Fleet Technician Journeyman

Ameren•Maryland Heights, MO

5d•$43 - $53

About The Position

Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and our electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for our 1.2 million electric and 132,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. Our service area covers 64 counties and more than 500 communities including the greater St. Louis area DUTIES: Under direct but not constant supervision, to do a general range of repair and maintenance work on automotive equipment, construction equipment and power take-off driven equipment; to repair garage equipment as required; to direct the work of another Automotive Mechanic or Fleet Services employee of lesser grade; and do similar and less skilled work as required. In this connection to perform details of work, such as: Overhaul motors, transmissions, and differentials. Analyze motors. Overhaul and adjust brake systems. Repair, overhaul and align vehicle front end and steering systems. Repack, adjust, or replace bearings. Repair and overhaul fuel systems. Repair and overhaul cooling systems. Install, repair and overhaul electrical systems. Do welding. Make minor fender and body repairs. Paint or touch up. Make modifications on equipment as required. Install crew cab glass. Repair or replace suspension systems. Repair or replace tires. Balance wheels. Replace or repair components of construction equipment and power take-off driven equipment. Maintain small powered equipment. Attend garage gasoline service station, as required. Make service calls. SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: For proper care and use of tools, materials, and shop equipment. For responding to calls quickly, and restoring equipment to service in a minimum of time. For working with precision when making close adjustments. For close careful inspection and adjustment of equipment for the protection of operators and equipment. For following safe working practices. CONTACTS: Frequently with Stores Department employees and distributors in picking up parts and materials. With those having work done on equipment in the field or in the shop. WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposed to outside weather conditions; must dress for inside and outside work; subject to irritations from gas, oil, solvents, fumes; and to damp and drafty conditions. HAZARDS: Subject to skin abrasions; to eye injury from foreign particles, to the hazards of carbon monoxide gas; to the hazard of working under and around equipment; to street and highway traffic. OTHER: Candidates who cannot perform some or all of these duties because of disabilities will nevertheless receive full consideration for the job based on their ability to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or successful completion of a recognized high school equivalency examination.
Successful completion of an approved educational program in automotive maintenance or its equivalent preferred and shall have satisfactorily performed for two years in an automotive maintenance facility in a repair technician classification or its equivalent.
An additional five years of satisfactory performance in an automotive maintenance facility in a repair technician classification will be considered in lieu of completion of an approved educational program.
Must be able to meet and deal with people, be willing to work alone for considerable periods, be active and able-bodied and have average physical strength and endurance.
Must be a competent operator of equipment and be able to qualify for chauffeur’s license.
Must successfully complete all testing requirements related to this classification.
Must obtain and maintain a valid class (A) C.D.L. license with HAZMAT endorsement.

Responsibilities

Overhaul motors, transmissions, and differentials.
Analyze motors.
Overhaul and adjust brake systems.
Repair, overhaul and align vehicle front end and steering systems.
Repack, adjust, or replace bearings.
Repair and overhaul fuel systems.
Repair and overhaul cooling systems.
Install, repair and overhaul electrical systems.
Do welding.
Make minor fender and body repairs.
Paint or touch up.
Make modifications on equipment as required.
Install crew cab glass.
Repair or replace suspension systems.
Repair or replace tires.
Balance wheels.
Replace or repair components of construction equipment and power take-off driven equipment.
Maintain small powered equipment.
Attend garage gasoline service station, as required.
Make service calls.
For proper care and use of tools, materials, and shop equipment.
For responding to calls quickly, and restoring equipment to service in a minimum of time.
For working with precision when making close adjustments.
For close careful inspection and adjustment of equipment for the protection of operators and equipment.
For following safe working practices.