Maintenance Technician II Impound/Storage

City of Pasadena; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical insurance

On-site medical clinic

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement match

Generous vacation

Job summary

The City of Pasadena is seeking a Vehicle and Equipment Aide to support towing, storage yard operations, and basic maintenance of city vehicles and wreckers. You will check vehicles in and out of the impound facility, secure proper signatures, and help maintain meticulous records.

Requirements include a 1-year certificate or 1–2 years of related experience, a valid Texas Driver's License, and a current TDLR license. A rotating schedule, weekends and holidays, is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and a good driving record.
• Must maintain a current Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) License.
• Education/experience as specified: either a 1-year certificate or 1–2 years related experience; rotating shift including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Check towed vehicles in and out of City storage lot.
• Perform preventative maintenance on City vehicles and wreckers.
• Tow vehicles to City Impound Facility as requested by Pasadena Police and other Departments.
• Obtain signatures from drivers and ensure all paperwork is complete and accurate.
• Assist in record keeping for the storage yard and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Detail oriented

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

1–2 years related experience

Tools

Valid Texas Driver's License

TDLR License

Job description

Duties: Checks towed vehicles in and out of City storage lot. Performs certain preventative maintenance procedures on City vehicles. Tows all vehicles into city Impound Facility As requested by Pasadena Police and other Departments. Checks towed vehicles in and out of City storage lot. Must give close attention to details of vehicles condition at time of acceptance from towing company and obtain signatures from drivers of the tow trucks. Releases vehicles to owner or authorized agent, insuring proper paperwork has been completed. Obtains signatures on all appropriate paperwork. Assists in record keeping for storage yard. Must be able to properly and thoroughly complete all required paperwork to maintain accurate records of vehicles and their disposition. Checks fluid levels in City vehicles while vehicles are being fueled. Performs certain preventative maintenance procedures on City wreckers as needed. Such procedures will include but will not be limited to, lubricating, checking fluid levels, conditioning of brake lights, and other items as instructed and needed. Safely tows vehicles (both City owned and Impounded) to City Fleet Facility. Maintain fuel-island in a safe operating condition. Safely receive fuel deliveries, accurately record fuel data, and help keep fuel-island TCEQ compliant. Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements. Any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications: One year certificate from college or technical school; or 1 to 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Texas Driver's License necessary and good driving record. Must maintain a current Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) License. Work a rotating shift including weekends and holidays.

The City of Pasadena offers very generous benefits to all full-time employees. For example:

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
• The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
• The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200%. Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200.
• Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates:
  • Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 11 to less than 21 years of service – four weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 21 to less than 26 years of service – five weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 26 years of service and up – six weeks of vacation per year.