Preventative Maintenance Service Worker (A262820-4), 201, 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

Physical Effort Requirements 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.

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
 
 Never

• Construction site

Seldom

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

Sometimes

• Street environment (near moving traffic)

Frequently

• Outdoor environment

Often

• Vehicles

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

Never

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

Sometimes

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

Frequently

•  Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

Often

• Moving mechanical parts

Travel Position will require the employee to travel

Never:

• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

Sometimes:

• 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 employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled test or interview.

 City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.