Fleet Services Technician

GENERAL PURPOSE
 
To perform semi-skilled, skilled, and administrative work in maintaining the vehicles and mechanical equipment of the City of Killeen.
 
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
 
Employee has no supervisory responsibilities.

Operates a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric, and air-driven tools.
 
Operates a diagnostic instrument on diesel and gasoline engines for mechanical and operational problems.
 
Tests, services, and repairs vehicles and mechanical equipment.
 
Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts in the performance of repair and maintenance work.
 
Repairs brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle assemblies and related systems.
 
Cuts and welds metal and performs body repair, touch up and related work.
 
Evaluates status of mechanical equipment and vehicles, and performs or schedules needed repairs.
 
Evaluates status of hydraulic equipment and performs needed repairs.
 
Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate.
 
Enters work order updates and progress in a computer-based maintenance program.
 
Maintains the security of issued city owned equipment. (e.g., tools, tool box, safety equipment)
 
Serves 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; possesses and maintains a valid driver's license, if required, and comply with City of Killeen driving policy accordingly.

Education and Experience: 

1. High school diploma or equivalent; and
2. Two (2) years of related experience; or
3. Two (2) years of specialized training in mechanics or maintenance management.

1. Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair activities;
2. Skilled in the operation of listed tools and equipment;
3. Working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and tools used in modern equipment and facilities maintenance.
4. Ability to carry out assigned projects to completion;
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
6. Ability to maintain working knowledge of gas and diesel engines and updates on service or operational technical bulletins.
7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other city employees, supervisors, and vendors.
8. Maintains regular and punctual attendance.           

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
 
Motorized vehicles for mechanical testing purposes, power and hand tools, equipment for vehicle and mechanical system work, mechanic's tools including jacks, hydraulic lifts, air tools, and other tools required for minor repairs and routine maintenance of motorized vehicles such as electronic vehicle diagnostic equipment, computer analyzer, alignment machine, AC machine, tire balancer, brake lathe, telephone and safety equipment as required, 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 finger, 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 and crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, 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 and the ability to adjust focus.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
 
The work environment characteristics described here are the representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 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 GUIDELINES
 
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference 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 statements 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 employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.