Part-Time Equipment Technician Assistant

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lubbock is seeking an assistant in the Fleet Maintenance Shop to support technicians across a range of vehicles, from autos to heavy equipment. The role emphasizes learning, reliability, and performing routine preventive maintenance with growing responsibilities.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and six months in automotive service. A Texas driver’s license is required and a physical exam will be conducted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of automotive/service maintenance experience.
• Related education or technical training may substitute for the required experience.
• Valid TX Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians in repairing a variety of automobiles, trucks, and heavy equipment.
• Learn and perform routine preventive maintenance duties requiring limited experience.
• Perform basic maintenance work under supervision of the Maintenance Shop Supervisor and Lead Equipment Technicians.
• Work with the Service Writer on collecting data for the shop’s productivity reports.
• Assist in moving vehicles to and from the auction lot, the Radio Shop, and vendor locations.
• Strip vehicles of decals and other equipment for decommissioning and auction preparation.
• Help carry out Fleet’s make ready process on new vehicles, including decals, license plates, and other vehicle accessories.
• Track and receive parts deliveries.
• Deliver and receive parts to and from vendor locations for items not kept in the parts inventory.
• Help the Parts Staff in the monthly parts inventory cycle counts and parts ordering as necessary.
• Support the Administrative Staff in maintaining the Motor Pool Vehicles.
• Clean, sweep, and wash the shop floor when needed.
• Perform related duties as directed.

Skills

Basic auto service

Tool use

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Tire machine

Job description

Assists technicians in repairing a variety of automobiles, trucks, and heavy equipment. Learns and performs routine preventive maintenance duties requiring limited experience.

• Perform basic maintenance work under the supervision of the Maintenance Shop Supervisor and Lead Equipment Technicians;
• Work with the Service Writer on collecting data for the shop’s productivity reports;
• Assist in moving vehicles to and from the auction lot, the Radio Shop, and vendor locations;
• Strip vehicles of decals and other equipment for decommissioning and auction preparation;
• Help carry out Fleet’s make ready process on new vehicles, including decals, license plates, andother vehicle accessories;
• Track and receive parts deliveries;
• Deliver and receive parts to and from vendor locations for items not kept in the parts inventory;
• Help the Parts Staff in the monthly parts inventory cycle counts and parts ordering as necessary;
• Support the Administrative Staff in maintaining the Motor Pool Vehicles;
• Clean, sweep, and wash the shop floor when needed;
• Perform related duties as directed.

High school diploma or equivalent, plus six months of experience in automotive and equipment service and maintenance. Related education or technical school training in automotive repair and equipment maintenance may be substituted for the required experience.

Valid TX Driver's License

Physical Exam Required

Knowledge of:

• Basic techniques of automotive service and use of mechanic tools.

Ability/Skill to:

• Perform basic auto service and repair;
• Use pneumatic tools and tire machine;
• Communicate effectively with others.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift and carry 10 to 20 pounds;
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds;
• Frequently stand and walk during the shift;
• Occasionally push and pull objects;Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
• Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing;
• Frequently reach above, at or below shoulder height;
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movements to operate a vehicle.