Fleet Specialist I

Texas A&M University System • Merkel, TX

2d • $22

About The Position

Under the direction of the Incident Response Logistics Coordinator and Lead Fleet Specialist, assist with monitoring, evaluation and management of Field Operations Department vehicles and equipment including performing field inspections, troubleshooting, facilitating equipment repair, ensuring maintenance of records and providing related training. Respond to a variety of wildfire and all-hazard incidents and provide logistical support as needed.

Requirements

• Required Education: High School Diploma
• Required Experience: Two (2) or more years as a vehicle or heavy equipment mechanic - OR equivalent experience with the agency.
• Required Knowledge: Working knowledge of tools used in vehicle maintenance, repair and fabrication. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Required Skills: Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Required Ability: Ability to conduct training classes. Ability to travel frequently to agency offices to perform duties. Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Required: Valid Texas Driver’s License (Commercial Class A) or acquire one within 180 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Education: One (1) year mechanic-related technical degree or graduation from an ASE certified program.
• Preferred Experience: Four (4) years experience in a wildland fire agency with logistic and /or operation duties. Two (2) years experience working with transporting heavy equipment.
• Preferred Knowledge: Basic knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS), NWCG firefighter certification, working knowledge of water delivery systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist Incident Response Logistics Coordinator and Lead Fleet Specialist with monitoring, evaluation and management of the Field Operations Department vehicles and equipment including: 1) performing field inspections on equipment, verification of required maintenance, vehicle records and inventory 2) assisting in the facilitation of equipment repair and conduct emergency repairs as needed 3) help ensure current and accurate maintenance records, including maintenance and repair documentation, are kept on all vehicles and equipment.
• Support and participate in emergency response and wildfire operations as needed. Duties may include firefighting, safety or logistical support duties.
• Manage and account for TFS credit cards in accordance with applicable laws, policies, rules, procedures and guidelines.
• Manage and account for assigned TFS property.
• Other duties as assigned.
• The following duties and responsibilities also apply: May require working long hours with minimal rest and in primitive conditions. May result in exposure to emotionally stressful situations for extended periods of time. May require exposure to equipment vibrations and noise. May require exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes. May require extended walking, standing, twisting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting and carrying heavy objects. Must meet Work Capacity Test MODERATE fitness level requirements defined for the position. May become eligible for additional out-of-state duty in accordance with the Wildland Qualification System Guide (PMS 310-1) by meeting applicable fitness levels.
• Ability to travel frequently to TFS field locations to perform duties. Normal 40 hour work week, occasionally requiring some after-hours for regular duty. During emergency response activities will require staffing outside Monday-Friday 8-5. Includes early morning and/or late night, plus weekends.

Benefits

• Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs as well as educational incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Some additional benefits include the ability to accrue compensatory time off, overtime on emergency response and a physical fitness incentive of $500 for passing the arduous test (walk three miles wearing a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less) each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED