Preventative Maintenance Service Worker; A262820-4 Automotive Mechanic

GENERAL SUMMARY

Performs routine maintenance on solid waste vehicles. Washes garbage trucks, changes cameras, monitors, and wiring, and changes greasing ports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Greases, lubricates, and changes oil on light mechanical and non-mechanical equipment, service batteries, and other parts.
• Changes, repairs, and rotates tires; checks and adjusts brakes, wiper blades, light bulbs, emergency sirens and flashers, and other mechanical parts.
• Performs minor and less difficult repairs and installation work.
• Adheres to City’s preventative maintenance schedule; performs routine mechanical checks to prevent minor break downs and catastrophic failures.
• Performs tire checks on all equipment; measures and installs various tires.
• Fills vehicles with gasoline and maintains log to track usage.
• Maintains stock of mounted tires for use on City vehicles; responds to calls to change flat tires in the field.
• Performs related work as required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of service point locations for all light equipment for all City vehicles.
• Knowledge in specifications of all fluids used on automobiles, wheel, and tire applications for City units.
• Knowledge of battery specifications for City vehicles.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures.

Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in organization and time management.
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Ability to read and follow manufactures guidelines and maintenance schedule.
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to comply with City policies and procedures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.

Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

• Construction site

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Confined space
• Warehouse environment

• Street environment (near moving traffic)

• Outdoor environment

• Vehicles

Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Communicable diseases
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

• Moving mechanical parts

Position will require the employee to travel

• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

• Local travel

Required Education and Experience

• At least six (6) months of general experience. Experience in preventive service maintenance is preferred.

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered…