Garage
$22.32
Hourly
Full timeUnder general direction, coordinates and supervises the maintenance and repair services for the County fleet by performing the following duties.
Safety-Sensitive Position: Yes (as defined under Oklahoma Statute Title 63 § 427.8)
All candidates conditionally offered transfer, promotion or initial hiring into a DOT/safety-sensitive position shall submit to testing for drugs and alcohol and test negative before performing any job functions that are safety-sensitive or require a CDL. External job applicants with a confirmed positive drug or alcohol test result shall be denied employment and shall be required to wait one year before applying for another position within Tulsa County.
Essential Job Functions
• Supervise the work of subordinates and inspect the completion of work requests.
• Report on the equipment and parts needed to complete a work request.
• Report on the equipment and parts used for inventory purposes.
• Complete general maintenance on all fleet equipment, as assigned, including front end alignments, oil changes, and filter changes.
• Complete major repairs, including engines replacements, brake jobs, transmission repairs, and repairing heating and air conditioning systems.
• Inspect completed repairs performed by subordinates.
• Train new employees.
• Oversee and inspect the work performed by outside vendors.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Maintain safe working conditions; identify and correct or report unsafe conditions in work areas.
• Snow removal, sand bagging, and cleaning of properties.
• Complete and fill out all assigned work orders and assigned documents.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Skill in the supervision and coordination of automotive maintenance and repair; in the use and operation of tools and machinery used in automotive maintenance and repair; and in automotive diagnostic equipment.
Knowledge of inventory control techniques and garage shop polices; of the latest automotive equipment and repair techniques; of routine safety procedures for an automotive garage; of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in repairing heavy duty automotive equipment; of operating principles of gasoline and diesel engines; of mechanical repair of heavy duty trucks and construction equipment; of best practices safety precautions; of multi-meter function and operation; of all computer systems and on-board diagnostic systems; of the use of a wide variety of tools and precision equipment, many requiring fine adjustments with close tolerance; of the use R12, R134, and R12344YF refrigerant; and of departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to use front end alignment machines, automotive diagnostic equipment, and automotive repair tools; to trouble shot and repair malfunctioning equipment, including computer operated automotive equipment; to plan, organize, and control the work of others; to diagnose defects in automotive equipment; to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific problems; to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to interpret and work from sketches and pencil diagrams; to diagnose and repair electronic controlled equipment; to isolate and test electronic sensors; to stay abreast of current trends in automotive technology; and to maintain the physical stamina necessary to perform heavy manual labor
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of automotive computer diagnostic software; spreadsheet software; word processing software; and Internet software and Inventory Control software.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises six employees in the Mechanic Shop. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); supplemented by broad trade knowledge equivalent to two years of training in a formal apprentice program or vocational-technical training in automotive repair technology; and over three years satisfactory full-time paid employment in an automotive technician position or a related job; plus one year of supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one additional year of satisfactory full-time paid employment for one year of the required education, with a maximum substitution of two years.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumferences, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, of diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certifications, License, Registrations
Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License possessed for at least 6 months
Defensive Driving with Tulsa County within 6 months of hired
ASE Certified or equivalent
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, detect, position; to reach with hands and arms; and communicate, convey, express oneself, exchange information. The employee is frequently required to move or transverse; and position self (to), move. The employee is occasionally required to ascend/descend, traverse. The employee must regularly transport, move, position, put and/or install up to 10 pounds, frequently transport, move, position, put and/or install up to 25 pounds, and occasionally transport, move, position, put and/or install up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing this job the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Tulsa County does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability or political affiliation (except when such person advocates or belongs to an organization which advocates the overthrow of our constituted government by force or violence) with regard to all terms, conditions, eligibilities, and privileges of employment for all positions in the County.
NOTE:s are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.
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The employees of Tulsa County support not only the 8 elected officials, but serve over 600,000 citizens. The elected officials include the Board of County Commissioners, Assessor, Treasurer, County Clerk, Court Clerk and the Sheriff. Over 1,700 employees work diligently to serve each citizen and visitor in the most efficient and courteous manner displaying the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and respect for others.
Tulsa County employees are offered a comprehensive, competitively priced health care package, a paid time off program including vacation pay and holidays, and outstanding retirement benefits. Employees can also participate in the Educational Assistance Program.
Tulsa County is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. If you want an opportunity to achieve your maximum potential, we are ready to help you start your career with us.
