Vehicle Support Specialist

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience in a related field.

• Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Requires a Class “C” driver’s license.

• If required, must obtain an appropriate Commercial Driver’s License ( CDL ) within 120 days of employment with the City.

Equipment Hand Tool Requirements:

• An incumbent must provide his or her own hand tools including, wrenches, sockets ratchets, toolbox, etc. as a condition of employment.

• The individual must meet the minimum hand tool requirements within six (6) months of employment.

Notes to Applicants
The Vehicle Support Specialist is an onsite position that, under general supervision, receives and inspects new and turned-in vehicles and equipment, processes the units and makes them ready for issue to City departments or for auction, as required.

A competency assessment (s) may be required to verify your skill set.
More than one interview round may be required.

A detailed and complete job application is REQUIRED and helps us to better evaluate your qualifications. In completing your job application, please be sure to provide a COMPLETE employment history regarding any all relevant work experience that you would like us to consider. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience and education that is relevant to this position, including your supervisory and/or leadership experience if applicable. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications.

This information will be also be used to determine salary in the event that you are selected for this position. You will not be given the opportunity to provide additional work experience once you complete and submit your job application. Furthermore, if selected as the top candidate, you will not be permitted to present additional work experience for salary calculation purposes.

When completing the Supplemental Questions, please note that your answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by information contained in your application.

No cover letter or resume is being accepted for this position.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Valid Texas Class “C” Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

If you are selected as the top candidate:Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide education from an accredited organization/institution. If you are identified as a top candidate and or in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD214 prior to confirming a start date.

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Pay Range
$23.44 - $26.83

Hours
Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Note that this is an onsite position. Additional hours and/or working outside of normal business hours may be required as determined by operational needs.
Job Close Date 06/09/2025 Type of Posting External Department Fleet Mobility Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 6400 Bolm Road Preferred Qualifications

• Experience installing vinyl graphics, wraps, window tint
• Experience working both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Experience working efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in basic aftermarket vehicle upfit installation and repair including basic hydraulic system operation and repair.
• Experience in basic aftermarket wiring and electrical upfit.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Receives and inspects new and turned-in units and identifies vehicle needs. Processes units by creating and applying or removing vehicle graphics, installing or uninstalling after-market accessories, and performing basic maintenance and/or fabrication to prepare vehicles for receiving department or auction. Obtains specifications from customers for after-market accessories, solicits bids and coordinates with vendors. Communicates with customers to answer questions and provide information.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Skill in using computers and related software applications essential to the business.

• Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals.

• Ability to understand and follow work-related directions or instructions.

• Ability to understand to perform multiple tasks and work within specified time lines.

• Ability to interact with tact and courtesy and maintain a professional demeanor.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for this position are: graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience in a related field; experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years. Do you meet the requirements?

• Yes
• No

* * This position may require that you be able to perform moderate physical tasks that involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, or using a force equal to lifting up to fifty (50) pounds or more with or without accommodations. Will you be able to perform these tasks with or without accommodations?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires an incumbent to provide his or her own hand tools including wrenches, socket ratchets, toolbox, etc. as a condition of employment. Do you meet this requirement or are you able to meet the minimum hand tool requirements within six (6) months of employment?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a Texas Class C Drivers License. Do you have a Texas Class C Drivers License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Texas Class C Drivers License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* Which of the following best describes your experience installing vinyl graphics, vehicle wraps and window tint?

• None
• Less than 1 year.
• 1 to less than 2 years.
• 2 to less than 3 years.
• 3 or more years.

* Which of the following best describes your experience in aftermarket vehicle upfit installation and repair including basic hydraulic system operation and repair?

• None
• Less than 1 year.
• 1 to less than 2 years.
• 2 to less than 3 years.
• 3 or more years.

* Which of the following best describes your experience in aftermarket wiring and electrical upfit?

• None
• Less than 1 year.
• 1 to less than 2 years.
• 2 to less than 3 years.
• 3 or more years.

* My job application is detailed and complete, and I understand that if I am selected as the top candidate for this particular job, my salary will be determined based on the experience submitted on my job application.

• Yes
• No

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