Fleet Service Technician (1st Shift)

City of Dothan; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dothan seeks a Fleet Technician to service and maintain city vehicles and equipment. The role runs Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm and involves performing preventative maintenance, oil changes, tire work, battery tests, and fluid maintenance.

You will keep detailed records and assist with emergency roadside repairs as needed. Ideal candidates have up-to-date knowledge of vehicle systems, safety procedures, and the ability to prioritize tasks.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of methods, tools and equipment used in service and maintenance of a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Six (6) months of recent experience servicing automobiles and medium to heavy trucks, including mounting and repairing tires.
• Six (6) months of recent experience servicing construction equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance on city vehicles and equipment.
• Changes oil and filters on autos, heavy trucks, and heavy equipment.
• Removes, repairs, replaces, and balances tires on vehicles and equipment.
• Checks fluid levels and changes fluids as needed.
• Tests and replaces batteries.
• Maintains records of parts, tires, fluids, and batteries used.
• Performs emergency roadside repairs as required.
• Maintains shop, tools, and delivers vehicles to dealer for repairs.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Preventative maintenance

Brake service

Tire service

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostics tools

Lifting equipment

Job description

This position works Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm.

This position is responsible for the servicing and maintenance of city vehicles and equipment.

• 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.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

• 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.

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 [e-mail].

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