Lube Technician

To perform maintenance and repair work on vehicles and mechanical equipment serviced by the Fleet Services Division.

Completes and evaluates preventive maintenance schedules for all light duty and heavy-duty vehicles.
 
Operates a variety of hand, electric, and air-driven tools.
 
Inspects, adjusts, and replaces necessary units and related parts in the performance of minor repair and maintenance work.
 
Repairs brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle assemblies and related systems.
 
Changes and repairs tires and tubes.
 
Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment, as needed.
 
Evaluates status of mechanical, hydraulic equipment and vehicles, and performs or assists in scheduled needed repairs.
 
Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license and comply with City of Killeen driving policy.
 
May serve as a member of various employee committees.
 
Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations.
 
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: 

1. Graduation from high school or equivalent; and,
2. One (1) year of related experience; or,
3. Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

1. Thorough knowledge of automotive mechanics;
2. Considerable knowledge of gas and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, fire pumps and valves, generators, and welding; grades or quality of materials and equipment;
3. Working knowledge of hazard and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair activities;
4. Working knowledge of the practices, methods, material, and tools used in modern equipment maintenance;
5. Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment;
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective preventive maintenance programs, policies and procedures;
7. Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion;
8. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors, and the public.
10. Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
 
Employee must have a valid Texas Driver's License by date of hire. Must obtain a state vehicle inspector's certification and Texas State CDL Driver's License within six months of hire.
 
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
 
Power and hand tools and equipment for vehicle mechanical maintenance and repair work; mechanic's tools including jacks, hydraulic lifts, air tools, and other tools required for minor repairs and routine maintenance of motorized vehicles; electronic vehicle diagnostic equipment; safety equipment, as necessary; telephone; mobile or portable radio;  personal computer, including fleet maintenance software.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit and talk; and hear.
 
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift weights up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
 
This position is a safety sensitive position. 
               
WORK ENVIRONMENT
 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and /or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.
 
SELECTION GUIDELENES
 
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and references check; job related tests may be required.
 
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
 
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer, and requirements of the job change.