Job Description

Posting number: PT724-3526

Department: Fleet

Division: 3526 - Fleet Services

Job classification: Part-Time Equipment Technician Assistant - Fleet (Non-Exempt)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Fleet Services, Vehicle Maintenance, Maintenance

Summary

Assists technicians repairing a variety of automobiles, trucks, and heavy equipment. Learns and performs routine preventive maintenance duties requiring limited experience.

Examples of duties

• Perform basic maintenance work under the supervision of the Maintenance Shop Supervisor and Lead Equipment Technicians;
• Work with the Service Writer on collecting data for the shop’s productivity reports;
• Assist in moving vehicles to and from the auction lot, the Radio Shop, and vendor locations;
• Strip vehicles of decals and other equipment for decommissioning and auction preparation;
• Help carry out Fleet’s make ready process on new vehicles, including decals, license plates ,and other vehicle accessories;
• Track and receive parts deliveries;
• Deliver and receive parts to and from vendor locations for items not kept in the parts inventory;
• Help the Parts Staff in the monthly parts inventory cycle counts and parts ordering as necessary;
• Support the Administrative Staff in maintaining the Motor Pool Vehicles;
• Clean, sweep, and wash the shop floor when needed;
• Perform related duties as directed.

Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional one year of experience in automotive repair and maintenance; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

Valid TX Driver's License

Physical Exam Required

Supplemental information

Knowledge of:

• Basic techniques of automotive service and use of mechanic tools.

Ability/Skill to:

• Perform basic auto service and repair;
• Use pneumatic tools and tire machine;
• Communicate effectively with others.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift and carry 10 to 20 pounds;
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds;
• Frequently stand and walk during the shift;
• Occasionally push and pull objects;
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
• Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing;
• Frequently reach above, at or below shoulder height;
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movements to operate a vehicle.