Automotive Servicer

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Performs preventative maintenance, fueling and services, and functions. Assists an automotive or heavy equipment mechanic when necessary. Maintains simple operating records relative to the use and care of the municipal vehicles and performs related work as required. Work is performed under the direction of the Equipment Foreman.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions or duties described below are the primary functions and duties of the position. There may be other types of work that may be performed, and the omission of a particular duty or function does not exclude that duty or function from the position provided the duty or function is similar in work, related to the work or logically assigned to the position.

• Services light and heavy equipment vehicles with fuel, oil, and grease.
• Performs minor repairs and adjustments.
• Conducts emissions tests and performs tire changes.
• Steam cleans engine and equipment.
• Knowledge of the less complex mechanical parts and hand tools employed in automotive repairs.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Perform preventative maintenance and services of automobiles and general service of automotive equipment.
• Maintain simple operating reports accurately.
• Possess tools related to the automotive trade as specified by supervisor.
• Maintains computerized tire maintenance, re-treading and inventory.
• Performs cutting with torches.
• Performs snow removal and equipment repair.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduation or GED, supplemented by technical courses in automotive maintenance repair.
• One year of general experience in automotive servicing work.
• Possession of a valid Class B Connecticut State Commercial Driver License (CDL).
• Equivalent of education and experience will be considered.
• Two years heavy equipment tire changing and tire maintenance including split rims.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Considerable knowledge of garbage and refuse collection and disposal methods, practices, and equipment.
• Ability to layout and supervise the work of a large collection crew.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations which do not cause undue hardship 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, stand, twist, bend, talk, and hear. Ability to lift and carry objects in excess 75 pounds. Sufficient stamina and good health to perform sometimes strenuous physical labor.
• 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. Ability to work in poor weather conditions such as cold, heat, rain, and snow. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

This job description is not, nor is to be intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, and qualifications which comprise this position. The above is intended as a general summary only. You should not rely on it as a complete or binding explanation. This summary is subject to the reasonable discretion of city management. This summary does not constitute a contract of employment, express or implied, between the employee and City of Bridgeport. This is an informational guide and is subject to correction of any information which may have been inadvertently misstated.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,461.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• heavy equipment tire changing, tire maintenance & split rims: 2 years (Required)
• general automotive servicing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL B (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,461