Equipment Service Worker - City of Bessemer

JobsQuest•Bessemer, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Bessemer is seeking Equipment Service Workers. This role is primarily responsible for tire inspection, repair, and replacement on cars, light trucks, and heavy trucks. Employees in this job class may also perform preventative maintenance and inspections on rolling stock, shop equipment, and shop facilities in order to ensure proper functioning. Equipment Service Workers are also expected to evaluate the need for supplies and equipment and make recommendations to their supervisor for the purchase of inventory. Incumbents are expected to use initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently without specific instructions. The work of employees in this job class is typically guided and reviewed by a senior employee such as a Tire Shop Supervisor or Automotive Technician and is reviewed during progress and/or upon completion.

Requirements

Driver's License
Experience using hand tools (e.g., pliers, screwdriver, wrenches, sockets, etc.).
Experience changing tires (e.g., cars or light trucks).
Experience performing preventative maintenance on cars and light trucks (e.g., inspecting brakes, fluid levels, changing oil, pneumatic systems, etc.).

Responsibilities

Procures and/or manages inventory (i.e., supplies and equipment) to ensure the products and services are available to meet the operational needs of each department.
Performs preventative maintenance and minor repair work on equipment and rolling stock.
Repairs tires on equipment/rolling stock using appropriate tools and apparatus.
Maintains and repairs equipment used in operation of the tire shop.
Performs safety inspections on vehicles and equipment by inspecting tires, mounts, breaks, axels, etc.
Inspects tires to detect uneven wear, damage, operation dates, and tread depths.
Makes recommendations on the types and kinds of equipment needed for adequate departmental operations.