The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is accepting online applications for Master Service Technician to work first shift (6:30 AM - 3:00 PM). The employee performs intermediate skilled mechanical work related to repair and servicing of a large variety of various equipment types; does related work as required. The work of this class involves repair and maintenance work on automobiles, light and heavy trucks, tractors, air compressors and all types of gasoline and diesel driven equipment. Work assignments are received either in writing or orally does require diagnosing mechanical failure and making necessary repairs. Work is subject to review while in progress and upon completion.
Essential Functions of Position:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: General knowledge of the maintenance and repair on a wide variety of automobiles, trucks, tractors and construction type equipment; thorough knowledge and skill in the use of service tools and diagnostic equipment such as drill press, grinders, brake lathes, laptop computer, scanner, welding equipment and all tools related to the repair and maintenance of various types of equipment; thorough knowledge in safety precautions and liabilities related to the repair and maintenance of various types of equipment; ability to do suspension repairs. Ability to diagnose repair and trouble shoot electrical systems, ability and skill to diagnose gasoline/diesel engines, automatic transmission / standard transmission and differentials on variety of equipment. Ability to detect by inspection any worn, missing, broken, mismatched or wrongly adjusted parts. Ability to keep records of repairs, parts and servicing of various types of equipment, ability to work from drawings, sketches and wiring schematics, ability to use and interpret service and repair manuals for different types of equipment. Ability to follow both oral and written instructions accurately. Dexterity to operate machinery.
Acceptable Experience and Training: Completion of high school or GED and considerable experience at the journeyman level as a line technician, supplemented by approved vocational school training in the automotive technology field, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job. Possession of a valid commercial driver's license issued by the State of Tennessee. Master ASE certification in one of the service fields, Department Director approval. Pre-employment physical, drug screening and background check required.
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Johnson City is a goal-oriented, high-energy, family-centered city with diverse economic components. Education, business, industry, civic and community organizations, and local government pull together to keep us moving forward. We have a diverse economy led by healthcare, education and an entrepreneurial spirit that lives on from our City’s founder, Henry Johnson.
We hold our natural beauty and resources in highest regard and lead the state of Tennessee in green initiatives. We received the Tennessee Municipal League’s first-ever Green City Leadership award for our environmental efforts.
This community is a thriving one because our 60,000+ residents are actively engaged. Neighborhood action committees, problem-solving task forces, public boards and committees, and outreach programs are creating a resilient, more cohesive community and strengthening government in its role of protecting and serving citizens.
