Vehicle Service Technician

Overview

The Position

The purpose of this classification is to perform manual/mechanical work functions associated with service and maintenance of automotive and mechanical equipment.

• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including pumping fuel into vehicles, checking/replacing fluid levels, draining/replacing oil, changing/replacing filters, lubricating mechanical parts, replacing belts/hoses, checking batteries, greasing equipment, inspecting brakes, etc.
• Performs repair/replacement of tires on light and heavy equipment, motor vehicles, and other machinery, to include rotating tires, balancing tires, and checking air pressure level of tires.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with repairing, maintaining and testing vehicles and equipment which may include a service truck, bus, dump truck, tractor, forklift, bulldozer, backhoe, end loader, fuel truck, generator, tire changer, computerized tire balancer, battery/charging system analyzer, transfer pump, air wrench, air compressor, pressure washer, hydraulic jack, grease gun, tire hammer, gauges, mechanic tools, diagnostic instruments, etc.
• Performs welding and metal fabrication as needed and/or directed.
• Tests machinery, equipment and parts for proper operations; reports problem situations.
• Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to maintain tools and equipment in operable condition; reports faulty equipment for repair.
• Assists in maintaining inventory of parts, equipment, tools or supplies; receives incoming parts.
• Makes emergency service calls for disabled vehicles at job sites or on the road.
• Performs general cleaning/housekeeping tasks associated with maintaining vehicles, equipment, and shop areas.
• Prepares and/or completes various inspection forms, correspondence, vehicle maintenance reports, work orders, and other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, work orders, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.
• Responds to routine requests for information or assistance from employees, the public, or other individuals.
• Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

• High school diploma or GED required; additionally, one (1) year related previous experience and/or training; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License.

• Data Utilization:
  Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.
• Human Interaction:
  Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose clarifying details within well established policies, procedures and standards.
• Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization:
  Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.
• Verbal Aptitude:
  Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
• Mathematical Aptitude:
  Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions and the ability to interpret graphs.
• Functional Reasoning:
  Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
• Situational Reasoning:
  Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

Physical Ability:
Tasks require…