Job Description

Posting number: 081826

Department: General Services

Division: Vehicle Maintenance (Fleet)

Job classification: FLEET SERVICE TECH - MASTER

Posting type: Open

Categories: Vehicle Maintenance

Summary

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK (MASTER TECH):

Performs skilled service, maintenance, and repair work on a variety of City vehicles and equipment requiring a high degree of knowledge and understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory, and the advanced skill to use a wide variety of testing procedures and equipment to identify problems which are difficult to locate and repair. Completes major repair, overhauls and modifications on complex systems with little or no technical advice.

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK (FLEET SERVICE TECH II):

Performs skilled service, maintenance, and repair work on a variety of City vehicles and equipment requiring a high degree of knowledge and understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory, and the skill to use a wide variety of testing procedures and equipment in tracing hard-to-locate problems. Works from verbal assignments or work orders and determines the type and extent of repairs that are needed in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications or accepted trade practices.

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK (FLEET SERVICE TECH I) :

Performs skilled service, maintenance, and repair work on City vehicles and equipment requiring a basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory, and the skill to make appropriate repairs, adjustments, and settings. Receives initial instructions from supervisor or through work orders and performs routine work independently, selecting tools, deciding on technique to use, and carrying out assignments with minimal review. Receives assistance on the more complicated repairs.

ORGANIZATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

City of Germantown public servants exist, first and foremost, to protect and enhance the quality of life of those we serve; every position on the Germantown team has a shared responsibility and accountability to fulfill this purpose. Through the constant alignment of individual actions, behaviors and performance with our organization’s values system, Germantown public servants demonstrate a steadfast commitment to our greater mission of Excellence. Every day. As a mission-driven, values-centered organization, the expectation for City leaders is to model ‘The Germantown Way’ at all times for those they influence and interact with daily.

Examples of duties

Essential Job Functions:

1. Performs advanced level inspections, diagnosis and repairs of a wide range of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic defects in gasoline, electric and diesel-powered equipment, such as automobiles, heavy trucks, construction equipment, fire apparatus, and police vehicles. Diagnoses difficult performance problems and improvise replacement, assembly, repair and troubleshooting techniques when necessary.
2. Troubleshoots, repairs and performs major overhauls of a wide variety of engines, components and systems, especially those that are clearly more complex, involve more complicated and varied system, or entail unusually difficult problems.
3. Uses a variety of computerized testing equipment to pinpoint and analyze malfunctions in electrical systems and other essential systems.
4. Installs, repairs, adjusts, cleans or replaces defective or worn parts, components, and accessories in accordance with specifications or work orders.
5. Repairs pumps, lights, generators, hydraulic systems and other related-mechanical and electrical assemblies.
6. Performs scheduled preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
7. Aligns wheels, adjusts brakes and performs other mechanical or electrical adjustments.
8. May weld and cut parts, using welding and flame cutting equipment and provide welding and fabrication service for other city departments.
9. Operates equipment or test drive vehicles to ensure compliance with safety standards and effectiveness of repairs.
10. Prepares work orders recording parts used and labor time, and order parts as needed.
11. Provides lead direction, training and work review to less experienced staff and assist them with more complex repairs.
12. Organizes and performs general cleaning of work area.
13. Adapts to changing technology and repair techniques as systems and components become more sophisticated pursuing additional technical training as needed.

Other Job Functions:

1. Maintains and repairs fuel dispensers at various city locations.
2. May respond to calls during emergencies.
3. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of common vehicle shop safety regulations and practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of the automotive mechanic’s trade.
• Thorough knowledge of advanced principles of electronics and ability to test and replace electronic components.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate various construction equipment to test their functioning capabilities.
• Skill in diagnosing and troubleshooting malfunctions when standard procedures and existing methods do not suffice.
• Advanced skill in the use of diagnostic equipment, including computer-controlled test equipment.
• Skill in troubleshooting all major equipment malfunctions, especially those that are difficult to locate and repair.
• Skill in the care and use of tools and machinery employed in all phases of heavy equipment and automotive mechanical maintenance and repair work including computerized testing equipment, power tools, and common hand tools.
• Ability to independently determine work methods, sequences, tools and equipment to use in making extensive and complex repairs.
• Ability to perform some welding.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of people.
• Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend technical manuals and service procedures.
• Ability to distinguish wire colors and differentiate sounds when making repairs.
• Physical ability to perform essential job functions.

Supplemental information

MASTER TECHNICIAN

Education and Experience: Five (5) years experience as a City Fleet Service Tech (I or II) , OR Ten (10) years well-rounded motor vehicle experience.

Working Conditions: Usually works indoors in well-lighted, heated and ventilated shop. Occasionally make repairs to vehicles at work site resulting in exposure to extreme temperatures and weather conditions. Regularly exposed to dust, unpleasant smells, and excessive noise. Subject to hazards of operating equipment/machinery and irritation from oils, solvents, chemicals, and fumes. Regularly requires standing or lying in awkward positions for extended periods. Subject to heavy lifting of objects a distance of as much as four feet. Subject to climbing and stooping.

Special Requirements: Must provide own basic hand tools. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must possess ASE Certified Master Automobile or Heavy Truck Technician, OR must possess at least eight (8) ASE/ EVT certifications in any combination or be able to obtain them within the probationary period.

FLEET SERVICES TECHNICIAN II

Education and Experience:Must have a minimum of five (5) years experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on automotive and medium/ heavy duty trucks and equipment.

Working Conditions: Usually works indoors in a well-lighted, heated and ventilated shop. Occasionally make repairs to vehicles at work sites resulting in exposure to extreme temperatures and weather conditions. Regularly exposed to dust, unpleasant smells, and excessive noise. Subject to hazards of operating equipment/machinery and irritation from oils, solvents, chemicals, and fumes. Regularly requires standing or lying-in awkward positions for extended periods. Subject to heavy lifting of objects a distance of as much as four feet. Subject to climbing and stooping.

Special Requirements: Must provide your own basic hand tools. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must possess the following certifications: ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Certifications in Suspension & Steering T-5 and Brakes T-4 and ASE Automobile/Light Truck Certifications in Suspension & Steering A-4 and Brakes A-5 or be able to obtain them within a specified time limit.

Flexible Work Eligibility: No

FLEET SERVICES TECHNICIAN I

Education and Experience: Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to a minimum of two (2) years well rounded motor vehicle maintenance experience, including some experience in small engine repair and/or construction equipment; OR completion of the City of Germantown fleet technician trainee program.

Working Conditions: Usually works indoors in a well-lighted, heated and ventilated shop. Occasionally make repairs to vehicles at work sites resulting in exposure to extreme temperatures and weather conditions. Regularly exposed to dust, unpleasant smells, and excessive noise. Subject to hazards of operating equipment/machinery and irritation from oils, solvents, chemicals, and fumes. Regularly requires standing or lying in awkward positions for extended periods. Subject to heavy lifting of objects a distance of as much as four feet. Subject to climbing and stooping.

Special Requirements: Must provide your own basic hand tools. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must possess ASE Automobile/Light Truck Certification in Suspension & Steering A-4 and Brakes A-5 or able to obtain them within a specified time period.

Flexible Work Eligibility: No