What are the responsibilities and job description for the SERVICE TRUCK OPERATOR position at Dorchester County?
The purpose of the class is to perform mechanical repair work on County-owned trucks and other light-to-heavy equipment; to ensure that repaired vehicles run properly and safely; to perform repair work in the field as needed; to perform preventive maintenance on such equipment as scheduled; and to perform related work as required. This class works according to some procedures but decides how or when to do things; work is reviewed regularly by supervisor. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Drives service truck to field locations in response to service calls; assesses vehicle/equipment
condition; and recommends appropriate course of action.
• Performs mechanical repair work on vehicles and equipment.
• Performs a variety of preventive maintenance duties, including changing oil, lubricating,
replacing hoses and belts, replacing brakes, checking lights and tuning engines.
• Changes and repairs tires on vehicles and equipment.
• Fuels vehicles and equipment.
• Delivers fuel to equipment and generators.
• Replaces hydraulic lines and hoses as necessary on equipment and vehicles.
• Conducts road tests after repair work is completed to ensure that vehicles and equipment are
mechanically safe and functioning properly.
• Assists parts personnel in ordering and picking up necessary vehicles, equipment parts, and
maintenance supplies.
• Maintains records of work completed and parts used.
• Attends training as required to maintain or enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED supplemented by education in automotive/mechanical repair or a closely related field.
Requires at least one (1) year of vehicle and equipment maintenance experience.
Special Qualifications:
Must possess a valid state driver's license.
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification preferred.
• Drives service truck to field locations in response to service calls; assesses vehicle/equipment
condition; and recommends appropriate course of action.
• Performs mechanical repair work on vehicles and equipment.
• Performs a variety of preventive maintenance duties, including changing oil, lubricating,
replacing hoses and belts, replacing brakes, checking lights and tuning engines.
• Changes and repairs tires on vehicles and equipment.
• Fuels vehicles and equipment.
• Delivers fuel to equipment and generators.
• Replaces hydraulic lines and hoses as necessary on equipment and vehicles.
• Conducts road tests after repair work is completed to ensure that vehicles and equipment are
mechanically safe and functioning properly.
• Assists parts personnel in ordering and picking up necessary vehicles, equipment parts, and
maintenance supplies.
• Maintains records of work completed and parts used.
• Attends training as required to maintain or enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED supplemented by education in automotive/mechanical repair or a closely related field.
Requires at least one (1) year of vehicle and equipment maintenance experience.
Special Qualifications:
Must possess a valid state driver's license.
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification preferred.
Salary : $35,935 - $39,528
