Equipment Mechanic II (Automotive Maintenance) - Indianapolis chez Indiana State Police (IN), IN

About the Department

To serve as a civilian employee of the Indiana State Police whose primary responsibility is to keep all state owned vehicles in the best mechanical operating condition by performing preventative maintenance and assigned repairs.

Position Duties

• Perform preventive maintenance as needed.
• Complete assigned repair work as required.
• Notify appropriate personnel on any visible major problems.
• Keep work orders up to date.
• Order parts and maintain garage stock room.
• Keep area of assignment clean and orderly.
• Assist in unloading the supply truck and loading old tires, empty oil drums etc.
• Periodically complete training for new procedures and skills needed to maintain state owed commissions.
• Perform the following repairs or preventive maintenance work on any of the commissions: brake, tires, exhaust, electrical gaskets, hoses, stock absorbers, transmission, rear ends, clutches, tune-ups, valves, air-conditioning, heater work, lights, starters, bushings, ball joints, tie rods, idler arms and related parts and change oil.
• Perform the following repairs or preventative maintenance work on any of the following: 3-prong accessories, antennas, camera systems, deck lights, flashlight systems, fuses, light bars, mirror lights, motorcycle and trailer wiring, computer docking station and radio equipment.
• Maintain various logs.
• Use diagnostic equipment to trouble-shoot and find problems in the commission.
• Test drive commission to ensure it is in working order.
• Perform building custodian duties as required by the Division or District Commander.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a high school graduate or possess equivalent GED.  Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.  Must be a graduate of an automotive trade school, or have at least two (2) years professional experience in automotive maintenance and repair.  Must have the ability to distinguish and determine colors and sounds.  Must have the ability to lift and move heavy objects.

Other Qualifications

Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation.  Applicants are asked to submit a complete work history.  All applicants are required to submit copies of high school transcript or GED certificate, any college transcripts, technical certificates and a military DD214 (if applicable).