Automotive Technician

Posting Date05/22/25

Application Deadline05/29/25

Pay Range$23.25 - $34.25 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Employees will receive a provisional salary set at 5% below the minimum rate for the position until the required Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) certification is obtained.

Job TypeUnclassified

DepartmentEquipment Services

About the Position

Are vehicle repairs your passion? Do you want to work somewhere where your contributions matter? If so, apply for our Automotive Technician position where you will have the opportunity to make a difference every day in Maricopa County!

The Automotive Technician performs complex maintenance, repairs, and diagnostic issues on light-duty automobiles and trucks in an industrial automotive shop setting. Jump-start your career and apply today!

About Us

The Equipment Services Department manages a fleet of over 3,000 vehicles. We provide services to our community by maintaining vehicles that journey over 24 million miles a year, covering 9,224 square miles of Maricopa County. Join a team of highly trained professionals who have developed an extensive maintenance and asset replacement program to ensure our vehicles are operating efficiently and safely.

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits, including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

Two years of general automotive experience

High school diploma or GED

A combination of post-secondary education in Automotive Technology or a closely related field, or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

Must possess or can obtain the necessary emission certification through the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) within 90 days of hire to perform emissions testing and compliance activities; obtaining this certification is a condition of employment

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire

We Also Value

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification

Completion of two years at an automotive trade school

Job Contributions

Perform general mechanical repairs and engine diagnostics on light-duty vehicles and equipment, including routine maintenance, basic troubleshooting, test procedures, and cost/time estimates, within an industrial shop environment

Conduct advanced diagnostics and repairs on complex systems in light-duty vehicles, including electrical/electronic, braking, climate control, drive train, suspension, and body components by identifying faults and conducting targeted system-level repairs

Conduct road tests on vehicles to ensure the completion of the repair

Maintain service records and repair documentation, including work orders, labor estimates, expenditures, and project status, for input into the fleet tracking system

Promote and maintain a safe and compliant work environment by upholding safety standards, maintaining shop cleanliness, and proactively identifying and reporting hazards to leadership

Consult with the supervisor on vehicular problems and performance

Perform preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment

Other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

This position requires the employee to be in the office/field or customer-facing for all hours worked

Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly. May be required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and squat for extended periods

Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel

Protective equipment required

Must wear job protective equipment (i.e., uniforms, safety glasses, and steel-toe shoes)

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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