Fleet Services - Tire and Lube Technician

Abilene Zoological Gardens; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene Zoological Gardens seeks a maintenance technician to perform routine mechanical tasks on a range of city vehicles and equipment, including tires, lubrication, and fuel services. Under general supervision, you will keep equipment in good working order and assist with inventory.

Candidates should have general mechanical experience, read/write ability, and a valid Texas driver’s license; a Class C UST Operator Certificate and safety trainings are required within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• General mechanical experience with hand and power tools.
• Experience in a fast-paced industrial environment preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver’s license or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Class C UST Facility Operator Certificate or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Bloodborne Pathogens and HazCom training within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tire and wheel maintenance.
• Lube/oil/filter services on mobile equipment.
• Inspect and service small engines and pumps.
• Maintain lubrication and inventory records.
• Operate fueling and oil checkout; respond to field calls.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Preventive maintenance

Recordkeeping

Safety procedures

Education

Read/write proficiency

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Tire equipment

Fuel dispensing systems

Job description

General 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:

• 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

• _M_ Standing
• _I_ Sitting
• _M_ Walking
• _M_ Lifting
• _M_ Carrying
• _M_ Pushing/Pulling
• _I_ Overhead Work
• _M_ Fine Dexterity
• _M_ Kneeling
• _M_ Crouching
• _I_ Crawling
• _M_ Bending
• _M_ Twisting
• _I_ Climbing
• _M_ Balancing
• _E_ Vision
• _E_ Hearing
• _M_ Talking
• Other: ____