Fleet Specialist III, IV Cimarron Turnpike; Morrison, OK

Fleet Specialist III, IV Cimarron Turnpike (Morrison, OK)

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) has been serving Oklahomans since 1947, managing and maintaining a modern, safe, and efficient turnpike system across the state. With a commitment to customer service and innovation, OTA plays a vital role in ensuring smooth and reliable travel for millions of motorists each year. As a part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

OTA offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth, making it an excellent choice to build your career in public service.

This is a full-time position working Monday – Friday approximately 7:30 – 4:00pm, on-site at our Cimarron Maintenance facility located in Morrison, OK.

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) Maintenance division is seeking a dedicated and experienced Fleet Specialist (level III or IV) to join our team. In this role, the Fleet Specialist is responsible for mechanical/technical work in the repair and maintenance of automobile, truck, heavy equipment, or other engines or motors and related assemblies or in the supervision/management of a fleet maintenance or repair facility.

Level III – The hourly rate for this position is $25.48 ($53,000 annually)

Level IV – The hourly rate for this position is $28.51 ($59,300 annually)

The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

• Perform major and minor preventative maintenance service on state vehicles and equipment;
  Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic problems; operate diagnostic tools and computer software; weld and fabricate.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment; inspect and test equipment for safety and proper working order.
• Complete paperwork and assist in writing specifications; maintain workplace inventory; order parts and supplies to maintain an inventory of parts.
• Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical personnel which may include employees and customers on an as-required basis while performing roadside assistance, towing needs, and rollback services.
• May need to report to work outside of normal working hours for emergency operations.
• Perform necessary research investigation, analysis, and reporting for the equipment fleet; make recommendations for purchase, replacement, or reassignment of equipment within a division; write preliminary specifications for equipment.

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

Level III
- This is the specialist level, where employees are assigned responsibilities for performing highly skilled mechanical work in the repair and maintenance of specialized and heavy-duty equipment. Responsibilities may include trouble-shooting repair needs which are difficult to identify; independently completing major repair projects, or directing projects requiring a team effort, may direct or review work of others.

Level IV
- This is the senior level where incumbents are assigned responsibilities involving Level III job functions in addition to the supervision of an equipment repair facility or unit and assigned specialists. In this role they will provide training, review work, assist in the diagnosis of mechanical problems and perform other tasks involving preparation of reports and ordering parts as required. If applicable, they will have supervisory responsibility for directing the various repair and maintenance functions of the shop.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Level III
- Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

required at this level include knowledge of the tools, equipment and terminology of the mechanical trade; of diagnosing problems with light and heavy-duty equipment; of the functioning of internal combustion engines; of drive systems and other systems in various types of vehicles and other equipment; of parts-ordering procedures within the assigned shop; and of repair costs and costs of new equipment.

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