Fleet Lube Technician

City of Belton, MO • Belton, MO

33d • $21

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs responsible repair and maintenance of City owned vehicles and equipment; assists with snow plow operations when necessary; and performs other related duties as assigned, may supervise the daily vehicle and equipment maintenance operations and activities for the City of Belton; may oversee the purchasing of all parts and equipment; dispatches scheduled maintenance and repairs to staff; maintains records of all maintenance and repairs performed; schedules warranty and other repairs performed by outside sources; and ensures that outside services area performed with expedience and accuracy.

Requirements

• Required Knowledge of:
• Operations, services, and activities of a City Public Works Department.
• Preventative maintenance and work order scheduling techniques.
• Working procedures and techniques utilized in the trades area.
• Automotive engine, electrical, and computer testing equipment.
• Installation and testing of emergency lighting and equipment on police and other City vehicles.
• Manufacturer, equipment and vehicle manuals, repair manuals and parts purchasing catalogs.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations affecting area of assignment.
• Structure, organization and inter-relationships of city departments, agencies, and related governmental agencies and offices affecting assigned functions.
• Effective communication principles and practices.
• Records management methods and techniques.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Required Skill in:
• Utilizing personal computer software programs and other relevant software affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups and the general public.
• Reviewing, reading, analyzing, and interpreting vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance manuals and parts catalogs.
• Troubleshooting and repairing automotive/mechanical systems.
• Using various automotive computer, electrical, and engine testing equipment, and hand tools appropriate to the job.
• Interpreting and applying applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Analyzing and reviewing budgetary information to determine the impact on the assigned area and the City.
• Establishing, tracking and maintaining accurate files and records.
• Responding to inquiries and in effective oral and written communication.
• Supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority.
• Associate's degree or Vocational Training in Automotive Technology, Mechanic and Equipment Maintenance
• 6 months of automotive and equipment repair including the knowledge of the tools and equipment needed to perform assigned duties
• Possession of a valid State Driver's License. CDL and other licenses/certifications may be required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform oil changes and tire rotations along with multi point inspections on vehicles noting any repairs recommended or needed.
• Perform maintenance on small equipment if qualified such as mowers for example.
• Replaced tires as needed on vehicles.
• Trained to perform maintenance on larger equipment (Skid Steers and Backhoes).
• Perform small brake jobs
• Monitors, repairs and maintains City vehicles and equipment that are automotive and light truck up to 1 ton; troubleshoots vehicle problems using automobile scanner equipment, manuals and other resource material; conducts preventive maintenance on vehicles including checking all fluids, tires and brakes; engine diagnostic, wiring, and repairs and/or replaces defective and worn parts.
• Troubleshoots and repairs other power tools and equipment.
• Complies with all federal, state and local laws and regulations, and City and departmental policies and procedures; maintains current knowledge in field of automotive/mechanical repair; communicates with City personnel; informs supervisor of problems or concerns that may arise; and performs related duties as assigned.
• Orders parts as necessary to make repairs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree