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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPW-Fleet Operator I City of Port Townsend Job Description Fleet Operator I Classification title: Operator I Working title: Fleet Operator I Department: Public Works Union: Teamsters FLSA status: Non-exempt Wage Classification: 15 Hours: 40 hours/week Effective date: Oct. 2023; Jan. 2024 Reports to: S/S/S Operations Manager; Fleet Crew Chief Civil Service: No JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision to perform a variety of maintenance and repair work to vehicles and equipment. The City of Port Townsend strives to provide quality reliable services looking toward a sustainable future. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Employee shall meet all requirements of groups A, B, and C, and five of group D of the Core Competencies, and the tasks described in these select competencies are considered part of the essential functions for Fleet Operator I . • Maintains reports and other documents pertaining to purchases, fleet maintenance and fuel software • Assists with maintaining inventory stock of vehicles and equipment parts • Maintenance and repair work on engines, transmissions, differentials and clutches, ignitions, carburetors, brakes, hydraulic lines, shock absorbers, fuel injection systems • Transport vehicles and equipment with truck and trailer to and from outside vendors • Maintain basic records including purchasing and work activities • May work with work with a variety of staff levels and departments to assist with special maintenance and repair projects • Assist with work in the field with street & collection crew to provide supplemental support including flagging, driving dump truck, and snow plowing CORE COMPETENCIES: To show competency for these skills, the employee must have worked in an equivalent position for another agency or worked for the City for a minimum of one year demonstrating the skills for this position. The groups below provide a list of competencies for career path development. Group A Competencies • Works well in a team • Works well with the public • Safety training • Supports the organization Group B Competencies (entry level) • Basic knowledge of hand tools required for vehicle maintenance Fleet Operator I • Ability to perform basic maintenance on both gas and diesel engines • Current flagging card • CDL Class A • After a minimum of 6 months of experience, be available to be added to the stand-by rotation calendar Group C Competencies (mechanical skills) • Ability to diagnose both gas and diesel concerns • Small engine diagnostics and repair • Ability to use current fleet management software system (iWorQ) for writing workorders, parts inventory, updating fuel pricing, programing fuel cards, fuel, and maintenance reports • Knowledge of required police equipment such as lighting, performance and safety parts required for repairs or upgrades • MIG welding, prepares and completes work on materials by welding, cutting, grinding, and cleaning metal • Ability to diagnose and repair advanced electrical systems by using manuals and diagnostic scan tool • ASE certifications in four of the nine automobile light truck certification tests (A1-A9) Group D Competencies (specific skills) • Ability to perform in-depth EV mechanical and electrical repairs on high voltage system • Ability to serve as a backup to the Crew Chief when not available • Demonstrates ability to share skills and train team members • Assists with purchasing and research for equipment and vehicle acquisition • Capable of performing special fabrication projects • Diesel engine specialist • Ability to rebuild gas and diesel engines • Ability to weld aluminum and perform TIG welding • Master ASE certification (only A1-A8 required for Master certification) • Heavy equipment diagnostics and repairs such as loaders, backhoes road graders and excavators • Ability to diagnose and repair hydraulic systems • Metal fabrication design and build Group E Competencies (management skills – included to show skills needed for advancement) • Skilled in cost analysis and budget development • Schedules and coordinates work program for fleet division team • Assigns and coordinates work and provides needed resources to staff • Understands and implements the City’s purchasing policy and procedures manual • Ability to review operations and recommend improvements • Assists the Operations Manager, including recommending staffing, training, supervision, evaluations, and vacation scheduling of fleet division team • Oversees operational data to ensure proper and efficient function of the fleet division processes • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, regulatory agencies, and partner agencies such as Jefferson PUD, Jefferson County, etc. • Assist management in formulating written policies and procedures Fleet Operator I • Coordinate staff vacations to ensure coverage for fleet division operations • Coordinates with other City departments and Public Works divisions • Serves as a liaison to the management team • Performs 1:1 meetings with other team members • Inspects work performed by crew for compliance with standards • Provides mentoring and training to team members • Works with Operations Manager to develop annual budget and track each fund within the department budget over the year • Ability to communicate technical elements of the work with the public. • Ability to assist with hiring and employee reviews recognizing boundaries associated with being a represented position • Highly effective in communication with team members, public, management, and peers • Demonstrates assertive management skills in fairly addressing issues with peers, the public, management, and other City employees • Assists in the development of and/or maintains a preventative maintenance program • Assists in the development of and/or maintains a capital replacement program • Maintains reports and other documents pertaining to purchases, contracted services, and other operational needs • Operates various computer programs regularly including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Work management software QUALIFICATIONS: Required • High school diploma or GED • Valid WA State driver’s license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City’s insurance carrier • 3+ years of experience in automotive maintenance and repair • Valid First Aid and CPR card or must obtain within 1 year in position • Traffic Control Flagger certification or must obtain within 6 months in position. • Commercial Driver’s License Class A endorsements or must obtain one within one year in this position Preferred: • 5 years of automotive maintenance and repair experience • Graduation from an automotive trades school, trades program, apprentice program, or related specialized training. WORKING CONDITIONS This position requires being onsite working indoors in a repair facility and in the field primarily in the outdoors during all types of weather; repeated walking, bending, stooping and lifting; the ability to occasionally lift up to 60 lbs.; vision and hearing at level required to perform essential functions (may be corrected); and a full range of motor skills. This position may require working in confined spaces. 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. Fleet Operator I The City of Port Townsend is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City employs, retains, promotes, disciplines and otherwise treats all employees and job applicants strictly on the basis of job-related qualifications and competence. These policies and all employment practices shall be applied without regard to any individual's sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation (including gender identity), pregnancy, age, marital status, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. The employee occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisors. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and the employee and is subject to change as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.