District 8 - Fleet Specialist I, II, or III

State of Oklahoma•Tulsa, OK

9d•$43,800 - $53,000•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.

Requirements

One year 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 (Level I)
Two 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 (Level II)
Three 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 (Level III)
Knowledge of the mechanical principles of two and four cycle internal combustion engines
Knowledge of tools and equipment used in making repairs to light and heavy duty equipment
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the mechanical trade
Knowledge of the use of oil and other lubricants
Ability to perform preventive maintenance
Ability to identify causes of equipment failure
Ability to make routine mechanical repairs
Ability to read and interpret parts manuals
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Knowledge of the tools, equipment and terminology of the mechanical trade
Knowledge of diagnosing problems with light and heavy duty equipment
Knowledge of the functioning of internal combustion engines
Knowledge of drive systems and other systems in various types of vehicles and other equipment
Knowledge of parts-ordering procedures within the assigned shop
Ability to use diagnostic tools
Ability to read and understand parts manuals, service manuals, and schematics
Ability to perform advanced and technical repairs, including the use of welding equipment
Ability to direct the work of other mechanics and helpers
Ability to use highly technical diagnostic tools such as lab scopes, scanners and computer software
Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license at the time of appointment (may be required)
Possession of a valid Oklahoma commercial driver’s license, class A or B with appropriate endorsements (may be required)
Must possess or obtain a commercial driver’s license, class A, no later than five months from the date of appointment (for ODOT and OTA)
Must take and pass drug test prior to appointment (for ODOT and OTA)
Must take and pass a physical and drug test prior to appointment (for OTA)
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 (for ODOT)
May require a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) certification within 12 months of initial appointment (for ODOT)
Occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 50 pounds (for DMHSAS)
May require an Alternative Fuels certification(s) within 12 months of initial appointment (for OMES – Fleet Management levels II – V)

Nice To Haves

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 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.
May require an Alternative Fuels certification(s) within 12 months of initial appointment.

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
Perform 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