Fleet Specialist V

State of Oklahoma • Lawton, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving mechanical/technical work in the repair and maintenance of automobile, truck, boat, heavy equipment, or other engines or motors and related assemblies or in the supervision/management of a fleet maintenance or repair facility. This is the management level where incumbents are responsible for performing management work within a large maintenance facility. Incumbents will direct and administer a fleet management program within a division of the agency. Prepare reports concerning unit activities, maintains departmental records on personnel, equipment, and supplies.

Requirements

• Six years of experience in automobile, truck, light or heavy duty road equipment, combustion engines or chassis maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of education/training as an Automotive/Diesel Mechanic.
• Knowledge of the technical principles, use of tools and diagnostic equipment associated with equipment repair, operation of equipment in the agency's fleet
• Knowledge of personnel regulations and supervisory principles and practices
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safely precautions of the mechanical trade
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to organize and implement projects
• Ability to review and draft equipment specifications
• Ability to analyze collected data concerning fleet management

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license at the time of appointment.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma commercial driver’s license, class A or B with appropriate endorsements referenced in United States Department of Transportation Title 47, Chapter 6, and Section 101 et seq. at time of appointment.
• Possess or obtain a commercial driver’s license, class A, no later than five months from the date of appointment.
• Take and pass drug test prior to appointment.
• Take and pass a physical and drug test prior to appointment.
• Possess a Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning (MVAC) refrigerant certification from a program approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) within 12 months of initial appointment.
• May require a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) certification within 12 months of initial appointment.
• Occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 50 pounds.
• May require an Alternative Fuels certification(s) within 12 months of initial appointment.
• Safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

Responsibilities

• Perform major and minor preventative maintenance service on state vehicles and equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic problems
• Operate diagnostic tools and computer software
• Weld and fabricate
• Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment
• Inspect and test equipment for safety and proper working order
• Complete paperwork and assist in writing specifications
• Maintain workplace inventory
• Order parts and supplies to maintain an inventory of parts
• Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical personnel which may include employees and customers on an as-required basis while performing roadside assistance, towing needs, and rollback services
• Performs duties of supervisor as directed
• Report to work outside of normal working hours for emergency operations
• Supervises a repair facility
• Reviews the work of specialists
• Provides training and assistance in the analysis of engine malfunctions and decisions concerning repair or replacement of parts
• Plan, layout, and direct operations of a repair facility within the agency's responsibilities
• Prepare project schedules
• Consult with engineering and other departments to provide or get information on work priorities and provide availability of proper equipment for various activities scheduled
• Perform transportation planning functions
• Determines existing and future service levels, accruing needs and relating to projected revenues
• Coordinates meetings with other units to evaluate fleet and equipment needs
• Perform necessary research investigation, analysis, and reporting for the equipment fleet
• Make recommendations for purchase, replacement, or reassignment of equipment within a division
• Write preliminary specifications for equipment
• Manage and/or develop budgets for an assigned unit including operating requirements, equipment purchases, parts and supply purchases and ensures that actual expenses are consistent with the approved budget

Benefits

• The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

What This Job Offers

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