Fleet Maintenance Lead Technician

Full Job Description

MOS Code: 2T317 (Air Force), 003763 (Navy), 0411 (Marine Corps)

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or General Education Development equivalent, or higher, and three (3) years of journey level automotive or diesel mechanic experience.

Licenses and Certificates:

· Some positions may be required to obtain and maintain Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification within six (6) months of appointment.

· Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state.

· Some positions may require a Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or equivalent from another state.

· Some positions may require Environmental Protection Agency certification for refrigerant recovery and recycling within thirty (30) days of appointment.

Special Requirements:

· Incumbents of positions requiring a CDL or of a safety sensitive nature are subject to drug and alcohol testing, and may be required to pass physical qualification examinations in accordance with federal regulations.

· Some positions must pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearance for working at an airport.

Requirements

Qualifications

Repair, recondition and maintain a variety of diesel, gasoline or alternative fuel powered trucks, automobiles, buses and other City vehicles and equipment.

Involves: Receive broad or specific work assignments. Diagnose, analyze, recommend and/or undertake repair, maintenance and/or upkeep tasks. Identify parts, supplies and materials needed.

Inspect, diagnose and repair vehicles and related systems such as, air conditioning, fuel, electronic, electrical.

Remove, inspect, install/reinstall/replace a variety of parts and items on automobiles, fire apparatus, heavy equipment and construction equipment, including transmissions, hydraulic systems, brakes/suspension and water pumps.

Complete paperwork to request parts or supplies and to describe completed work.

Interact with supervisors, contractors, employees and other departments to provide accurate information to inquiries, resolve problems and respond to inquiries.

Perform complete diagnostic and repair of all engine components and vehicle systems using computerized testing equipment. Involves: Test and validate repairs and maintenance work.

Perform regularly scheduled, emergency and/or preventative maintenance work. Rebuild diesel engines. Repair specialized equipment such as wheelchair lifts and fire suppression/gas detection systems.

Determine compliance with established repair, maintenance standards, operations and expectations. Update and maintain files, records, logs and reports. Observe safe work practices at all times.

Supervise fleet maintenance crew, if assigned. Involves: Assign, review and inspect completed work for conformance with standards. Guide task performance.

Train and instruct new technicians in maintenance procedures and techniques, and guide them in more difficult or complex repairs. Complete employee performance appraisals.

Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Promote observance of safe work practices at all times.

Perform related duties as required. Involves: Perform duties of immediate supervisor or subordinate personnel as necessary to ensure continuity of operations during absences. Maintain cleanliness of work area and tools.

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