Tradeshelper
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
Tradeshelper/Part-Time (Automotive Technician Assistant)
Are you interested in a career as an Automotive or Heavy Equipment Technician (mechanic) but don't have any experience? We can help! Apply now and get trained while being paid as a Tradeshelper for the award-winning Chesapeake Central Fleet where you'll assist industry leading technicians in performing preventive maintenance and repairs to a diverse fleet of automotive vehicles, heavy trucks and construction equipment.
Other duties include:
Are you interested in a career as an Automotive or Heavy Equipment Technician (mechanic) but don't have any experience? We can help! Apply now and get trained while being paid as a Tradeshelper for the award-winning Chesapeake Central Fleet where you'll assist industry leading technicians in performing preventive maintenance and repairs to a diverse fleet of automotive vehicles, heavy trucks and construction equipment.
Other duties include:
- Assist technicians in routine maintenance such as building and changing tires, jump starting and replacing batteries, inspecting and replacing brakes.
- Perform tire repairs such as patching/plugging.
- Assist in the preventive maintenance, fluid and filter services, minor repairs, and maintenance documentation.
- May assist technician in vehicle modifications such as installing or removing special equipment.
- May be required to transport vehicles and equipment to and from vendors.
- Operates a wide variety of shop equipment, machinery and specialized tools.
- Performs shop or area maintenance such as general clean up.
- Prepares documentation for maintenance activities such as repairs made, parts used, costs, and other information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.