Fleet Assistant Technician

Duties

• Performs preventive maintenance general services relating to Fleet operations and maintenance on automotive and heavy equipment to include lubricating equipment; removing and replacing motor oil and oil filters; inspecting, removing, and reinstalling tires; replacing batteries, windshield wiper blades and fan belts; and washing and cleaning vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Establishes and maintains maintenance service records.
• Establishes and maintains inventory records.
• Receives merchandise and verifies against purchase orders and invoices.
• Cleans, washes, and maintains assigned work locations.
• May operate automotive and heavy equipment for the purpose of moving from one repair and maintenance area to another.
• Operates motor vehicles for the purpose of transporting supplies, equipment, and personnel.
• Operates two-way radio systems.
• Operates forklift to move supplies.
• Washes and cleans vehicles.
• Performs maintenance of a garage complex and on associated equipment.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimums

• Knowledge of name, location and function of basic parts and systems of automotive and heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of standard hand tools and equipment used in the preventive maintenance of automotive and heavy equipment a garage complex and on associated equipment.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance of a garage complex and on associated equipment maintenance services on automotive and heavy equipment including lubricating, removing, and replacing motor oil and oil filters, and removing and reinstalling tires.
• Ability to establish and maintain maintenance service records.
• Ability to establish and maintain inventory records.
• Ability to operate motor vehicle to transport supplies, equipment, and personnel.
• Ability to operate automotive and heavy equipment with a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,000 pounds or more but less than 26,000 pounds.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform arithmetic computations.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing 50 pounds or more.

How to apply

• Ability to read and write English.
• Experience working in maintenance and/or a garage is preferred.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
• A valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with P Endorsement depending on assignment may be required and must be maintained during employment in this class.
• A valid Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with P Endorsement depending on assignment may be required and must be maintained during employment in this class.
• Class IV Forklift Certification is required to be obtained within probation period and maintained during employment.
• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this class is six months.
• This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401).

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