Fleet Specialist

State of Oklahoma•Braggs, OK

About The Position

Basic Purpose 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. Typical Functions The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following: 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. Level Descriptor Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others. This is the entry level where employees are assigned routine work involving minor repairs and preventive maintenance on various types of vehicles and other equipment. In this role they may perform common tasks such as changing oil and oil filters, lubricating chassis, changing tires, washing and cleaning vehicles or perform more complex tasks such as engine tune-ups, changing belts, brake shoes or other similar tasks. Responsibilities may also include repairing lawn mowers, outboard motors and other small engines. Order some parts within the shop.

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
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
Valid Oklahoma driver’s license at the time of appointment (for some positions)
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 (for some agencies)
Pass drug test prior to appointment (Oklahoma Department of Transportation applicants)
Pass a physical and drug test prior to appointment (Oklahoma Turnpike Authority applicants)
Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning (MVAC) refrigerant certification from a program approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) within 12 months of initial appointment (Oklahoma Department of Transportation positions)
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) certification within 12 months of initial appointment (Oklahoma Department of Transportation positions)
Submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 50 pounds (Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants)
Alternative Fuels certification(s) within 12 months of initial appointment (Positions within OMES – Fleet Management at levels II – V)

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
Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical personnel
Perform roadside assistance, towing needs, and rollback services
Perform duties of supervisor as directed
Report to work outside of normal working hours for emergency operations
Supervise a repair facility
Review the work of specialists
Provide 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
Determine existing and future service levels, accruing needs and relating to projected revenues
Coordinate 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
Ensure that actual expenses are consistent with the approved budget