Fleet Service Worker

FLEET SERVICE WORKER III

Fleet Service Workers service vehicles and/or light, medium, and heavy construction and maintenance equipment, perform preventive maintenance, issue vehicles to employees, and perform basic diagnostic and repair work. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. This position is located in Carson City, Nevada. NDOT is currently seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a FLEET SERVICE WORKER III, to assist with a variety of maintenance and operational tasks.

Responsibilities include servicing equipment by lubricating parts, changing oil and filters, and performing other preventive maintenance to minimize repairs. The role also involves tire replacement, washing vehicles, and supporting equipment movement as needed. Additional duties include maintaining cleanliness in the shop and participating in yard clean‑up to ensure a safe and organized work environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on‑work and contributing to a team‑oriented atmosphere.

A Class B commercial driver’s license will be required within six months of appointment.

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; OR one year of experience as a Fleet Service Worker II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

• Perform preventive maintenance: lubricate parts, change oil and filters.
• 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.
• 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 (remove tire from the axle; deflate tire or pump out calcium chloride; repair or replace tire; reassemble tire on the wheel; inflate tire; balance and mount 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; and schedule vehicles/equipment for service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept, perform the more extensive maintenance and repair work, and may serve as lead worker to other Fleet Service Workers. Incumbents at this level are distinguished from lower‑level Fleet Service Workers by the variety and complexity of work and the scope of responsibility. This is the journey level in the series.

• 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.

• Work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Interact diplomatically with vehicle/equipment users to explain policies and resolve complaints.

Jon Terrazas – j.terrazas.gov