Truck/Equipment Technician III - Fleet

Essential Functions

Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers: confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers; assists with complex situations and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment.

Performs Inspections

• Inspects and tests all truck and heavy equipment systems, including drive train, engine operation, transmission operation, suspension, steering, brakes, electrical system, hydraulics, HVAC and emissions
• Completes or revises work order for repairs
• Obtains required parts
• Performs emission tests per frequency and criteria specified by state law
• Inspects and tests completed work
• Updates required records

Performs Routine and Complex Repairs

• Gathers information from equipment operator reports, fault codes and other diagnostic data
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems
• Identifies items needing repair
• Completes required repairs
• Ensures operation and performance is within specified limits

Performs Preventive Maintenance

• Checks and replaces fluids
• Drains and replaces oil
• Collections and recovers Freon
• Changes and replaces filters
• Lubricates mechanical parts
• Installs and replaces blades
• Rotates, mounts and balances tires
• Replaces tires, belts, and hoses
• Checks and replaces batteries
• Greases equipment
• Flushes radiators
• Performs tune-ups or other preventative maintenance activities as assigned

Determines Amount of Materials Required

• Gathers equipment, parts and supplies
• Assists in monitoring inventory levels of parts, equipment, tools or supplies
• Initiates requests for new or replacement materials

Operates or Uses Various Machinery, Equipment, Power Tools, Hand Tools, and Supplies

• Operates and maintains basic mechanics tool kit and/or vehicle-specific maintenance tool sets

Physical Abilities

• Exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Lifts, carries, pushes, and/or pulls moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds)

Sensory Requirements

• Perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors
• Perceive and discriminate sounds, odor, and visual cues or signals
• Communicate orally

Environmental Factors

• Exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, unsafe structures, machinery, or electric currents

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by vocational training and four years as an automobile technician; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess or obtain, and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s).
• Three (3) or more current Automotive or Truck Service Excellence (ASE) certifications preferred.