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Under general direction, performs skilled and specialized mechanical repairs on vehicles and motorized equipment, including trailers maintained by Fleet Services. This position is considered to be at the journeyman level within the Fleet Equipment Technician occupation. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Serves as lead to provide guidance and on-the-job training.
- Monitors team members work/repairs for efficiencies and quality of repairs.
- Documents and provides reporting to Fleet Management on quality of repair.
- Documents crew member’s deficiencies and recommends training.
- Performs complex gasoline and diesel engine tune-ups and overhauls.
- Performs specialized work and repairs on engines, carburetors, transmissions, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and other complex vehicle components.
- Repairs heavy equipment specifically serviced by the service center.
- Disassembles, repairs, services, reassembles, and reinstalls vehicle accessories and systems, including brakes, transmissions, hydraulic or pneumatic systems, cooling systems and radiators, air conditioning, suspension, vehicle generators, carburetors and fuel injection, starters, and pumps.
- Performs wheel alignments on all types of heavy equipment, such as crawler loaders, backhoes, and bulldozers.
- Operates and uses acetylene torch to repair equipment.
- Records maintenance and service data on designated forms.
- Performs preventive maintenance, as required.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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Provides leadership, work assignments, evaluations, training, and guidance to others.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of methods, systems and components, and materials used in repair and servicing of vehicles and other equipment including, motorized heavy equipment and trailers.
- Knowledge of various specialized types of vehicles diagnostic testing and analysis equipment and tools used in vehicle repair and maintenance.
- Knowledge of fleet operations and services.
- Knowledge of tasks such as work team concepts and productivity techniques, safety practices, City policy and procedure, and other operational requirements.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Ability to prioritize work for a team.
- Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals.
- Ability to interact with tact and courtesy and maintain a professional demeanor.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus six (6) years of experience in a related field.
- Completion of an accredited automotive, diesel or related certification program may substitute for required experience up to a maximum of six (6) months.
- Graduation with an Associate degree from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for experience, up to a maximum of two (2) years.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Requires a Class "C" driver's license. If required, must obtain an appropriate Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within ninety (90) days of employment with the City.
- If applicable, must be licensed within six (6) months of employment as a Texas State Vehicle Inspector in accordance with Texas Department of Public Safety procedures and regulations.
- Must be certified within six (6) months of employment with respect to EPA standards in air conditioning service, repairs, and Freon recovery, including Freon recovery equipment operations.
- Must possess and maintain at least one Current Fleet Master Tech Certification (ASE Light, Med/Heavy or EVT Master).
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| Equipment Hand Tool Requirements |
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- An incumbent must provide his or her own hand tools, including wrenches, sockets, ratchets, toolbox, etc., as a condition of employment.
- The individual must meet the minimum hand tool requirements within six (6) months of employment.
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| Physical Requirements: |
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- Essential duties are performed in a service center environment with exposure to a variety of motorized equipment, spare parts, tools, oil and lubrication, corrosive liquids, and other potentially hazardous materials.
- Incumbent may be exposed to loud noise, warm and cold conditions, standing for long periods, frequent stooping and bending, and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.
- Individuals will need to have good eye-and-hand coordination and read and write in dimly-lit conditions.
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