What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle Maintenance Worker 400 (Trainee) position at City of Lansing, Michigan?
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The City of Lansing is seeking a skilled Vehicle Maintenance Worker Trainee to join the Fleet Services Division. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with their hands and providing excellent service to maintain and repair various vehicles and equipment. The City offers a competitive wage and benefit package including paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan CDL License, Group B, with air brakes and N Endorsement or obtain this Michigan (CDL or Commercial) driver’s License and endorsement within (90) days of hire.
Must participate in MDOT Drug & Alcohol program.
Must participate in a Hepatitis B inoculation program.
Must participate in Industrial Truck Training and Certification.
Must participate in Respirator Certification.
Must participate in Confined Space Training.
Must participate in Blood Borne Pathogens Training.
Must pass LEIN / Law Enforcement Information Network (Fingerprinting).
Requires overtime for emergencies and or other work assignments.
POST-HIRE REQUIREMENTS : The Trainee will have completed the Mechanic Trainee Program when the following items are achieved.
Obtain - State Certification Master Heavy, Level I
Obtain - ASE Master Medium / Heavy Certification, Level II
Proficient in welding and fabrication
Proficient on repairing Sweeper repairs
Proficient on repairing Packer repairs
Proficient on repairing Dump truck repairs
Proficient on repairing Arieal Platform Trucks
Proficient on repairing Firetrucks
Proficient on repairing Medic trucks
The Trainee will be evaluated by the Fleet Manager at 30, 60, 90, and 180 day increments and every (6) months thereafter, until the training program is satisfactorily completed.
The Trainee must successfully complete the training program within two years of starting the position
IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING :
High School Diploma or GED; AND
Two (2) years of experience in preventative Maintenance of vehicles, light duty trucks, heavy duty trucks and a variety of heavy and light equipment.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS INLCUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :
Performs preventive maintenance on a variety of City vehicles and equipment including light and heavy trucks and a wide range of construction equipment which requires hand and coordination skill to operate, manipulation and lifting of hand tools and power hand equipment such as drills, hammers wrenches, screwdrivers and other variety of tools needed to complete work duties.
Assists Storekeeper / Parts worker in receiving, inspecting, counting, and stocking parts, supplies and equipment. May issue parts and equipment to worker..
Changes tires on Fleet vehicles by hand and or using an automatic tire mounting equipment.
Provides recorded notes on computer generated work orders, indicating the repair, completion, waiting parts and any other defects in the equipment and or vehicle on a daily basis.
Uses wide range of cutting and welding equipment in accordance with established safety procedures, along with maintaining equipment.
Picks up and delivers all types of trucks and other vehicles, parts, materials and supplies to and from the garage and vendor as directed.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate.
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