FLEET SERVICE WORKER 3 (ELKO)

Job Duties

• Perform preventive maintenance; tune engines, order parts and make minor repairs to ensure equipment is in proper working condition;
• Examine vehicle/equipment records or preventive maintenance schedule to determine the type of service required;
• Complete requisitions for required filters and parts;
• Check fluid levels and add or change fluids as necessary;
• Replace filters from the engine, transmission, hydraulic and fuel systems;
• Lubricate the vehicle/equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications;
• Replace spark plugs and wires;
• Replace brakes and adjust ignition timing;
• Replace the distributor cap and rotor;
• Change belts and hoses;
• Charge or replace batteries;
• Replace lamps;
• Repack wheel bearings;
• Conduct safety inspection of systems and components;
• Code repair tasks and maintain records of work performed.
• Repair or replace tires and single or multi-piece rims and wheels which includes removing the tire from the axle;
• Deflate the tire or pump out the calcium chloride;
• Repair or replace the tire;
• Reassemble the tire on the wheel;
• Inflate the tire;
• Balance and mount the tire.
• Wash and detail vehicles/equipment to ensure a presentable appearance;
• Steam clean the engine or entire vehicle;
• Clean windows, upholstery, and carpets.
• Provide assistance to mechanics and storekeepers by picking up, delivering, and returning equipment and parts and verifying the accuracy of accompanying invoices and credit memos.
• Reserve vehicles for employees;
• Fuel vehicle/equipment;
• Collect usage data and prepare summary reports;
• Schedule vehicles/equipment for service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

  Essential Qualifications

  • Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience which included diagnosing and performing basic vehicle/equipment repairs and adjustments; performing preventive maintenance on a variety of vehicles/equipment; and maintaining vehicle/equipment records and reports;
  • One year of experience as a Fleet Service Worker II in Nevada State service;
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

  Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Working knowledge of: principles of automotive repair and preventive maintenance; common methods of hand and power tools and other equipment used in the adjustment and repair of vehicles/equipment.
  • Ability to: work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction; interact diplomatically with vehicle/equipment users to explain policies and resolve complaints.
  • Skill in: performing preventive maintenance activities for a variety of vehicles/equipment; diagnosing routine mechanical/electrical failures and determining which repairs are necessary to restore a system to proper working condition; performing vehicle maintenance and repair work on light, medium and heavy equipment and vehicles.