Fleet Lube and Preventative Maintenance Technician

Unified Fire Authority•West Valley City, UT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs a variety of duties oriented towards the preventative maintenance of light, medium and heavy fleet apparatus as well as maintenance on small equipment. This position performs Lube, Oil, and Filter services, preventive maintenance inspections, field tire removal and replacement, brake system inspections and delivers apparatus to repair shops and various UFA locations.

Requirements

Valid Utah Class B CDL (Must obtain within 1 year of hire)
Two years of experience in a field closely related
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening test
Basic light, medium, heavy apparatus, and equipment maintenance
Basic computer skills and fleet maintenance software programs
Delivery practices
Warehousing practices
Mechanical aptitude
Operate heavy apparatus
Operate hand, electric and air tools, and equipment
Receive, store, maintain, and issues a variety of equipment, supplies, and materials
Customer service principles
Read and follow complex directions as well as relay information in reports
Clearly communicate and make recommendations
Be a self-starter and complete projects with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Experience with fire apparatus and related equipment
Experience with servicing vehicles
Mechanical diagnosis and repair

Responsibilities

Performs lube, oil, filter services and minor vehicle maintenance as directed, on vehicles ranging from ATV's, light fleet to heavy fire apparatus
Maintain clean work area, tools, and assigned vehicles
Perform preventative maintenance inspections on heavy, medium, Light fleet apparatus, and mechanical equipment
Establishes apparatus/vehicle service schedule and communicates schedule to Fleet Data Administrator
Works with the Fleet Data Administrator to ensure accuracy of records
Ensures accuracy entering data into fleet management software including creating work orders, tracking repairs and inventory control
Ensures the accuracy of inventory in UFA warehouse
Completes DOT pre-trip and post-trip inspections on fleet vehicles and apparatus
Drains the oil from a vehicle and refilling it to manufacturer specifications
Replacing air, fuel, and oil filters as required during the service process
Lubricating moving parts as necessary, including those in the engine, and wheel bearings
Lubricating all chassis grease fittings including steering, drivelines, and rear suspension
Topping off other fluids, including brake, power steering and windshield wiper fluid
Inspecting the engine block and underbody for leaks and potential issues
Checking tire condition, and air pressure adjusting tire pressure to manufacture specifications
Installing new parts, such as windshield wipers, and batteries
Inspecting and replacing cabin air filters as needed
Checking brake system and replace worn components as instructed
Performs tire removal and replacement when needed or as instructed
Check exhaust system for leaks
Check condition of engine belts and hoses to identify possible failures
Drives many types of fleet vehicles with both manual and automatic transmissions in a safe and responsible manner.
Utilizes different size/type hitches and safely tows various size and types of trailers.
Secures various types of cargo loads legally before driving vehicles.
Picks up and delivers apparatus to/from repair shops, fire station and logistics
Picks up and deliver parts or accessories from vendors or other locations as assigned
May respond to emergency scenes to provide necessary fleet/logistical support following established emergency protocols and UFA policies
Attends assigned training courses and classes
Performs other duties of a similar nature