Fleet Service Worker II

This recruitment is open until the position is filled or a sufficient number of applications have been reviewed to establish a qualified candidate pool.

First review of applications will occur on October 28, 2022.

Salary Range:

$16.97 - $22.75 hourly

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pay Increases occur in July
• 12 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.17% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Municipal Utilities/ Field Operations

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday (Three Month Rotating Shift),

6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. OR 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Job Number:

RC#901686

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance and servicing of City automobiles, trucks, construction, and other items of equipment; and to assist automotive mechanics.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Inspect, dismount, patch, change, replace, rotate, mount, and balance tires and tubes on all classes of City vehicles; determine excessive or improper wear of tires inspected and serviced.
• Service all types of City equipment; change oil, air, fuel and hydraulic filters; lubricate chassis; test and replace batteries and alternators; test radiator, hoses and wiring for problems.
• Perform basic diagnostics and repairs on a wide variety of gasoline and diesel equipment and vehicles.
• Inspect City vehicles for potential equipment failure.
• Check entire braking system; replace faulty brakes.
• Make road calls to service or repair disabled City vehicles.
• Maintain accurate records of all completed work; record parts and petroleum products used.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Requires one (1) year of experience as a garage attendant including tire repair. Familiarity with a variety of automotive servicing functions, preferably including familiarity with heavy equipment and some routine systems diagnostic experience.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Possession of or required to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire, a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a basic set of mechanic hand tools at time of hire.

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history background investigation
• Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational
• Post offer/pre-employment physical

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.