Fleet Service Technician, Transit

Overview

Fleet Service Technician, Transit

Salary: $24,939.20 Grade: 14 (Employees: Refer to Civil Service Rule VI.3.1 and VI.17 for promotional rate) Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved.

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill vacancies in the Transit department and future vacancies as they occur.

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled and semi-skilled automotive maintenance and repair services on small engines, medium to heavy duty vehicles and equipment.

Performs routine vehicle and equipment maintenance: greases, lubricates fuels and washes all vehicles; maintains proper oil, water, brake, and transmission fluid levels; maintains proper air pressure in tires: performs brake jobs; services air-conditioning; changes oil and filters; services batteries; cleans engines.

Rotates and/or changes tires, mounts tires, fixes flats: uses tire shop remount and mount equipment following the outlined safety procedures.

HS diploma or GED, along with vocational or technical training in automotive maintenance or repair preferred; 6 months of experience in the routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Will be required to obtain a valid Louisiana driver’s license upon hire and maintain throughout employment for this classification.

Will be required to obtain a valid Louisiana Class D driver’s license within one month of hire.

May be required to obtain a Louisiana Motor Vehicle Inspections certification. If required, must obtain within six months of hire.

Motor Pool Department will be required to obtain a Louisiana CDL-B driver’s license with appropriate endorsements within five (5) months of hire.

40 Hours per Week

This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment.

The information is subject to verification.

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

Accepting applications:
Until filled

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The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.