AUTO SERVICES ATTENDANT

Duke; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a diligent individual to perform essential manual and clerical tasks in the transportation department. This role involves operating delivery vehicles, conducting safety checks, and ensuring the proper maintenance of automotive supplies. Ideal candidates will have a background in automotive service and the ability to follow instructions meticulously. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will support the smooth operation of transportation services, making a significant impact on the university community. If you are ready to take on a vital role in maintaining our fleet, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions and maintain logs and records.
• Knowledge of automotive service techniques through experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate delivery vehicle for automotive supplies and fuel.
• Conduct safety checks and maintenance of vehicles.
• Maintain logs of work-related activities.

Skills

Automotive service techniques

Education

Partial high school education

Job description

Date: Apr 16, 2025

Occupational Summary

Perform a variety of manual and clerical tasks in the receipt, storage, issuance and delivery of automotive fuel and supplies for Duke University Transportation Department; operate light to medium weight trucks; conduct safety and service checks of vehicles.

Work Performed

1. Operate light to medium weight delivery vehicle to pick up and deliver automotive supplies and fuel according to priority of need and/or on a predetermined schedule;
2. Replenish appropriate vehicles' fuel supply;
3. Perform lubricant level check on vehicles and replenish when necessary or as scheduled;
4. Conduct safety and service checks of vehicles' functional parts and equipment to include tires, batteries, filters, and fire extinguishers servicing and/or replacing as needed and/or scheduled to ensure safe and efficient operation;
5. Assist departmental personnel in maintaining the appearance of department’s vehicles by inspecting and cleaning the interior and exterior of fleet vehicles including tires, lights and other vehicle components as assigned and/or requested;
6. Maintain log of work-related activities including fuel and supplies transported; reconcile fuel delivery records daily;
7. Prepare record regarding amount of delivered fuel and/or supplies to be used in timely billing procedures;
8. Inspect truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, water, and safety equipment;
9. Conduct routine operational and preventive maintenance of University vehicles; perform minor emergency repairs;
10. Maintain clean and orderly conditions in assigned areas;
11. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training: Work requires the ability to follow instruction and maintain logs and records generally acquired through a partial high school education. CL-B required with P endorsement at time of hire.

Experience: Work requires a knowledge of automotive service techniques normally acquired through six (6) months of automotive service experience OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE. North Carolina driver's license required.

Skills: NIA

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires ability to follow instruction and maintain logs and records generally acquired through a partial high school education.

Experience

Work requires a knowledge of automotive service techniques normally acquired through six (6) months of automotive service experience OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE. North Carolina driver's license required.