Apprentice Fleet Technician

JOB SUMMARY

Performs repairs on a variety of vehicles and mechanical equipment under the direction of a skilled mechanic. Assists the skilled mechanic in performing tasks and gains skills through on-the-job training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any of the following or a combination of more than one:

• Currently enrolled in post-secondary education automotive/heavy truck repair certificate or degree program;
• One (1) year of advanced or vocational automotive classes in high school completed;
• One (1) year experience working in the automotive or truck repair welding or other related industry.

Possession of mechanic tools is preferred.

A valid Drivers License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire. A valid Drivers License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.

Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position. Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position.

Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Services equipment with fuel oil and other needs: checks fluid levels cleans equipment and vehicles externally and internally replaces bulbs and filters etc.
• Repairs cleans adjusts and /or performs preventive maintenance on vehicles equipment tools machinery etc.
• Assembles and disassembles equipment and component parts.
• Works on special automotive parts or systems such as brakes fuel systems charging systems drivetrain exhaust and suspension.
• Mounts balances and repairs tires.
• Document all time and work performed in fleet management software system.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Safety precautions related to job specific duties and equipment.
• Machines and tools including their designs uses benefits repair and maintenance

Skills and Abilities to:

• Maintain and/or repair tools and equipment.
• Run maneuver navigate or drive vehicles or mechanized equipment.
• Communicate effectively the complaint cause and correction for repairs performed.

Background Check Information

Due to the nature of this position the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires extensive physical labor (approximately 90% of the time) - lifting pushing pulling and carrying objects over 50 pounds (occasionally up to 100 pounds with some assistance); regular kneeling bending crawling standing climbing ladders and reaching up over and down. The work involves exposure to grease dirt dust fumes chemicals smoke and/or loud noises as well as periodic exposure to extreme weather conditions. Work is occasionally performed in confined spaces and elevated levels. Employees may be exposed to high volumes of traffic when performing road-call service work.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

This position is subject to being called to work prior to or after the scheduled shift.