Auto Technician

Posted on: October 22, 2024
This position is located in: Chamberlain

Summary of Position


The Auto Technician is responsible for maintenance and repair of automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, and lawn
equipment belonging to St. Joseph’s Indian School. This is a nonexempt position.


Accountability


Reports to the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor


Core Responsibilities


Core Responsibilities have not yet been established.


Responsibilities


1. Repairs, overhauls, and maintains automobiles, trucks, buses, heavy equipment, lawn equipment, and other
maintenance equipment.
2. Analyzes defective equipment to determine cause of problem and proceeds with repair in a professional
manner.
3. Operates proficiently, welding and automotive repair equipment.
4. Documents services performed on each vehicle, recording pertinent information.
5. Reports unreported damage to Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor.
6. Capable of operating heavy equipment during construction projects.
7. Monitors and maintains fuel and fluid levels in fleet vehicles daily.
8. Performs other responsibilities as required by the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor.


Qualifications


 High School Degree or equivalent
 Experience required
 Computer proficiency necessary
 Valid South Dakota Driver’s License


Physical Demands


 Frequently lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 30 lbs.
 Occasionally exerts up to 50 lbs. of force.
 Regularly bends, stoops, and crouches.
 Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
 Must have the capability to apply oneself physically over long periods of time.

 Uses the abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly over time without becoming
fatigued.
 Position requires working outdoors in summer and winter.


Expectations of Hours Worked


 40 hours/week and on-call as required


Compensation Range


Available upon request from Human Resources.