Lube & Tire Service Technician, Motor Pool

Job Title

The purpose of this classification is to perform service maintenance, tire repair and replacement services.

Examples of Duties

Performs routine vehicle and equipment maintenance: greases, lubricates, fuels, and washes all vehicles. Change oil, and filters and maintain proper oil, water, brake, and transmission fluid levels. Maintain proper air pressure in tires. Service batteries as needed and clean engines.

Clean up oil spills and crush oil filters according to department procedures.

Replace, repair, rotate and/or change tires, mount tires, and fix flats. Uses tire shop remount and mount equipment following the outlined safety procedures. Program tire sensors. Use proper tools and knowledge of tire equipment.

Operates a wrecker for road calls and call-outs. Provides service and road calls after hours and on weekends on a rotating basis; works in all weather conditions; conducts off-site emergency repairs as needed.

Use computer and scanner to complete required paperwork and completing logs.

Assists other fleet maintenance personnel with job duties as needed.

Conducts State of Louisiana Motor Vehicle Inspections.

Completes necessary paperwork pertaining to all aspects of maintenance performed on units: records parts and materials used, current vehicle mileage, user comments, and other information.

Typical Qualifications

High School diploma or GED, with vocational or technical training in automotive maintenance or repair preferred. Six (6) months of experience in the routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment auto service or tire shop; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must possess a valid driver's license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification.

Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver's license within one month of hire. Will be required to obtain state of Louisiana Motor Vehicle Inspections certification within one year.

Supplemental Information

Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification.

Examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location if applicable.

Must include copies of driver's license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application for consideration.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and a wellness clinic for employees. To learn more details, visit our website.

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