Fleet Lube Technician

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 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).  

• Perform small brake jobs  

• 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 within six months of hire.
  

Physical Requirements:  

• Work is performed in a maintenance garage environment; regularly is 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.