Salary : $55,671.96 – $67,733.40 Annually
Location : Dallas, OR
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 18-00137
Department: Public Works
Division: Fleet Maintenance
Opening Date: 06/12/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
General Statement of Duties
For best consideration, apply by July 6, 2023; applications received after this date are not guaranteed a review.
This position performs skilled, semi-skilled, and administrative work in maintaining the vehicles and mechanical equipment of the City; operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of city facilities and systems; has knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, and materials used in grounds keeping and minor construction.
- Plans, schedules, performs and evaluates preventive maintenance schedules for all vehicles and mechanical equipment, either personally or through outside vendors.
- Operates a variety of diagnostic equipment and a variety of hand and power tools.
- Services, repairs, tests, and operates vehicles and mechanical equipment, including City and Rural Fire and Ambulance vehicles, trucks and equipment, police vehicles, and vehicles within the various IGAs committed to.
- Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts in the performance of repair and maintenance work.
- Repairs brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle assemblies and related systems.
- Cuts and welds metal and performs vehicle body repair, touch up and related work.
- Conducts various analyses and inspections of vehicles and mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair or replacement.
- Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
- Services pumps and equipment as directed.
- Assists in the development of shop procedures and budget data for the maintenance and repair of vehicles and mechanical systems.
- Purchases equipment, parts, and supplies used for vehicle and mechanical system maintenance.
- Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate.
- Assists in the preparation of bid specifications for vehicles and mechanical equipment.
- Maintains assigned tools and equipment.
- Assists in the preparation and administration of mechanical budgets in conformance with adopted policies and procedures.
- Maintains records, prepares reports and other specialized maintenance records of equipment and mechanical equipment.
- May require weekend work with specified weekdays off.
- May be required to work overtime at the discretion of the Director of Public Works or Fleet Services Supervisor.
- Supports the Fleet Management Supervisor in general duties during his/her absence.
- Coordinates the disposition of surplus City property.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of automotive mechanics; considerable knowledge of gas and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, fire pumps and valves, generators, and welding; price trends and grades or quality of materials and equipment; 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 establish and maintain effective preventive maintenance programs, policies and procedures; 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from high school with diploma or GED equivalent plus some specialized training in mechanics, maintenance management, or a closely related field; AND
- Three (3) years of related mechanical experience; OR
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience
Special Qualifications
- Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of employment a valid Oregon Driver License with an acceptable driving record;
- Commercial Driver License (Class A) required within 12 months of employment;
- Must provide small mechanic tools to perform the basic requirements of this position
- ASE Truck Suspension & Steering and Brake certifications are required within 12 months of employment; additional ASE certifications are desired.
Position is eligible for up to 8% incentive pay for additional ASE and EVT certifications.
The City of Dallas offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, PERS, paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave, deferred compensation plans.
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Do you possess, or are you able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver license without record of suspension or revocation in any state?
- Yes
- No
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Do you possess a Commercial Driver License, or are you able to obtain one within 12 months of employment?
- Class A CDL
- Class B CDL
- Able to obtain CDL within 12 months
- No CDL / unable to obtain
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Do you have any ASE certifications?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered “Yes” to question #3, please list your current certifications here.
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