Fleet Service Writer

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the processing of work orders, ordering and tracking of parts, and maintaining shop supplies to support fleet maintenance operations.

Receive direct supervision from the Fleet Manager.

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• Develop and maintain a system of tracking fleet work orders and maintenance performed on all county vehicles and equipment.
• Organize and manage current bench stock, reconciling inventory, ordering stock items, and purchasing parts specific to current work orders.
• Inspect all parts orders received for accuracy and/or damage, and reconcile part orders to work orders or bench stock to ensure parts are charged to the proper vehicle.
• Manage scheduled maintenance by tracking fuel consumption and issuing work orders to service personnel; ensure that all parts required to perform scheduled services are available by scheduled date.
• Maintain and order all supply items such as oil, shop supplies, anti‑freeze, cleaners, and other consumables as required.
• Assist in the acquisition and disposition of county‑purchased vehicles and equipment as directed by the Fleet Shop Foreman.
• Prepare, recommend, and monitor the budget, reviewing and approving expenditures.

Performs other related duties as assigned. Overtime may be required for snow removal, flood, and wildfire control and to ready equipment for operation.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying.

High school diploma, general diploma, or GED supplemented by vocational training in automotive mechanics.

Three years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities.

Possession of and ability to maintain a Colorado Driver's License.

• Electronic troubleshooting using electrical and computer equipment.
• Maintenance and repair tools and equipment.
• Basic accounting and practices.
• Practice policy and procedures to meet accepted quality and safety standards.

• Perform duties independently without close supervision.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.
• Operate and communicate on two‑way radios.
• Operate and use a computer system, including inputting data into database programs.
• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Pass random drug and alcohol testing.

Office equipment and hand tools.

Ability to read and understand written documents, technical service manuals, and related materials and gauges, with hearing for warning signals, radios, and diagnostic equipment. Requires occasional use of both hands and manual dexterity to operate power tools, vehicles, and equipment. May require the ability to sit and perform administrative and/or computer work for significant periods. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Requires a full range of body movement, including pulling/pushing, reaching, bending/stooping, kneeling, squatting, and twisting for tool use, inspection, maintenance, and navigation around equipment. Requires sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally. Working time may require irregular hours and/or on‑call status.

Work is conducted in both an indoor shop and outdoor field environments, with routine exposures and hazards of a typical office environment and frequent exposure to all types of weather conditions, dust, solvents, grease, and oils. Frequently required to travel to other county office locations or work sites.