District 8 - Fleet Specialist I, II, or III

District 8 Fleet Specialist I, II, or III

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving mechanical/technical work in the repair and maintenance of automobile, truck, boat, heavy equipment, or other engines or motors and related assemblies or in the supervision/management of a fleet maintenance or repair facility.

The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:

• Perform major and minor preventative maintenance service on state vehicles and equipment; Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic problems; operate diagnostic tools and computer software; weld and fabricate.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment; inspect and test equipment for safety and proper working order.
• Complete paperwork and assist in writing specifications; maintain workplace inventory; order parts and supplies to maintain an inventory of parts.
• Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical personnel which may include employees and customers on an as-required basis while performing roadside assistance, towing needs, and rollback services.
• Performs duties of supervisor as directed; report to work outside of normal working hours for emergency operations
• Supervises a repair facility; reviews the work of specialists; provides training and assistance in the analysis of engine malfunctions and decisions concerning repair or replacement of parts.
• Plan, layout, and direct operations of a repair facility within the agency's responsibilities, prepare project schedules, consult with engineering and other departments to provide or get information on work priorities and provide availability of proper equipment for various activities scheduled.
• Perform transportation planning functions; determines existing and future service levels, accruing needs and relating to projected revenues; coordinates meetings with other units to evaluate fleet and equipment needs.
• Perform necessary research investigation, analysis, and reporting for the equipment fleet; make recommendations for purchase, replacement, or reassignment of equipment within a division; write preliminary specifications for equipment.
• Manage and/or develop budgets for an assigned unit including operating requirements, equipment purchases, parts and supply purchases and ensures that actual expenses are consistent with the approved budget.

Level Descriptor

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

Level I: This is the entry level where employees are assigned routine work involving minor repairs and preventive maintenance on various types of vehicles and other equipment. In this role they may perform common tasks such as changing oil and oil filters, lubricating chassis, changing tires, washing and cleaning vehicles or perform more complex tasks such as engine tune-ups, changing belts, brake shoes or other similar tasks. Responsibilities may also include repairing lawn mowers, outboard motors and other small engines. Order some parts within the shop.

Level II: At this level specialists are assigned responsibilities at the full performance level for performing a full range of maintenance and repair work involving automotive, truck, bus, tractor, boat, heavy equipment or other equipment. Responsibilities will routinely involve repair or replacement of defective parts, installing major engine parts and components and related work to include electrical circuitry, hydraulic systems, emission systems, brake systems air and hydraulic, A/C systems. Responsibilities may also be assigned for providing training and guidance to workers performing routine preventive maintenance work.

Level III: This is the specialist level, where employees are assigned responsibilities for performing highly skilled mechanical work in the repair and maintenance of specialized heavy duty equipment. Responsibilities may include trouble-shooting repair needs which are difficult to identify; independently completing major repair projects, or directing projects requiring a team effort, may direct or review work of others.

Education and Experience

In addition to the Knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies identified in lower level(s).

Level I: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in automobile, truck, light or heavy duty road equipment, combustion engines or chassis maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of education/training as an Automotive/Diesel Mechanic.

Level II: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of two years of experience in automobile, truck, light or heavy duty road equipment, combustion engines or chassis maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of education/training as an Automotive/Diesel Mechanic.

Level III: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of three years of experience in automobile, truck, light or heavy duty road equipment, combustion engines or chassis maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of education/training as an Automotive/Diesel Mechanic.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

In addition to the Knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies identified in lower level(s).

Level I: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the mechanical principles of two and four cycle internal combustion engines; of tools and equipment used in making repairs to light and heavy duty equipment; of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the mechanical trade; and of the use of oil and other lubricants.

Ability is required to perform preventive maintenance; to identify causes of equipment failure; to make routine mechanical repairs; to read and interpret parts manuals; and to follow verbal and written instructions.

Level II: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the tools, equipment and terminology of the mechanical trade; of diagnosing problems with light and heavy duty equipment; of the functioning of internal combustion engines; of drive systems and other systems in various types of vehicles and other equipment; and of parts-ordering procedures within the assigned shop.

Ability is required to use diagnostic tools; to read and understand parts manuals, service manuals, and schematics; and to follow verbal and written instructions.

Level III: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the tools, equipment and terminology of the mechanical trade; of diagnosing problems with light and heavy duty equipment; of the functioning of internal combustion engines; of drive systems and other systems in various types of vehicles and other equipment; of parts-ordering procedures within the assigned shop; and of repair costs and costs of new equipment.

Ability is required to use diagnostic tools; to read and understand parts manuals, service manuals, and schematics; to follow verbal and written instructions; to perform advanced and technical repairs, including the use of welding equipment; to direct the work of other mechanics and helpers; and to use highly technical diagnostic tools such as lab scopes, scanners and computer software.

Special Requirements

Some positions require possession of a valid Oklahoma driver's license at the time of appointment.

Some agencies may require possession of a valid Oklahoma commercial driver's license, class A or B with appropriate endorsements referenced in United States Department of Transportation Title 47, Chapter 6, and Section 101 et seq. at time of appointment. Persons appointed to positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority must possess or obtain a commercial driver's license, class A, no later than five months from the date of appointment.

Applicants for positions with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation must take and pass drug test prior to appointment. Such tests will be administered through the appointing agency. This requirement is referenced in 49 Code of Federal Regulation, parts 40 and 382.

Applicants for positions with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority must take and pass a physical and drug test prior to appointment. Such tests will be administered through the appointing agency. This requirement is referenced in 49 Code of Federal Regulation, parts 40, 382 and 391.

Positions with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation require possession of a Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning (MVAC) refrigerant certification from a program approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) within 12 months of initial appointment. Positions with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation may require a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) certification within 12 months of initial appointment.

Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 50 pounds.

Positions within OMES Fleet Management at levels II V may require an Alternative Fuels certification(s) within 12 months of initial appointment.

Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by?63 O.S. 427.8.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.