Fleet Specialist I-II

State of Oklahoma•Sallisaw, OK

5d•$43,800 - $48,200•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position is located in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, and involves mechanical and technical work maintaining and repairing state vehicles and equipment. At the full-performance level, the specialist performs a broad range of maintenance and repair work on automobiles, trucks, buses, tractors, boats, heavy equipment, and other equipment. Work includes repairing or replacing defective parts and installing major engine components, as well as working on electrical circuitry, hydraulic systems, emissions systems, brake systems, and air-conditioning systems. The specialist may also provide training and guidance to workers performing routine preventive maintenance. The role may include preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, fabrication, equipment inspections, inventory and parts ordering, paperwork, and explaining diagnoses and repairs to non-mechanical personnel. Depending on assignment, duties may also involve roadside assistance, towing, rollback services, emergency work outside normal hours, and supervisory or fleet-management responsibilities. Compensation is $43,800 for Level I and $48,200 for Level II. Some requirements and duties described in the posting apply only to particular agencies or assignments.

Requirements

Two years of experience in automobile, truck, light- or heavy-duty road equipment, combustion engine, or chassis maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of education or training as an Automotive/Diesel Mechanic.
Knowledge of mechanical trade tools, equipment, and terminology; diagnosing light- and heavy-duty equipment problems; internal combustion engines; vehicle and equipment drive and other systems; and parts-ordering procedures.
Ability to use diagnostic tools, read and understand parts manuals, service manuals, and schematics, and follow verbal and written instructions.
Some positions require a valid Oklahoma driver’s license at appointment.
Some agencies may require a valid Oklahoma commercial driver’s license, Class A or B with appropriate endorsements, at appointment. Oklahoma Department of Transportation and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority appointments require a Class A commercial driver’s license no later than five months after appointment.
Oklahoma Department of Transportation applicants must pass a drug test before appointment.
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority applicants must pass a physical and drug test before appointment.
Oklahoma Department of Transportation positions require an EPA-approved Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning refrigerant certification within 12 months of initial appointment and may require Compressed Natural Gas certification within that period.
Some agency positions may be designated safety-sensitive.
For Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services positions, applicants must meet the stated physical examination requirements, including occasionally lifting or carrying 50 pounds and pushing or pulling a maximum force of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform major and minor preventive maintenance on state vehicles and equipment.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems.
Use diagnostic tools and computer software; weld and fabricate.
Inspect and test equipment for safety and proper working order, and maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
Complete paperwork, assist with writing specifications, maintain inventory, and order parts and supplies.
Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical personnel; provide roadside assistance, towing, and rollback services as required.
Perform supervisory duties as directed and report outside normal working hours for emergency operations when required.
Provide training and guidance to workers performing routine preventive maintenance.
Depending on assignment, supervise a repair facility, review specialists’ work, and assist with analysis of engine malfunctions and repair-or-replacement decisions.
Depending on assignment, plan and direct repair-facility operations, prepare project schedules, coordinate with engineering and other departments, and ensure equipment availability.
Depending on assignment, perform transportation planning, assess current and future service levels and needs, and coordinate meetings to evaluate fleet and equipment needs.
Depending on assignment, research and report on equipment fleets; recommend equipment purchase, replacement, or reassignment; and write preliminary equipment specifications.
Depending on assignment, manage or develop unit budgets and monitor operating, equipment, parts, and supply expenses against approved budgets.

Benefits

Annual benefit allowance covering up to $20,538.24 for employees and dependents enrolled in benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan, with employer matching contributions for eligible employees.
OPERS Defined Benefit Plan for eligible returning employees previously enrolled in OPERS.
Annual leave accrual of 15 to 25 days depending on years of service.
Sick leave accrued at 15 days per year.
11 paid holidays per year.
Annual longevity payments for eligible State employees with at least two years of State service.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness program.