Maintenance Technician III - Fleet

Fleet Maintenance Technician III

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Technician III to serve in the Fleet Division of General Services. This experienced and self-motivated individual will perform skilled mechanical work on specialized construction and automotive equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience diagnosing, repairing, adjusting, and servicing a wide variety of medium and heavy equipment. This includes diesel and gasoline powered equipment, air compressors, pump apparatus, and aerial truck hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities include overhauling, fabricating, and servicing mechanical assemblies and accessories such as single and two speed rear axles, multi speed transmissions, and hydraulic, compressed air, vacuum, and electrical control systems and components.

Qualified applicants should possess a high school diploma or GED, along with one to three years of related experience and/or training in the repair of automotive and light or heavy power driven equipment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

Candidates must be able to qualify for certification as a State Inspector. Two ASE certifications are required within one year of employment. A current State Inspection License and Class B CDL are preferred.

Supervises and participates in the work of a crew engaged in a variety of maintenance, construction, and utilities activities. Performs skilled work in the operation or repair of several types of motorized equipment or maintenance of facilities and/or equipment. Essential duties and responsibilities may include the following depending on area of assignment. Other duties may be assigned.

Discuss job requirements and receives detailed instructions from supervisor

Inspects work in progress to ensure conformance with instructions

Makes and adjusts work assignments

Requisition s necessary equipment and materials

Maintains accurate log sheets and checklists

Operates tractor trailer, street sweeper, bulldozer, heavy front-end loader, crane and chipper, excavator, large motor grader in leveling ground surfaces, street and construction repair

Operates heavy and light equipment in snow removal

Inspect new and existing stormwater infrastructure using an onboard computer system to remotely operate a camera and tractor system and overlay information on screen, to be recorded on a laptop for later printing and importing into an asset management database.

Diagnoses, adjusts, repairs and services a wide variety of medium and heavy automotive and specialized equipment including diesel or gasoline engine equipment, air compressors, pump apparatus and aerial truck hydraulic systems

Makes repairs and renovations to fields and grounds including mowing, mulching, aeration, grading, seeding, and sodding

Requisition s parts and materials used in the repair of motor equipment

Inspects equipment for proper safety and ensures that truck is equipped with all necessary equipment for the day's assignment (i.e. water cooler, fist aid kit, safety flares, etc)

Performs journey-level trades work in one of the following areas: carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and/or welding

Performs carpentry work, building cabinets, benches, barricades, and other items

Trains and instructs subordinates

Assists with special events, snow removal and other emergency tasks, including some nights and weekends, as needed

Knowledge of pertinent rules and regulations, guidelines, safety orders, departmental operating procedures and safety regulations sufficient to insure that work is performed in compliance with applicable law. Enforces sound safety and housekeeping practices. Follows safety rules/procedures; avoid known hazards in the work environment. Reviews safety procedures before beginning each job with known hazards. Safety first. Places avoidance of injury or property damage above all other job requirements.

Follows established safety procedures. May be required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their duties

May supervise a small work crew in the absence of a Fleet Maintenance Technician IV.

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