GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, performs responsible repair and maintenance of City owned vehicles and equipment; assists with snow plow operations when necessary; and performs other related duties as assigned, may supervise the daily vehicle and equipment maintenance operations and activities for the City of Belton; may oversee the purchasing of all parts and equipment; dispatches scheduled maintenance and repairs to staff; maintains records of all maintenance and repairs performed; schedules warranty and other repairs performed by outside sources; and ensures that outside services area performed with expedience and accuracy.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by the individual in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties as assigned.
FLEET LUBE TECHNICIAN
- Perform oil changes and tire rotations along with multi point inspections on vehicles noting any repairs recommended or needed.
- Perform maintenance on small equipment if qualified such as mowers for example.
- Replaced tires as needed on vehicles.
- Trained to perform maintenance on larger equipment (Skid Steers and Backhoes).
- Monitors, repairs and maintains City vehicles and equipment that are automotive and light truck up to 1 ton; troubleshoots vehicle problems using automobile scanner equipment, manuals and other resource material; conducts preventive maintenance on vehicles including checking all fluids, tires and brakes; engine diagnostic, wiring, and repairs and/or replaces defective and worn parts.
- Troubleshoots and repairs other power tools and equipment.
- Complies with all federal, state and local laws and regulations, and City and departmental policies and procedures; maintains current knowledge in field of automotive/mechanical repair; communicates with City personnel; informs supervisor of problems or concerns that may arise; and performs related duties as assigned.
- Orders parts as necessary to make repairs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Required Knowledge of:
- Operations, services, and activities of a City Public Works Department.
- Preventative maintenance and work order scheduling techniques.
- Working procedures and techniques utilized in the trades area.
- Automotive engine, electrical, and computer testing equipment.
- Installation and testing of emergency lighting and equipment on police and other City vehicles.
- Manufacturer, equipment and vehicle manuals, repair manuals and parts purchasing catalogs.
- Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations affecting area of assignment.
- Structure, organization and inter-relationships of city departments, agencies, and related governmental agencies and offices affecting assigned functions.
- Effective communication principles and practices.
- Records management methods and techniques.
- English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
- Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Required Skill in:
- Utilizing personal computer software programs and other relevant software affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups and the general public.
- Reviewing, reading, analyzing, and interpreting vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance manuals and parts catalogs.
- Troubleshooting and repairing automotive/mechanical systems.
- Using various automotive computer, electrical, and engine testing equipment, and hand tools appropriate to the job.
- Interpreting and applying applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
- Analyzing and reviewing budgetary information to determine the impact on the assigned area and the City.
- Establishing, tracking and maintaining
accurate files and records.
- Responding to inquiries and in effective oral and written communication.
- Supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority.
Education and Experience:
- Associate's degree or Vocational Training in Automotive Technology, Mechanic and Equipment Maintenance
- 6 months of automotive and equipment repair including the knowledge of the tools and equipment needed to perform assigned duties
Required Licenses:
- Possession of a valid State Driver's License. CDL and other licenses/certifications may be required within six months of hire.
Physical Requirements:
- Work is performed in a maintenance garage environment; regularly is required to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Regularly is exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm, and hazardous chemicals when performing maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment and other related duties.
