Fleet Services Technician I/II

About the position

Join the Department of Transportation as a Fleet Services Technician. Under general supervision, inspects, services, lubricates, cleans and fuels County motor pool vehicles; schedules and dispatches motor pool vehicles and maintains records; maintains parts inventory; repairs, maintains, and fabricates work as assigned, and performs basic office duties. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to perform preventive maintenance work on the County's automotive fleet; inspect, add and/or change fluid levels in brake, steering, and other systems; inspect vehicles for operating condition and safety problems; coordinate mandatory safety inspections; troubleshoot and complete minor repairs, and report problems to mechanics. Additional responsibilities include changing fuel, oil, and air filters; inspecting and replacing belts, hoses, bulbs, wipers and other parts; testing, adding fluids, replacing and/or changing batteries, starters, and alternators; troubleshooting and repairing electrical problems; scheduling and dispatching vehicles to user departments; documenting service requests and problems; maintaining an inventory of parts, supplies, and accessories; and preparing and maintaining various records such as vehicle usage, mileage, service, and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance work on the County's automotive fleet.
• Inspect, add and/or change fluid levels in brake, steering, and other systems.
• Inspect vehicles for operating condition and safety problems.
• Coordinate mandatory safety inspections.
• Troubleshoot and complete minor repairs, and report problems to mechanics.
• Change fuel, oil, and air filters.
• Inspect and replace belts, hoses, bulbs, wipers and other parts.
• Test, add fluids, replace and/or change batteries, starters, and alternators.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems.
• Inspect and adjust brakes.
• Schedule and dispatch vehicles to user departments.
• Document service requests and problems.
• Maintain an inventory of parts, supplies, and accessories.
• Prepare and maintain various records such as vehicle usage, mileage, service, and repairs.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in automotive servicing and repair for Fleet Services Technician I.
• Two years of experience in automotive servicing and repair and one year of experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Fleet Service Technician I or completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the vehicle repair trade for Fleet Services Technician II.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must regularly lift and carry objects weighing up to sixty pounds.