Fleet Service Technician - Truck

Purpose Of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled/mechanical repair and maintenance on City vehicles and equipment to ensure that repaired vehicles run properly and safely; to conduct preventative maintenance on City equipment as scheduled; and to perform related work as required. Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation:
Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Performs routine diagnosis, general maintenance and general mechanical repair work on City vehicles, mechanical equipment, and other machinery to include medium/heavy trucks with air brakes.

Performs dismantling, overhauling, repairing and reassembling engines, rebuilding/replacing transmissions or rebuilding drive trains, carburetors, differentials, pumps and gear boxes. Inspects, tests and repairs engine components and systems, such as the following: ignition systems, computerized engine controls, electronic fuel injection systems, steering systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, hydraulic systems, brake systems, drive train systems, engine cooling systems, fuel systems, charging systems, starting systems, exhaust systems, emission systems, inflatable restraint systems, heating/air conditioning systems, power windows, lighting systems, or horns.

Performs routine and preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment, which may include the following: pumping fuel into vehicles, checking/replacing fluid levels, draining/replacing oil, changing/replacing filters, lubricating mechanical parts, rotating tires, replacing tires/belts/hoses, checking batteries, greasing equipment, flushing radiators, and performing tune-ups/alignments. Performs welding work on vehicles/equipment, which may include welding metal components, constructing or fabricating parts, or adapting existing parts when appropriate parts are unavailable.

Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with repairing, maintaining and testing equipment and vehicles, which may include the following: a motor vehicle, vehicle lift, scanning tools, diagnostic analyzer, tire changer, tire balancer, battery charger, hydraulic jack, air compressor, pressure washer, generator, air conditioner recycling/recharging station, welder, torch, soldering iron, brake lathe, drill press, hydraulic press, grinder, gauges, meters, mechanic tools and diagnostic instruments.

Tests vehicles, machinery, equipment, and parts for proper operations. Performs cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep tools/equipment in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, washing/cleaning vehicles and equipment, and cleaning shop/work area; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment. Initiates orders for additional or replacement items; reviews incoming orders to ensure accuracy and completeness to ensure availability of parts, tools, and supplies needed to operate/maintain vehicles and equipment.

Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; reports accidents and incidents. Maintains logs, service records, warranty records and other documentation. Prepares and completes various forms, reports, correspondences, work orders, training reports, work request forms, preventive maintenance checklists, invoices, safety newsletters, publications, technical manuals, electrical diagrams, reference materials or other documentation;

reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Operates a computer to retrieve, review, enter, or modify data; utilizes database, diagnostic or other software programs. Communicates via telephone and/or…