Fleet Service Worker

Louisville Metro Government; Kentucky; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a Tire Technician to perform routine tire services, including replacements, balancing, and repairs. The role also involves lubricating vehicle parts, changing oil and filters, and checking fluid levels.

Under supervision, you will mount tires, operate service vehicles, and maintain a clean work environment. Applicants must have a high school diploma, six months of tire or oil experience, and a valid driver's license; a Class A CDL is required within six

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of changing oil and lubricating vehicles or six months of installing new tires or repairing leaks in automotive tires.
• Equivalency: an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Replaces, balances, and repairs tires as essential function.
• Lubricates vehicle parts and changes motor oil and filters.
• Checks and replenishes fluids and performs minor repairs.
• Repairs, balances, mounts and installs tires under supervision.
• Operates vehicles and conducts service runs.
• Wears OSHA-mandated safety equipment and follows safety protocols.

Skills

Automotive maintenance

Tire replacement

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Automotive tools

Job description

Essential Functions:

• Replaces, balances, and repairs tires
• Lubricates vehicle parts and changes motor oil and filters
• Checks and replenishes fluids and performs minor repairsExamples of Work:

UNDER CLOSE SUPERVISION

• Repairs, balances, mounts and installs tires
• Cleans shop and garage areas, and maintains tools and equipment
• Operates vehicles and makes service runs
• Lubricates vehicle parts, drains and changes motor oil, and removes and replaces oil filters
• Checks and replaces worn or damaged air filters, windshield wiper blades, and burned-out vehicle light bulbs
• Checks fluid levels and replenishes vehicle fluids
• Washes vehicles and climbs on vehicles to replace equipment
• Records completed repair and maintenance work
• Fills vehicle fuel tanks
• Performs related work

Physical Requirement & Working Conditions:

• Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
• Spends prolonged periods of time sitting, standing, walking, carrying, stooping and climbing
• Lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds in a team setting

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Six months of changing oil and lubricating vehicles, OR Six months of installing new tires or repairing leaks in automotive, light truck, and heavy equipment tires
• Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted

Other Minimums:

• Must wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHA
• Must submit to and pass pre-employment and random alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the Department of Transportation
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Must be on 24 hour call
• Must work a varied schedule

Special Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or obtain within six months of employment