Fleet Technician I, II, or III

Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority•Bluffton, SC

10h•$21 - $38

About The Position

Fleet Technician 1: SUMMARY: Under general supervision is responsible for troubleshooting, assessing, planning, acquiring parts and performing basic level maintenance and repairs on all light to heavy duty fleet vehicles and equipment including sewer cleaning equipment, construction equipment, tractors, trailers, generators, excavators, and pumps. This is to include stationary equipment such as auxiliary engines and generators used in the water and wastewater collections system. Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) and asset management software to manage maintenance program. Orders parts and helps maintain parts inventory. The Fleet Technician I works under the supervision of the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor. Fleet Technician II: SUMMARY: Under general supervision is responsible for troubleshooting, assessing, planning, acquiring parts and performing intermediate level to advanced level maintenance and repairs on all light to heavy duty fleet vehicles and equipment including sewer cleaning equipment, construction equipment, tractors, trailers, generators, excavators, and pumps. This is to include stationary equipment such as auxiliary engines and generators used in the water and wastewater collections system. Technician IIs utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) and asset management software to manage maintenance program. Orders parts and helps maintain parts inventory. The Fleet Technician II works under the supervision of the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor. Fleet Technician III: SUMMARY: Under limited supervision is responsible for troubleshooting, assessing, planning, acquiring parts, performing advanced level complex diagnoses, repairs and maintenance on all light to heavy duty fleet vehicles and equipment including sewer cleaning equipment, construction equipment, tractors, trailers, generators, excavators, and pumps. This is to include stationary equipment such as auxiliary engines and generators used in the water and wastewater collections system. A Technician in this position is expected to know all established procedures in vehicle repair and maintenance. Fleet Technician IIIs utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) and asset management software to manage maintenance program. Orders parts and helps maintain parts inventory. The Fleet Technician III works under the supervision of the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and prefer additional vocational/technical school training in auto/truck mechanics, diesel engines, hydraulics, high-pressure pumps, etc.
A minimum of 1 year experience in auto and truck repair and maintenance, small engines and hydraulics and at least 1 certification in a mechanical area by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in a core area such as brakes, engines, preventive maintenance or an equivalent combination of experience and certifications.
Must have the ability to read and write and perform basic arithmetic calculations.
Must possess ability to communicate, both orally and in writing and requires computer experience in Microsoft Office Products with the ability to use software used by the Authority.
Must have valid driver's license and obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement within 2 years of hire.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in auto and truck repair and maintenance, small engines and hydraulics and at least 3 certifications in mechanical areas by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in core areas such as brakes, engines, preventive maintenance or an equivalent combination of experience and certifications.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in auto and truck repair and maintenance, small engines and hydraulics and at least 5 certifications in mechanical areas by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in core areas such as brakes, engines, preventive maintenance or an equivalent combination of experience and certifications.
Must have valid driver's license and obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

Utilizes vehicle maintenance equipment such as hand and power tools, computer diagnostic scan tools, wheel balancer, tire changing machine, vehicle lifts, and other shop equipment as repairs are performed.
Receives, reviews, prepares processes and/or transmits a variety of information such as maintenance work orders, procedure manuals, electrical, mechanical and hydraulic schematics, technical reports, and parts catalogs.
Completes required forms and inputs required information into the fleet Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) in a timely manner.
Completes material requisitions for all purchases made or orders requested and orders and maintains spare parts inventory.
Cleans and maintains assigned work area including common shop areas, address fluid spills, and organize bulk storage of tires.
Road tests vehicles and operates equipment as needed to diagnose problems to ensure vehicle repairs are complete and in safe working condition.
Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment including: service trucks, dump trucks with trailers, forklifts, skid loaders, Vac-Con combination jetter trucks, emergency generators and pumps, and others.
Establish positive working relationships and demonstrate a professional demeanor to the public and BJWSA staff.
Performs other duties as required.
Assists in and/or coordinates with operators of vehicles and equipment as well as vendors and outsource repair shops to schedule maintenance, track progress, maintain parts inventory levels, etc.
Completes material requisitions for all purchases made or orders requested and orders and maintains spare parts inventory and codes receipts.
Provides on the job training and guidance for Fleet Technician Is.
Assists the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor in sourcing efforts to ensure the department is securing superior and/or SC State Contract pricing for repair services and fleet inventory such as tires, filters, brake pads, tools etc.
Fabricates various steel products as needed in Fleet Maintenance, by cutting, welding with various welding machines and torch sets in regards to BJWSA fleet vehicles and equipment.
Provides on-the-job training to Technician I and Technician II and equipment operators on the proper operation and maintenance of the vehicles and equipment as needed.