USPS Careers – AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN

Job Description:

• This job has an exam requirement. Currently, applicants for this posting who do not yet have an exam score are being
  invited to take the exam. Examining will continue until capacity has been reached.
•  This section is composed of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities which are required to satisfactorily perform the tasks of the position. Knowledge of electrical/ignition systems refers to the terminology characteristics, and operation of such components as alternators, batteries, voltage regulators, starter motors, ignition and lighting systems, indicating devices, electronic computer enhanced components, sensors, and starting aids.

Job Responsibilities:

• Diagnoses operating 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, drive ability 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 part(s) and repairs or replaces.
• Repairs and replaces major components including transmissions , differentials, brake systems, power assist units,
  steering and suspension assemblies.
• Performs other job related duties and responsibilities in support of primary duties.
• Follows all established safety practices and procedures; complies with all postal, local, state and federal environmental
  regulations and policies.

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of automotive emission control systems refers to the terminology characteristics, and operation of emission
  control systems as they relate to overall engine operation and performance specifications and conformance to environmental quality regulations.
• Knowledge of engine systems refers to the terminology, characteristics, and operation of engine valves, piston assemblies, engine bearings, cylinders, cylinder heads, cylinder blocks, crankshaft assemblies, compression ignition, and cooling system.
• Knowledge of automotive power train systems refers to the terminology, characteristics, and operation of such components as clutches, universal joints, manual and computer enhanced automatic transmission systems, differentials, and drive axles.
• Knowledge of automotive suspension systems refers to the terminology, characteristics, and operation of standard and
  computerized/air- controlled suspension, and standard and power assisted steering, as well as wheel alignment systems and steering geometry.
• Knowledge of automotive braking systems refers to the terminology, characteristics, and operation of air and hydraulically actuated braking components such as cylinders, valves, linkage, calipers, sensors and control modules and anti-lock brake systems.

Job Details:

Company: United States Postal Service

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Shreveport, LA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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