About the Department
Can perform the routine vehicle and equipment maintenance, pick-ups/ deliveries, parts running and clean-up of the department's facilities, equipment, buildings. A fleet maintenance technician performs maintenance work on various size engines and machinery which includes light to heavy duty vehicles and light to heavy duty construction and equipment. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Can perform all work in compliance with established work schedules, methods, and safety procedures and practices. Work is performed in a shop or a field environment via a mobile service truck.
Position Duties
- Performs preventive maintenance on heavy motor vehicles and equipment by preventive maintenance schedules or unscheduled repair work. Assist with minor/major repairs.
- Conducts quality control checks and tests.
- Maintains records of repairs made, work orders, parts used, and time worked.
- Types of research, locate, and completes purchase requests for parts orders.
- Cleans equipment and maintains a clean and safe work area and environment.
- Performs new heavy motor vehicle and equipment make ready.
- Performs on the road repairs of disabled road equipment and vehicles.
- Cleans and maintains vehicles, heavy equipment, tools, diagnostic equipment, and garage.
- Maintains a safe work area and environment.
- Performs other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation or its equivalent; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with a good driving history.
Other Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge in: Methods, equipment, materials, and tools used in repairing heavy motor vehicles and equipment, Federal, State, Local, and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, guidelines; and applicable automotive/equipment standards and procedures. Skilled in: Using and caring for equipment, tools, and materials, applying proper and applicable safety practices, procedures, and regulations, working with others, including on a team, explaining problems in simple non-technical language, calculating estimates of time, labor, and quantities of materials needed Diagnosing program to repair or replace, both verbal and written communication. Abilities: • Diagnose problems and determine appropriate service or repair. • Understand and precisely follow both verbal and written instructions and communicate concisely and effectively, maintain accurate records, work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team, reason and make judgments and decisions., manage time well and perform multiple tasks, establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, other County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public, demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.