Fleet Services - Tire and Lube Technician

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of routine mechanical tasks involved in the basic maintenance of mobile and stationary equipment, including tires and fluid service for various types of vehicles and equipment. This position may be responsible for maintaining inventory of items including tires, filters, oil, and the delivery of all types of fuel.

Requirements

General mechanical experience in using hand and power tools safely is required.
Formal or informal education or training, which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance is required.
A valid Texas Driver’s license; the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days, or a military waiver is required.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date, a Class C UST Facility Operator Certificate is required.
Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training are required within sixty (60) days of employment.
Ability to travel to different work sites.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a fast-paced industrial environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine, light maintenance such as repair and replacement of tires and wheels; lube/oil/ filter services for City-operated mobile equipment and their components, which may include automobiles, tractors, small and large diesel trucks, earthmoving equipment, or pavement construction equipment; inspecting and servicing a variety of small gasoline engines and pumps.
Maintain lubrication records on all equipment.
Order replacement parts and materials as needed; issue equipment or perform fuel and oil checkout; maintain accurate inventory records.
Respond as appropriate to calls in the field such as operating a tire service truck to repair flats; boosting equipment using special equipped trucks; providing fueling and fluid services using mobile service units.
Operates a motor vehicle on public roads as permitted by a Class C Driver’s License.
Operate larger equipment and vehicles within the maintenance yard.
Clean and maintain the work area.
Depending upon the work site, will assist customers in operating computerized fuel and oil dispensing systems; wash and vacuum vehicles; and/or answer telephone and or radio dispatch work.
Maintenance of fuel valves under pavement.
Inspect and report to the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor any condition or non-compliance issues of Fleet’s fuel tanks and pumps.
Handle waste oil and operate the oil filter crusher.
Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.