Lube Technician

City of Killeen, Texas


Date: 1 week ago
City: Killeen, TX
Contract type: Full time
Salary

$15.13 Hourly

Location

Public Works/Engineering/Street Operations Building - Killeen, TX

Job Type

Full-time

Department

Public Works

Division

Transportation

Opening Date

09/17/2024

Closing Date

10/6/2024 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

  • Description
  • Benefits
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Job Description

Performs maintenance and repair work on vehicles and mechanical equipment serviced by the Transportation Division.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Employee has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties

Core Competencies

Completes and evaluates preventive maintenance for all light duty and heavy-duty vehicles.

Operates a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric, or air driven tools.

Inspects, adjusts, and replaces related parts in the performance of minor repair and maintenance work.

Changes and repairs tires and tubes.

Evaluates status of mechanical, hydraulic equipment and vehicles, and performs or assists in scheduled needed repairs.

Provides road call assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate.

Maintains the security of issued city owned equipment. (e.g., tools, toolbox, safety equipment)

Assists in the coordination of assignments and ensures assignments are completed correctly and in a timely manner.

Operates radio for communications between self and other workers.

Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations; possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license and complies with City of Killeen driving policy.

Performs all On-call assignments as outlined in On-Call Schedule and Departmental Policy. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • One (1) year related experience; and
  • High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Thorough knowledge of automotive mechanics.
  • Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair activities.
  • Working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and tools used in modern equipment maintenance.
  • Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors, and the public.
  • Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

Special Requirements

  • Must have a valid Texas Class C driver's license by date of hire and comply with the City of Killeen driving policy.
  • Must have or acquire within thirty (30) days from date of hire all National Institute Management System (N.I.M.S.) certifications as required by City and position.

Supplemental Information

Tools and Equipment Used

Power and hand tools and equipment for vehicle mechanical maintenance and repair work; mechanic’s tools including jacks, hydraulic lifts, air tools, and other tools required for minor repairs and routine maintenance of motorized vehicles; electronic vehicle diagnostic equipment; safety equipment, as necessary; telephone; mobile or portable radio; personal computer, and safety equipment as required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; sit and talk; and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift weights up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.

Selection Guidelines

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and as requirements of the job change.

At City of Killeen, we are committed to your health and well-being. We are proud to provide you and your family with valuable and significant benefits.

We all work together to make City of Killeen a success, and our teamwork extends to your benefits. Your health and well-being are important to us, so we provide benefit options to make your and your family’s lives better. Together, let’s invest in you.

The City of Killeen offers the following Benefits to full time employees:

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Benefits
  • Medical, Vision Dental
  • Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
  • TMRS
  • 457 Deferred Retirement Account
  • Short Term/Long Term Disability
  • Accident/ Critical Illness/ Hospital Indemnity Supplemental Benefits

For more benefit information, visit www.killeentexas.gov

01

Do you currently posses a valid drivers license?

  • Yes
  • No
  • No, but can obtain by Date of HIre

02

Please describe your mechanical abilities, such as minor repairs.

Required Question

Agency City of Killeen

Address 718 N. 2nd Street

Suite B

Killeen, Texas, 76541

Phone 254-501-7687

Website http://www.killeentexas.gov/

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