Fleet Service Technician /Station Attendant

City of Galveston; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Galveston is seeking a capable maintenance technician to perform routine vehicle maintenance and repair duties at the City’s Garage. You will oil changes and tune ups, check tires and fluids, and ensure vehicles are safe for service.

You will interact with the public, uphold confidentiality, and be ready to respond in emergencies when needed. This role requires basic automotive experience and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Basic vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair practices.
• Safety procedures and practices.
• Personal computer and various software applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs oil changes and tune ups on various vehicles.
• Checks tires, fluid levels, filters, wiper blades, belts, hoses and lights on vehicles.
• Checks gear oil on vehicles.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Diplomacy & judgment

Cooperative relationships

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs routine vehicle maintenance and repair duties for the City’s Garage.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs oil changes and tune ups on various vehicles.
• Checks tires, fluid levels, filters, wiper blades, belts, hoses and lights on vehicles.
• Checks gear oil on vehicles.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge:

• City policies and procedures.
• Basic vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair practices and procedures.
• Safety procedures and practices.
• Personal computer and various software applications.

Skill in:

• Handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.
• Providing efficient customer service.
• Understanding and applying City policies and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent; AND one year of basic automotive/motorized equipment maintenance and repair experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

Texas Driver's License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed both in an outdoor and indoor work environment. May be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions and hazardous chemicals. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Compensation Range

The City of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and will consider only the qualifications of the applicants. The City does not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or physical/mental disability in employment or provision services. Galveston Island is a coastal barrier island located along the Gulf Coast of Texas. Galveston's convenient coastal location along with its close proximity to Houston, has contributed to the city becoming the economic engine it is today - including being the employment center of Galveston County. The City of Galveston has a population of approximately 50,000 and is home to key industries in medicine, education and maritime.