Service Writer/Auto Service Porter - Fleet

Job Description

Job Description

Duties The Service Writer/Auto Service Porter receives and documents vehicle repair requests, coordinates the movement and servicing of vehicles, tracks repair status, and communicates with vehicle operators, mechanics, vendors, and other Fleet personnel to support timely vehicle repairs and availability. Greets vehicle operators, listens to reported vehicle problems, and communicates vehicle status. Reviews vehicle maintenance history, identifies reported service needs, and enters service requests. Schedules, prioritizes, and tracks repair work and service requests. Assigns service requests to mechanics as directed. Reviews completed work orders for required information, records mechanic labor time, and closes work orders. Coordinates outside repairs, recalls, and warranty work with vendors and dealerships. Coordinates with parts personnel regarding parts availability. Requests wrecker service when needed. Moves vehicles between the shop, dealerships, parking areas, and designated locations. Monitors the location and condition of vehicles in the repair area. Operates City vehicles safely and responsibly. Maintains all required licenses, certifications, and professional credentials. Works the assigned schedule and complies with City attendance and timekeeping policies. Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED. Valid Texas driver's license and good driving record. PREFERRED: One (1) year of experience in automotive service, fleet operations, vehicle maintenance, dealership service, or a related field. Experience using a computerized work-order or maintenance management system. Automotive or vehicle maintenance-related training or experience.

The City of Pasadena offers very generous benefits to all full-time employees . For example:

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month .
• The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE .
• The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200% . Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200.
• Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates:
  • Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 11 to less than 21 years of service – four weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 21 to less than 26 years of service – five weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 26 years of service and up – six weeks of vacation per year.