Fleet Services - Tire and Lube Technician

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

19d

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs routine mechanical tasks for the basic maintenance of mobile and stationary equipment, including tire and fluid services for a variety of vehicles and equipment. The position may maintain inventory of tires, filters, and oil, and deliver fuel. It exercises no supervision. The technician performs tire and wheel repairs and replacements, lubrication, oil and filter services, and inspections and servicing of small gasoline engines and pumps. Work may involve automobiles, tractors, diesel trucks, earthmoving equipment, and pavement construction equipment. Duties also include maintaining lubrication and inventory records, ordering parts and materials, issuing equipment, and handling fuel and oil checkout. The position responds to field service calls, including operating a tire service truck, boosting equipment, and providing fuel and fluids with mobile service units. Depending on the work site, the technician may assist customers with computerized dispensing systems, wash and vacuum vehicles, answer telephone or radio dispatch, maintain fuel valves under pavement, inspect and report fuel tank and pump issues to the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, handle waste oil, and operate an oil filter crusher. The technician operates vehicles on public roads as permitted by a Class C Driver’s License and operates larger equipment and vehicles within the maintenance yard. The role also involves cleaning and maintaining the work area and performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

General mechanical experience using hand and power tools safely is required.
Formal or informal education or training that provides the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance is required.
A valid Texas Driver’s License, ability to obtain one within 90 days, or a military waiver is required.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, a Class C UST Facility Operator Certificate is required.
Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training are required within 60 days of employment.
Knowledge of tools, equipment, and procedures used to maintain various types and sizes of vehicles and municipal equipment; hand and power tools; mobile equipment and components; and various tires.
Knowledge of recordkeeping, inventory, and purchasing procedures.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures used in equipment maintenance and tire repair.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and perform preventive maintenance tasks efficiently and effectively.
Ability to conduct basic inspections and identify potential safety hazards related to fleet vehicles and fuel systems.
Ability to follow safety policies, procedures, and regulations and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to work as a team member and uphold the City of Abilene Core Values: Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Ability to travel to different work sites.
Ability to perform heavy physical work, including lifting up to 100 pounds and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a fast-paced industrial environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine tire and wheel repair and replacement.
Provide lubrication, oil, and filter services for City-operated mobile equipment and components.
Inspect and service small gasoline engines and pumps.
Maintain lubrication records for equipment.
Order replacement parts and materials as needed; issue equipment and perform fuel and oil checkout.
Maintain accurate inventory records.
Respond to field calls, including tire repairs, boosting equipment, and providing fuel and fluids using mobile service units.
Operate motor vehicles on public roads as permitted by a Class C Driver’s License and operate larger equipment and vehicles within the maintenance yard.
Clean and maintain the work area.
Depending on the work site, assist customers with computerized fuel and oil dispensing systems, wash and vacuum vehicles, and/or answer telephone or radio dispatch work.
Maintain fuel valves under pavement.
Inspect Fleet fuel tanks and pumps and report conditions or non-compliance issues to the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor.
Handle waste oil and operate the oil filter crusher.
Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.