Equipment Technician - Fleet

Perform basic mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance services. Replace, repair, and over haul fuel systems on the City’s vehicles and equipment. Maintain City owned fuel sites; perform fuel pump repairs, keep daily, weekly, and monthly fuel reports. Assist with vehicle up-fitting and auction duties.

Responsibilities

• Repair automobiles, trucks, heavy and specialized equipment requiring minor adjustments to ensure proper levels of performance
• Perform a variety of repairs on chassis and suspension systems
• Diagnose and repair cooling, heating, and air conditioning systems
• Install, repair, replace, and overhaul fuel systems on City assets
• Receive fuel deliveries, monitor fuel inventories, and dispense fuel when necessary
• Diagnose and repair fuel pumps at the City’s fuel sites
• Troubleshoot issues that arise with vehicles unable to get fuel
• Respond to any fuel site issues that may occur during the workday as well as on call for fuel issues during nights, weekends, and holidays
• Perform some vehicle up-fitting services as needed
• Installation and removal of equipment and decals
• Evaluate vehicles, equipment and other items designated for auction
• Assist with removal of auction items
• Perform related duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional two years of experience in automotive mechanics; or any combination of relevant education and experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Physical Exam Required
• Ability to obtain a Class-B CDL License within six months
• Ability to obtain a UST A/B operator certification
• Ability to obtain an Airport Security Identification Badge

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of methods, techniques, and tools used in automotive repair
• Hand tools
• Fuel pump repair
• Recordkeeping
• Operation of business computers and related business applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Fuel Management software, and Fleet Management software
• Ability to meet the certification and competency standards established for the position
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to perform in-depth diagnostics on vehicles
• Ability to operate a variety of automotive diagnostic equipment
• Ability to use troubleshooting skills

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and carry up to 20 pounds
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Frequently sit, stand, walk during the shift
• Frequently climb stairs and inclined surfaces
• Frequently bend and kneel during the shift
• Continuously flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees
• Occasionally move body in a crawling motion under vehicles for repairs
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle

Benefits

The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package.