Fleet Service Technician (1st Shift)

Fleet Vehicle Technician

This position works Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm. This position is responsible for the servicing and maintenance of city vehicles and equipment.

Major Duties

• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance functions, including checking the condition of and operation of batteries, fluids, tires, lights, transmissions, exhaust systems, brakes, etc.
• Changes oil and filters on automobiles, heavy duty trucks, and heavy equipment.
• Removes, repairs, replaces, and balances tires on automobiles, heavy trucks, and heavy equipment.
• Checks fluid levels; changes vehicle and equipment fluid as needed.
• Tests and replaces batteries.
• Maintains records of parts, tires, fluids, and batteries used throughout the day.
• Performs emergency roadside repairs on vehicles as required.
• Maintains shop equipment and assigned tools.
• Delivers vehicles and equipment to the dealer for repairs.
• Maintains the shop and performs housekeeping duties.
• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment utilized in the service and maintenance of a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of work safety principles.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance schedules.
• Skill in the operation of a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in the maintenance of a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The Fleet Service Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES Guidelines include manufacturer maintenance manuals, work safety guidelines, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK The work consists of related vehicle and equipment service and maintenance duties. The variety of equipment to be maintained contributes to the complexity of the work. The purpose of this position is to participate in the preventative maintenance of city vehicles and equipment. Successful performance helps ensure the provision of safe and well-maintained vehicles for a variety of city operations.

CONTACTS Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city personnel, and vendors. Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell. The work is typically performed in a garage, stockroom, and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard senior-high school or GED equivalent, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and
• Six (6) months of recent experience servicing automobiles and medium to heavy trucks, to include recent experience mounting and repairing automotive, truck, and heavy-duty equipment tires.
• Six (6) months of recent experience servicing construction equipment is preferred.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid operator driver's license and an acceptable driving record (PBA 09/10/01).
• An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.
• Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 08/13/12).
• Must meet the City of Dothan's employment physical standard, which includes drug/alcohol testing.

Application / Examination

Qualified applicants will be evaluated on training and experience as documented on their application. This evaluation will comprise 100% of their final grade. Applicants with a disability who feel they need accommodation should contact the Personnel Department on or before the closing date by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io.

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