Part-Time Vehicle Service Technician

City of Albany, Georgia; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Albany, Georgia seeks a Maintenance Worker to perform manual/mechanical tasks for service and maintenance of automotive equipment. The role includes routine preventive maintenance, tire work on various vehicles, and operating a wide range of repair tools and machinery.

Responsibilities also cover welding tasks, inspections, repairs, and documentation. A high school diploma or GED and a valid Georgia driver?s license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year related experience or training preferred.
• Valid Georgia Driver's License required or obtainable.
• Ability to operate and maintain varied automotive/mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Repair or replace tires on light and heavy equipment; rotate and check air pressure.
• Operate a range of machinery and tools for repair, maintenance, and testing.
• Perform welding and metal fabrication as needed.
• Prepare inspection forms and maintenance reports; process work orders.
• Respond to emergency service calls for disabled vehicles.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and inventory of parts and tools.

Skills

General mechanical skills

Basic math/data entry

Communication/telephone etiquette

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Service truck

Tire changer/balancer

Diagnostic tools

Job description

The purpose of this classification is to perform manual/mechanical work functions associated with service and maintenance of automotive and mechanical equipment.Performs routine and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including pumping fuel into vehicles, checking/replacing fluid levels, draining/replacing oil, changing/replacing filters, lubricating mechanical parts, replacing belts/hoses, checking batteries, greasing equipment, inspecting brakes, etc.

Performs repair/replacement of tires on light and heavy equipment, motor vehicles, and other machinery, to include rotating tires, balancing tires, and checking air pressure level of tires.

Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with repairing, maintaining and testing vehicles and equipment which may include a service truck, bus, dump truck, tractor, forklift, bulldozer, backhoe, end loader, fuel truck, generator, tire changer, computerized tire balancer, battery/charging system analyzer, transfer pump, air wrench, air compressor, pressure washer, hydraulic jack, grease gun, tire hammer, gauges, mechanic tools, diagnostic instruments, etc.

Performs welding and metal fabrication as needed and/or directed.

Tests machinery, equipment and parts for proper operations; reports problem situations.

Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to maintain tools and equipment in operable condition; reports faulty equipment for repair.

Assists in maintaining inventory of parts, equipment, tools or supplies; receives incoming parts.

Makes emergency service calls for disabled vehicles at job sites or on the road.

Performs general cleaning/housekeeping tasks associated with maintaining vehicles, equipment, and shop areas.

Prepares and/or completes various inspection forms, correspondence, vehicle maintenance reports, work orders, and other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, work orders, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.

Responds to routine requests for information or assistance from employees, the public, or other individuals.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.High school diploma or GED required; additionally, one (1) year related previous experience and/or training; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must obtain and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License.Data Utilization: Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose clarifying details within well established policies, procedures and standards.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, or toxic agents.

The City of Albany, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Albany, Georgia will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.