Fleet Maintenance Leadworker

City of Clovis, California•Clovis, CA

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Fleet Maintenance Leadworker leads and participates in a crew’s work maintaining, repairing, and servicing motorized equipment, performs journey-level mechanical repairs, and completes related work. The position provides lead supervision to equipment mechanics and service workers on an assigned shift, assigns and reviews work, offers guidance and correction, participates in employee evaluations, and performs the work alongside crew members. Work may be performed independently depending on the shift, and the incumbent may be on call during off-duty hours for emergency repairs. The immediate opening is for the night shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The work includes inspecting and diagnosing automobiles, trucks, tractors, off-road equipment, and other motorized equipment; determining necessary repairs; and maintaining and repairing engines, transmissions, fuel systems, electrical systems, brakes, hydraulic and steering systems, cooling systems, and other components. The leadworker also operates equipment and City vehicles, records repair work, helps maintain parts inventory, makes recommendations about purchases, trains and instructs staff, monitors safety, uses a computer workstation for fleet data, and prepares preventive maintenance schedules and work reports. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, five years of journey-level experience maintaining and repairing automotive and/or heavy trucks and other power-driven equipment, including heavy equipment and diesel engines, and the specified ASE and/or Fire Equipment Mechanic certifications. A valid Class A California Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements and a good driving record is required. Employees must continue working toward an additional certification and obtain it within four years of employment, while maintaining required certifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of journey-level experience maintaining and repairing automotive and/or heavy trucks and other power-driven equipment, including heavy equipment and diesel engines.
Possession of a valid Class A California Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements and a good driving record.
Current ASE certification as a Master Automobile (MA) and Truck (MT) Technician, or ASE Master Automobile (MA) or Truck (MT) Technician certification together with Fire Equipment Mechanic II certification. Expired certifications are not accepted.
Maintain all required ASE and Fire Equipment Mechanic certifications.
As a condition of advancement within the classification salary range, continuously work toward and obtain a third certification as an ASE Master Automobile (MA) or Truck (MT) Technician or State Fire Marshal Fire Equipment Mechanic II; obtain the specified additional certification within four years of employment.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used to rebuild, repair, and adjust motorized equipment; fuel, ignition, electrical, and cooling systems; internal-combustion engines; chassis, parts, and replacements; applicable California Vehicle Code provisions; leadership methods; safety procedures; and basic computer skills.
Ability to provide on-the-job supervision; make oral and written work reports; prepare preventive maintenance schedules; use computerized data; inspect and diagnose mechanical problems; perform repairs on varied motorized equipment; safely use and maintain shop tools; follow procedures with limited supervision; drive legally and defensively; maintain accurate records; direct and participate in subordinate work; follow oral and written instructions; and maintain effective work relationships.
Meet the position qualifications by the application deadline.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a good driving record prior to hire.
Provide proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the United States at the time of hire.
Complete and pass a medical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background investigation if required by the City.

Responsibilities

Lead, review, and participate in equipment maintenance activities.
Inspect motorized equipment and diagnose mechanical problems to determine the extent of necessary repairs.
Repair, adjust, and overhaul engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches, fuel systems, electrical components, brakes, hydraulic and steering systems, cooling systems, and other equipment components.
Perform tune-ups, install engines and transmissions, conduct welding, soldering, brazing, and minor body work, and complete related mechanical repairs.
Operate motorized equipment and City vehicles in connection with repair and servicing.
Keep records of repairs, prepare work reports, and input and retrieve fleet vehicle data using a personal computer workstation.
Assist with replacement-parts inventory control and recommend requisitions and purchases of supplies, equipment, and parts.
Prepare monthly preventive maintenance schedules and set appointments for repair work.
Train subordinates and instruct assigned staff in work methods.
Assign, check, guide, and correct subordinate work in progress and upon completion; participate in employee evaluations and notify the supervisor of performance problems.
Report work problems and progress to the immediate supervisor.
Observe and enforce safety regulations.