Automotive Fleet Technician 2 (DWSD) 7:30 - 4:00pm

Automotive Fleet Technician

This is not a Civil Service Position. DWSD employees are subject to provisions of Court Orders entered in United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, Case No. 77-71100 with regard to certain terms and conditions of employment. DWSD does not honor reversion rights for internal candidates. Applicants for open positions at the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The Automotive Fleet Technician makes service repairs and performs maintenance on one or more makes of automotive equipment including but not limited to fleet vehicles, dump trucks, backhoes, vactors, sweepers, flushers, bulldozers, and tractors used in daily operations at various facilities.

Examples of Duties

Perform preventive maintenance on fleet vehicles and equipment such as changing oil, repairing or replacing tires, lubing chassis, changing air and fuel filters, checking fluids. Complete inspections of parts and engines for abnormalities. Road test vehicles, perform routine maintenance on various equipment such as pumps, compressors, generators, etc. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE). A valid Michigan Commercial Driver's License and the ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrain. Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties. Provide on the job training. Regularly inspect the working conditions and maintain the cleanliness of equipment and surrounding areas. Handle inventory control by maintaining purchased items, open orders, back orders and repair orders. Complete scheduled preventative maintenance on tools and equipment. Perform related work duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of all automotive repairs, computerized maintenance management system, receiving, warehouse/inventory, and service contracting procedures and applications/systems. Tools, materials, methods and practices used to repair heavy machinery and equipment. Skill to initiate and complete repairs on various vehicles and equipment, use basic technology, exercise proficiency on various job duties as well as all the equipment used on the job, effectively query and generate work orders and to maintain and update various databases and automated records, replace and repair major equipment and vehicles. Ability to effectively utilize appropriate security and safety equipment and procedures, maintain regular and reliable attendance, understand and follow verbal and written instructions, communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, create, plan, schedule and close work orders, communicate frequently with team members and other units across the Department about process, equipment or potential problems, develop proficiency in unit specific operations and software, establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, perform preventative maintenance, deliver equipment to various job sites, maintain appearance by washing exterior and cleaning interior of vehicles, assist in setting priorities for work assignments, exercise judgment to resolve unusual problems, maintain vehicle inventory, maintain preventive maintenance records, perform scheduled maintenance by changing tires, headlights, batteries, replacing worn or damaged parts, changing oil and fluids and checking emission systems. Some experience in repairing automotive equipment, reasonable familiarity with engine and chassis units and general auto repair work. Oversee supplies and vehicle equipment. Conduct road test of vehicles to locate and identify nature of defects or malfunctions and assure that repairs and adjustments have corrected the defect or malfunction. Repair damaged parts. Provide on the job training. Operate tow trucks to service, repair and retrieve disabled vehicles in the field. Education equivalent to completion of two (2) years in and preferably graduation from a four (4) year trade or vocational high school with courses in general shop and automotive repair OR equivalent years of service. Specialty Mechanic License.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This position requires physical ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear see, and perform repetitive motions; visually inspect equipment and processes at any time of the day or night, pass vision, personal protective equipment; perform a variety of laboring tasks involving carrying, stacking, hitting, pushing, pulling and other efforts requiring considerable physical strength and stamina. Environmental Working Requirements: Work is performed in the shop or the field and requires the ability to work in all conditions involving exposure to outside elements and seasonal weather. Work may be performed in confined spaces, hazardous areas that require respiratory protection and personal protective equipment (PPE), and under slippery and wet conditions.

Supplemental Information

Valid Michigan Driver's License. Temporary Instruction Permit (TIP). CDL preferred. Diesel experience preferred. Ability to work irregular hours, to commute to DWSD facilities and work sites, and respond to after hour emergencies and on-call responses. Employees in this class are required to undergo alcohol and drug screening and are subject to a criminal background investigation.