Fleet Specialist- Police

Under general direction, coordinates maintenance and repair of and supplying equipment for Police fleet

• 1. Ability to maintain an accurate inventory of police vehicles and after-market equipment assignments.
• 2. Ability to prioritize daily the preventative maintenance and repair work orders of inventory and transport the vehicle to the appropriate third party provider for service.
• 3. Ability to provide basic trouble shooting for problems/issues related to the after-market in-car technology: mobile computer, two-way radio, mobile digital video recorder, license plate reader system, public address, emergency lights and siren.

• 4. Ability to provide the quality assurance check-out of all new police vehicles to ensure they meet the current up-fitting specifications prior to being placed in service.
• 5. Ability to preform special projects in support of the department such as annual preventative maintenance schedules and equipment upgrades.

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• Knowledge of fleet replacement and related programs.
• Knowledge of P/C based vehicle maintenance tracking systems.
• Knowledge of service and maintenance requirements of automotive equipment.
• Knowledge of methods, practices and principles of mechanical repair work.
• Knowledge of state standards for motor vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in recording and organizing data.
• Skill in making simple arithmetic calculations.
• Skill to print in a manner easily read and understood by others.
• Skill in projecting material and supply needs and developing procedures to insure maintenance of adequate stock levels at all times.
• Skill in diagnosing defective operations and excessive wear on motor vehicle parts and components.
• Skill in diagnosing and correction of vehicle defects.
• Skill in communicating with other city employees and the public by oral and written means.
• Ability to work with basic P/C systems.
• Ability to forecast vehicle maintenance schedules and costs.
• Ability to interpret and follow written or oral instructions concerning automotive repair and service schedules.

A high school diplomas. One year of experience in vehicle maintenance and basic computer hardware. Possession of a valid Texas Operator's License, Class

C. Pre-employment physical includes drug/alcohol testing, physical and MVR.