What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Vehicle Technician position at City of Ocala?
This is a skilled, technical/mechanical position responsible for performing the maintenance and repair of City vehicles and equipment.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs preventive maintenance required by vehicle and equipment manufacturer including law enforcement vehicles, aerial devices, fire apparatus, medium-heavy duty trucks, generator units, and off-road equipment. Will routinely lift and position tools and supporting equipment up to 75 lbs. for safety reasons. Will have to work from a ladder and be capable of lifting component assembly weighing up to 75 lbs. from the vehicle to a workbench. Will also be required to operate aerial devices from their stowed to fully extended heights from both ground and platform controls. This duty is performed daily.
2. Diagnoses equipment failures, orders parts and makes necessary repairs on a variety of equipment. This duty is performed daily.
3. Documents all work activities by describing the cause of failure, repair correction, and the time involved to complete each repair. This duty is performed daily.
4. Housekeeping duties performed for immediate work area and assigned facility to ensure proper maintenance of tools and to provide a clean and safe work area. Performs road calls and emergency repairs and will be radio dispatched to a location of vehicle breakdown to assess whether type of unit can be repaired on site or a wrecker is necessary to tow it to the Fleet maintenance facility. Writes (documents) road call reports accurately and completely. This duty is performed daily.
5. Communicates on radio and telephone for service calls. Processes new vehicles/equipment and prepares vehicles/equipment for auction. This duty is performed daily.
6. Performs minor repairs on shop equipment. This duty is performed daily.
7. Assists the other technicians with technical direction on various types of repairs. This duty is performed daily.
8. Delivers or picks up equipment and component assemblies from repair shop and vendors. This duty is performed daily.
9. When required, will work on light duty vehicles, turf equipment and other implements. This duty is performed daily.
10. Customer Service will be occasionally performed concerning a type of repair or problem by telephone or in person. Communicates clearly and courteously to assist others. Assists Apprentice Fleet Technicians and Assistant Fleet Technicians with technical direction on various types of repairs. This duty is performed daily.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must possess a high school diploma or GED. Must be able to read and write. Must have one year in the field of automotive, truck, fire, aerial devices and construction mechanics, or equivalent combination of work-related training and experience, or a technical degree/certificate from an accredited institution specializing in the automotive/truck industry.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida operators driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and a learning permit for a CDL license before the first day of work. Must obtain a valid Florida commercial driver's license, CDL Class B, within six (6) months of employment.
Must obtain motor vehicle air-conditioning systems (MACS) Section 609 or equivalent certification in use of refrigerant recycling equipment within twelve (12) months of hire date or promotion.
Must acquire and maintain an ASE certification in medium/heavy truck brakes (T4) within twelve (12) months of hire date or promotion.
Must acquire and maintain an ASE certification in auto brakes (A4) within twelve (12) months of hire date or promotion.
Must acquire and maintain an EVT Law Enforcement Vehicle Maintenance (L1) certification within twenty-four (24) months of hire date or promotion.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to prepare and interpret bar graphs.
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Ability to utilize common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral or diagrammed instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables in situations of a routine nature.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Under general supervision where standard practice enables the employee to proceed alone on routine work, referring all questionable cases to supervisor.
PLANNING
Considerable responsibility with regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work; may also occasionally assist in the planning of work assignments performed by others within a limited area of operation.
DECISION MAKING
Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of minor importance and also frequent opportunity for decision-making of major importance; the latter of which would affect the work operations of other employees and/or clientele to a moderate degree.
MENTAL DEMAND
Close mental demand. Operations requiring close and continuous attention for control of operations. Operations requiring intermittent direct thinking to determine or select the most applicable way of handling situations regarding the organization's administration and operations; also to determine or select material and equipment where highly variable sequences are involved.
ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING
Moderately structured. Fairly broad activities using moderately structured procedures with only generally guided supervision. Interpolation of learned things in somewhat varied situations.
USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS
Regular use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.
ACCURACY
Probable errors of internal scope should ordinarily be detected within the department or office in which they occur, but may affect the work of others within the unit, requiring additional expenditure of time to trace errors and make all necessary corrections. Errors would require a moderate amount of time to correct.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Occasional routine contacts with persons outside the organization. This would include contacts with suppliers, mail service, etc.
EMPLOYEE CONTACT
Contacts occasionally with others beyond immediate associates, but generally of a routine nature. May obtain, present or discuss data, but only as pertains to an immediate and specific assignment. No responsibility for obtaining cooperation or approval of action or decision.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions; and occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, wet or humid conditions, risk of electrical shock, vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Must have working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and standard practices of the automotive, truck, fire, aerial devices and construction mechanics trade. Must have knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade. Must have knowledge of the operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of fleet equipment and similar machinery. Must have knowledge of the principles of operation of gasoline and diesel fueled engines. Must possess a basic working knowledge of computers and the ability to use a keyboard. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
1. Performs preventive maintenance required by vehicle and equipment manufacturer including law enforcement vehicles, aerial devices, fire apparatus, medium-heavy duty trucks, generator units, and off-road equipment. Will routinely lift and position tools and supporting equipment up to 75 lbs. for safety reasons. Will have to work from a ladder and be capable of lifting component assembly weighing up to 75 lbs. from the vehicle to a workbench. Will also be required to operate aerial devices from their stowed to fully extended heights from both ground and platform controls. This duty is performed daily.
2. Diagnoses equipment failures, orders parts and makes necessary repairs on a variety of equipment. This duty is performed daily.
3. Documents all work activities by describing the cause of failure, repair correction, and the time involved to complete each repair. This duty is performed daily.
4. Housekeeping duties performed for immediate work area and assigned facility to ensure proper maintenance of tools and to provide a clean and safe work area. Performs road calls and emergency repairs and will be radio dispatched to a location of vehicle breakdown to assess whether type of unit can be repaired on site or a wrecker is necessary to tow it to the Fleet maintenance facility. Writes (documents) road call reports accurately and completely. This duty is performed daily.
5. Communicates on radio and telephone for service calls. Processes new vehicles/equipment and prepares vehicles/equipment for auction. This duty is performed daily.
6. Performs minor repairs on shop equipment. This duty is performed daily.
7. Assists the other technicians with technical direction on various types of repairs. This duty is performed daily.
8. Delivers or picks up equipment and component assemblies from repair shop and vendors. This duty is performed daily.
9. When required, will work on light duty vehicles, turf equipment and other implements. This duty is performed daily.
10. Customer Service will be occasionally performed concerning a type of repair or problem by telephone or in person. Communicates clearly and courteously to assist others. Assists Apprentice Fleet Technicians and Assistant Fleet Technicians with technical direction on various types of repairs. This duty is performed daily.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must possess a high school diploma or GED. Must be able to read and write. Must have one year in the field of automotive, truck, fire, aerial devices and construction mechanics, or equivalent combination of work-related training and experience, or a technical degree/certificate from an accredited institution specializing in the automotive/truck industry.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida operators driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and a learning permit for a CDL license before the first day of work. Must obtain a valid Florida commercial driver's license, CDL Class B, within six (6) months of employment.
Must obtain motor vehicle air-conditioning systems (MACS) Section 609 or equivalent certification in use of refrigerant recycling equipment within twelve (12) months of hire date or promotion.
Must acquire and maintain an ASE certification in medium/heavy truck brakes (T4) within twelve (12) months of hire date or promotion.
Must acquire and maintain an ASE certification in auto brakes (A4) within twelve (12) months of hire date or promotion.
Must acquire and maintain an EVT Law Enforcement Vehicle Maintenance (L1) certification within twenty-four (24) months of hire date or promotion.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to prepare and interpret bar graphs.
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Ability to utilize common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral or diagrammed instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables in situations of a routine nature.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Under general supervision where standard practice enables the employee to proceed alone on routine work, referring all questionable cases to supervisor.
PLANNING
Considerable responsibility with regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work; may also occasionally assist in the planning of work assignments performed by others within a limited area of operation.
DECISION MAKING
Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of minor importance and also frequent opportunity for decision-making of major importance; the latter of which would affect the work operations of other employees and/or clientele to a moderate degree.
MENTAL DEMAND
Close mental demand. Operations requiring close and continuous attention for control of operations. Operations requiring intermittent direct thinking to determine or select the most applicable way of handling situations regarding the organization's administration and operations; also to determine or select material and equipment where highly variable sequences are involved.
ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING
Moderately structured. Fairly broad activities using moderately structured procedures with only generally guided supervision. Interpolation of learned things in somewhat varied situations.
USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS
Regular use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.
ACCURACY
Probable errors of internal scope should ordinarily be detected within the department or office in which they occur, but may affect the work of others within the unit, requiring additional expenditure of time to trace errors and make all necessary corrections. Errors would require a moderate amount of time to correct.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Occasional routine contacts with persons outside the organization. This would include contacts with suppliers, mail service, etc.
EMPLOYEE CONTACT
Contacts occasionally with others beyond immediate associates, but generally of a routine nature. May obtain, present or discuss data, but only as pertains to an immediate and specific assignment. No responsibility for obtaining cooperation or approval of action or decision.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions; and occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, wet or humid conditions, risk of electrical shock, vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Must have working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and standard practices of the automotive, truck, fire, aerial devices and construction mechanics trade. Must have knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade. Must have knowledge of the operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of fleet equipment and similar machinery. Must have knowledge of the principles of operation of gasoline and diesel fueled engines. Must possess a basic working knowledge of computers and the ability to use a keyboard. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Salary : $39,630 - $77,190
