicate in and understand the English language with or without a reasonable disability accommodation under the Rehabilitation Act.
  • Postal Service employment is conditional upon meeting medical suitability, general eligibility and suitability, and background check requirements. If a job offer is made, it will be conditional upon meeting these requirements even if you are allowed to begin working first.
  • Details

  • Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type : Full-time
  • Job function : Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries : Government Administration
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