Fleet Service Worker

Louisville Metro Government; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking an automotive technician to perform tire replacement, lubrication, oil changes, and basic maintenance on fleet vehicles. The role requires attention to safety, following procedures, and working under supervision in a busy shop environment.

Typical duties include tire balancing, filter changes, fluid level checks, and recordkeeping of completed work while maintaining a clean, organized work space and adhering to safety policies.

Qualifications

• 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 tires.

Responsibilities

• Replaces, balances, and repairs tires.
• Lubricates vehicle parts and changes motor oil and filters.
• Checks and replenishes fluids and performs minor repairs.
• Repairs, balances, mounts and installs tires (under close supervision).
• Operates shop equipment and keeps work area clean.

Skills

Oil changes

Tire replacement

Vehicle maintenance

Education

High school diploma or the equivalent

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