Safety Officer

City of Fort Worth, TX•Fort Worth, TX

82d•$32 - $41

About The Position

A Safety Officer position is available in the Property Management Department in the Fleet Division. The Safety Officer will serve a critical role in developing a Comprehensive Safety Program that addresses the needs of fleet personnel within these maintenance areas. The position will also lead implementation of OSHA standards for the division, inclusive of providing training, monitoring compliance, and ensuring the adherence to all safety and health protocols and regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED supplemented by additional specialized training in automotive/mechanical, truck, construction, or electrical systems repair
Three (3) years of experience in automotive/truck, construction equipment, off-road vehicle, or electrical systems repair
Valid Class C driver's license
Possession of, or ability to obtain mechanic hand tools of type and quantities sufficient to perform with efficiency all required repair duties
Must pass Drug Screen and HPE

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of repair principles, practices, and techniques for automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, off-road vehicles, and fire and safety vehicles/equipment to achieve aggressive performance goals in a fast paced environment
Ability to read and interpret manuals, blueprints, and electrical and hydraulic schematics
Valid Texas Class B driver's license
Preference may be given to applicants that hold current National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE) Certification(s) in automobile or heavy truck
Experience in sewer truck repair and maintenance for manufacturers such as Vactor, Vac-Con, and GapVax
Experience working with construction equipment from Caterpillar and John Deere
Skilled in engine repair, diagnostics, and maintenance on Cummins and Detroit engines

Responsibilities

Repair principles, practices, and techniques for automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, off-road vehicles, and fire and safety vehicles/equipment to achieve aggressive performance goals in a fast-paced environment.
Diagnosing, repairs, or installs hydraulic pumps, motors, valve bodies, and systems that operate steering, brakes, transmissions and clutches.
Establish safe and efficient methods of diagnosis and repair of all types of City of Fort Worth equipment.
Work related to maintaining, inspecting, repairing, and replacing worn or broken equipment as well as automobile and truck parts and special emergency equipment add-ons. Performs diagnostic tests.
Reading and interpreting manuals, blueprints, and electrical and hydraulic schematics.
Evaluating and providing quality control on all maintenance and repairs.
Dedication to complete customer service.