Senior Mechanic - Fleet

Job Title

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

Our Core Values

We LOVE DeSoto

L- We lift up our community

O- We take ownership of our collective performance

V- We value and respect all employees

E- We empower employees to grow

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of tasks in the office, warehouse, and fleet maintenance shop to ensure that the vehicles/equipment are kept mechanically safe and repaired in an efficient, economical, and timely manner. This is accomplished by maintaining inventory; performing inspections; generating reports; managing the fleet maintenance database; and coordinating vehicle replacement system schedule. Other duties may include presenting information to department.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains the Fleet Parts Warehouse and city fuel system by updating the inventory of parts in warehouse and inventory for fleet fueling in fleet database; balancing the inventory monthly; and providing updated monthly reports to department;
• Perform inspections and generate reports as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) by measuring and balancing fuel inventory daily; performing designated procedures; and testing throughout the year set forth by TCEQ to ensure that the underground storage tanks are in compliance and adequately maintained;
• Oversees the fleet maintenance database for citywide vehicles by maintaining the schedule for vehicle inspections; coordinating service repairs; and scheduling preventative maintenance;
• Coordinate the vehicle replacement system schedule by maintaining the vehicle and equipment database; equipment titles; and records of maintenance; and
• Performs other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree;
• Four (4) years of related work experience;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid Class B Driver's License.

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of modern automotive technology
• Skill in the maintenance and operation of major automotive systems such as electric, mechanical, heating and cooling pneumatic, or electronic and typical causes of system malfunctions
• Knowledge of hazards and standard safety precautions of the trade
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials

Benefits

Employee Benefit Information

Health Insurance- BCBS

Dental Insurance- BCBS

Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight Flexible Spending - Payflex Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for yearly out of pocket medical expenses. Subject to IRS annual limits and restrictions.

Life Insurance- Dearborn National The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 3 times their annual salary up to a maximum of $150,000.

Voluntary Term Life Option- Dearborn National This is additional low cost life insurance available to employees and their dependents.

Employee Assistance Program- Deer Oaks Assists in recommending counselors for any city employee experiencing personal problems.

Education Pay Employees can receive a monthly additional pay for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PHD degrees.

Social Security Employee participates at 7.65% contribution with matching city funds.

Texas Municipal Retirement System Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% contribution with a city match of 2:1. Five years vesting, 20 years retirement at any age.

Vacation Non-civil service employees accrue 6.67 hours per month (2 weeks per year). All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year). All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).

Sick Leave Non-civil service employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year). All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year). All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).

Holidays Non-civil service employees receive 13 paid holidays per year including one personal or "floating" day.

Longevity Pay Earned at a rate of $4 per month. This is calculated on number of years of service up to and including 25 years (maximum $1200).

Worker's Compensation Worker's compensation coverage is provided for all employees.

Fire/Police Eligible for Education/Certification pay.

Deferred Compensation Plans- Mass Mutual/Empower Payroll deduction for employee participation. City does not contribute.