Automotive Mechanic jobs in Murfreesboro, TN

• Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical defects in motor vehicles and related equipment.
• Maintain gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, air conditioning, electrical and other automotive systems.
• Repair or replace worn or defective parts.
• Adjust carburetors, fuel injection and perform tune-ups and emissions tests.
• Road test vehicles before and after repairs.
• Ensure that proper service is maintained.
• Complete work orders and parts requests and acquire parts from stock room.
• Deliver motor vehicles to dealerships for specialized maintenance and warranty repairs.
• Maintain tools, keeps equipment and shop area clean and orderly.
• Observe all safety rules and regulations.
• Accurately follow road maps and manuals.
• May perform brake lathe and tire balancing tasks.
• Attends seminars and training as needed.

High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year experience repairing light duty motor vehicles

OR

High School Diploma or GED and completion of Automotive Repair studies from an accredited trade school.

LICENSES REQUIRED

Valid Driver License

Employee must furnish the proper tools to perform the job.

NOTE ON TARGETED CLASSIFICATION: Employees in this classification shall be automatically upgraded to the Automotive Mechanic - Certified classification provided all of the criteria in the Job Description for the Classification are met in accordance with Policy 5.6 B-I, Upgrades for Targeted Classifications.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government. 

• Experience installing, operating, analyzing data and maintaining diagnostic equipment
• Experience using hand and pneumatic tools, brake lathe and related repair equipment

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.