CP Fleet Technician CDL I/II/III/IV

Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority is seeking an experienced Fleet Technician to maintain and repair our fleet of vehicles and equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and manage parts and tools in a busy shop environment.

A valid Arkansas CDL, ASE certification preferred, and at least three years in fleet maintenance are expected. The role requires safety awareness, ability to read work orders, and willingness to train junior techs as part of LRWCAREER PATH.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent (required).
• Preferred: Graduation from an accredited technical school with automotive/apprentice training.
• Six months of fleet maintenance experience.
• ASE certification within 2 years in at least one area (Cars & Light Trucks or Medium to Heavy Trucks).
• Three years of fleet maintenance experience; equivalent training may substitute.
• ASE certification in at least three areas is preferred; five+ years in fleet maintenance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs on vehicles and equipment and verifies work quality.
• Conducts preventive maintenance for fleet assets.
• Accounts for parts and supplies used during repairs or maintenance.
• Picks up and delivers parts as needed.
• Maintains shop tidiness and proper organization of tools and inventory.
• Maintains fuel island and supporting equipment.
• Completes work orders with time, parts, and supplies details.
• Responds to emergency service calls and roadside repairs.
• Follows safety rules and uses PPE for hazardous conditions.
• Trains or assists Fleet Tech I/II as needed; participates in LRWCAREER PATH.

Skills

Fleet maintenance

Repair

Preventive maintenance

Driver’s license

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Technical school training

ASE certification (Cars & Light Trucks)

ASE certification (Medium to Heavy Trucks)

Tools

Automotive tools

Job description

Safety Sensitive - YES

Uniform Required – YES

NOTE: These positions are part of the LRW CAREER PATH process and are set up to allow the employee to progress automatically to the next position upon achievement of the noted qualifications. The “Scope” and “Duties” listed on this page are basic to both positions; the “Qualifications” the following pages detail and determine the expertise and experienced required for each position. Each successive level includes all of the requirements for the previous level.

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Scope of Responsibilities

Responsible for repairs, preventive maintenance, and maintenance of all vehicles and equipment for the combined fleets of Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority (LRWRA) and Central Arkansas Water (CAW). Ensures repair and service consistent with generally accepted fleet practices. Responsible for the distribution of the items in inventory, as well as the security and safekeeping of parts, tools, and supplies. Follows safety rules and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs & verifies repairs on all vehicles and equipment as requested.
• Performs preventive maintenance for vehicles and equipment.
• Accountable for parts and supplies used during repairs or preventive maintenance.
• Picks up and delivers parts as needed.
• Maintains tidiness and physical appearance of the Fleet shop.
• Maintains and/or oversees maintenance of fuel island
• Completes work order documents noting time, parts, and supplies used.
• Responds to emergency service calls and performs roadside repairs.
• Follows safety practices and guidelines at all times – including wearing proper personal protective/safety equipment due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals, flammable liquids, biological hazards, toxic/flammable compressed gases and confined spaces.
• Follows established work procedures and practices.
• Undertakes any reasonable request within capabilities that is good for the community and LRWRA.

Qualifications

See following pages for breakdown.

This position has been evaluated as to whether a momentary lapse of attention may result in grave and immediate danger to the employee, coworkers, or the public. If the designation is yes, the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act (AMMA) of 2016 will govern working conditions. If no, the AMMA will not apply to the position.

This position has been evaluated as to the mandated wearing of a company uniform during working hours.

Career Path Qualification Chart Summary

6060NE

6059NE

6061NE

6062NE

Fleet Tech I

Fleet Tech CDL II

Fleet Tech CDL III

Fleet Tech CDL IV

NE- Grade 2

NE - Grade 3

NE - Grade 5

NE - Grade 6

Education

Required: High school graduate or equivalent.

Preferred: Graduation from an accredited technical school with apprentice program for the automotive and transportation industry.

Experience & Training

Six (6) months of experience in fleet maintenance or equivalent.

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification within two (2) years of employment in at least one (1) area related to job assignment (Cars & Light Trucks or Medium to Heavy Duty Trucks)

Three (3) years experience in fleet maintenance. Equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted.

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in at least three (3) areas related to job assignment preferred (Cars & Light Trucks or Medium to Heavy Duty Trucks

Minimum of five (5) years of fleet maintenance experience. Equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted.

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in at least five (5) areas related to job assignment preferred (Cars & Light Trucks or Medium to Heavy Duty Trucks)

Minimum of seven (7) years of fleet maintenance experience. Equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted.

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in at least seven (7) areas related to job assignment preferred (Cars & Light Trucks or Medium to Heavy Duty Trucks)

Progressive Increase of Working Knowledge

Working knowledge of the use of materials, supplies, tools and equipment commonly utilized and required in fleet maintenance.

Working knowledge of the use of materials, supplies, tools and equipment commonly utilized and required in fleet maintenance and ability to help train Fleet Tech I.

Working knowledge of the operation of all vehicles and equipment and ability to help train Fleet Techs I and II on existing and new equipment.

Working knowledge of the operation of all vehicles and equipment and ability to help train Fleet Techs I, II and III on existing and new equipment.

Ability to Obtain and Maintain

Valid Arkansas driver’s license.

Must have and maintain a State of Arkansas CDL license/with tanker endorsement or

Ability to obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement within one (1) year of employment.

Must have and maintain a State of Arkansas CDL license/with tanker endorsement or

Ability to obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement within one (1) year of employment.

Must have and maintain a State of Arkansas CDL license/with tanker endorsement or

Ability to obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement within one (1) year of employment.

Ability to perform the following:

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Ability to repair and maintain vehicles and equipment.

Ability to diagnose vehicles and equipment.

Ability to assist in annual inventory of LRWRA and CAW equipment, tools and Fleet storeroom parts.

Ability to fill in for Lead Fleet Tech when needed.