What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Maintenance Technician position at City Of Douglasville?
Pay Grade: 110
Job Code: TBD
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
This person in this position is responsible for providing preventive maintenance and minor repair work on City vehicles.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Performs preventive maintenance work such as changing the engine oil, filters and fluids and replacing brake pads, brake shoes, rotors, shocks, fuel filters, transmission filters and alternators; performs tune-ups on City vehicles as necessary;
- Operates heavy equipment to assist in the installation of parts;
- Performs tire repair and replacement on City vehicles;
- Diagnoses malfunctions; assists with the overhaul of diesel and gasoline powered vehicles and equipment such as cars, trucks, tractors, road graders, backhoes, and loaders and other related equipment and machinery;
- Assists in automatic transmission removal, rebuild, and replacement; diagnoses malfunctions and adjusts fuel, electrical, and mechanical systems to specifications; repairs or replaces complete or integral parts of diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, drive shafts, differentials and lubrication, cooling, exhaust and air or hydraulic brake systems;
- Maintains records of equipment maintenance; makes service calls to start vehicles when necessary;
- Ensures shop area is properly maintained;
- Financial Responsibilities: Accept, receive, and/or collect payments; prepare and/or process purchase orders; accountable for inventory/property management; and purchasing authority up to $1,000 without approval from supervisor.
- Assists in maintaining inventory and supplies and in surplus equipment disposal;
- Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires a High School diploma or equivalent; seven (7) years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of the principles governing preventive maintenance services of vehicles and equipment;
- Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and technology used in the repair and maintenance of automotive and related equipment;
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the automotive repair trade;
- Skill in the use and care of tools, equipment, and materials of the mechanical trade;
- Skill in repairing defects in a wide variety of automotive equipment;
- Ability to use lubrication equipment, tire changers and balancers, and various hand tools to provide preventive maintenance services;
- Ability to adapt successfully to the wide range of equipment repaired in the shop;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, and other City employees;
CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a valid Georgia Driver’s License; Incumbent must have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is very heavy work and requires balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Incumbent works in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others.
