Fleet Services - Tire and Lube Technician

City of Abilene, Texas

Abilene (TX)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 32,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The City of Abilene, Texas is seeking a Tire and Lube Technician to perform routine maintenance on municipal vehicles and equipment, including tires, lubrication, oil and filter services, and inventory of parts.

Requirements include general mechanical experience with hand and power tools, a valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain within 90 days, and the ability to operate a variety of equipment. The role emphasizes safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

General mechanical experience using hand and power tools safely.
Experience working in a fast-paced industrial environment preferred.
Education or training ensuring reading and writing ability for successful job performance.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance: tires, lube/oil/filter services for City equipment.
Maintain lubrication and inventory records; handle parts and fuel/oil checkout.
Respond to field calls for tire service and fueling; operate service trucks as needed.
Operate vehicles and larger equipment in the maintenance yard; keep area clean.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Motor vehicle operation

Recordkeeping

Education

Reading and writing proficiency

Job description

Job Description

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of routine mechanical tasks involved in the basic maintenance of mobile and stationary equipment, including tires and fluid service for various types of vehicles and equipment. This position may be responsible for maintaining inventory of items including tires, filters, oil, and the delivery of all types of fuel.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position exercises no supervision.

Important And Essential Duties

Perform routine, light maintenance such as repair and replacement of tires and wheels; lube/oil/ filter services for City-operated mobile equipment and their components, which may include automobiles, tractors, small and large diesel trucks, earthmoving equipment, or pavement construction equipment; inspecting and servicing a variety of small gasoline engines and pumps.
Maintain lubrication records on all equipment. Order replacement parts and materials as needed; issue equipment or perform fuel and oil checkout; maintain accurate inventory records.
Respond as appropriate to calls in the field such as operating a tire service truck to repair flats; boosting equipment using special equipped trucks; providing fueling and fluid services using mobile service units.
Operates a motor vehicle on public roads as permitted by a Class C Driver’s License.
Operate larger equipment and vehicles within the maintenance yard.
Clean and maintain the work area.
Depending upon the work site, will assist customers in operating computerized fuel and oil dispensing systems; wash and vacuum vehicles; and/or answer telephone and or radio dispatch work.
Maintenance of fuel valves under pavement.
Inspect and report to the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor any condition or non-compliance issues of Fleet’s fuel tanks and pumps.
Handle waste oil and operate the oil filter crusher

Other Job Related Duties

Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge Of

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Tools, equipment and procedures used in the maintenance of various sizes and types of vehicles and municipal equipment; hand and power tools; mobile equipment and their components; and/or various sizes and types of tires.

Recordkeeping, inventory, and purchasing procedures.

Safety practices and procedures used in equipment maintenance and tire repair.

Skill To

Safely operate a motor vehicle.

Perform preventive maintenance tasks efficiently and effectively.

Ability To

Conduct basic inspections and identify potential safety hazards related to fleet vehicles and fuel systems.

Adhere to safety policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure a secure working environment.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.

Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Experience And Training Guidelines

Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:

Experience

General mechanical experience in using hand and power tools safely is required.

Education/Training

Experience working in a fast-paced industrial environment is preferred.

Formal or informal education or training, which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance is required.

License Or Certificate

A valid Texas Driver’s license; the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days, or a military waiver is required.

Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date, a Class C UST Facility Operator Certificate is required.

Special Requirements

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training are required within sixty (60) days of employment.

Exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards.

Ability to travel to different work sites.

With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:

___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds
___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds
___ Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds
_X_ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds
___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task:

Codes For How Often

N = No

E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)

M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)

I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)

A = Almost Never (<10% of the time)

Code / Task