CITY OF OVERLAND PARK - POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT: Performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks related to Fleet maintenance, facilities upkeep, and various functions. Assists with pick up and deliveries of parts and equipment as well as fleet technicians. Assists in emergency operations, including snow removal, as required. This position is responsible for performing a variety of basic and technical tasks to help with shop operation and vehicle repairs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Move vehicles and other equipment in and around the shop.

Maintains equipment and special tools in proper working order. Inspects, repairs lubricates, and cleans equipment. Performs routine and scheduled maintenance on all special tools and shop equipment to include diagnostic and calibrating systems. Follows proper storage, maintenance, and use techniques according to City policies and appropriate equipment manuals.

Shop maintenance including cleaning floors, wash bay maintenance, and trash removal, etc.

Support shop with minor vehicle repairs.

Performs manual tasks in and around the shop. Maintain inventory control for items such as; hand tools, small power equipment, safety supplies, maintenance materials, technician uniforms, and services.

Assists with pick up and deliveries of parts and equipment. Assists Fleet supervision, Mechanics, and Parts admin with various daily functions.

Picks up and delivers various Public Works Fleet maintained units from multiple locations or Vendors. Assists in Fleet maintenance building upkeep.

Oversees the storage, issuance, and return of tools and equipment within the Fleet Tool Room. Maintains accurate accounting of Tool Room inventory, and daily identification of issuance and return items. Conducts daily inspection of tool room inventory providing timely reporting of missing, and/or non-working items. Performs rudimentary tool/ equipment maintenance and calibrations. Coordinates with the Fleet Supervisor on needed repair, calibration, and/or replacement of non-working items.

Assists with the inventory control of city vehicle fuels as assigned. Coordinates with the Inventory Control Specialist to conduct onsite readings of fuel storage tank levels, inspection of fuel island dispensers and administering of monthly fuel tank leak test, and quality control checks of supplied fuels.

Uses assigned work management software to accurately record orders made, inventory levels, received goods, issued goods and other inventory control activities for activities related to fleet maintenance. Maintains accurate inventory control records such as stock counts, usage volumes, product pricing, product quality/ warranty problems, purchase order requisitions, vendor information and product specifications.

Communicates with vendors both orally and in writing as needed regarding the determination of equipment service, status or orders, and scheduling of deliveries.

The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors and any other persons or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.

The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks, where applicable.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & SPECIAL LICENSE(S)/CERTIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's license (with tanker endorsement and no air brake restriction) within 6 months of hire.

Must maintain an insurable driving record.

EXPERIENCE:

None required.

Automotive Repair Shop experience preferred.

Experience driving CDL trucks preferred.

Forklift operations preferred.

SKILLS:

Mechanical aptitude.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Interpersonal skills/ Ability to work as a team with others.

Basic math skills.

Organizational skills.

Typing skills.

Attention to detail.

Basic computer skills.

Time management skills.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Alpha and numeric recognition.

Good memory skills.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Ability to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to analyze and recommend possible solutions.

Ability to learn and understand PC software applications.

Ability to concentrate and work under distracting conditions.

Ability to interpret/ understand State/ Federal regulatory standards and city policies.

Ability to assess situations and use judgement in responding

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Hand/eye coordination adequate to input computer.

Hand/eye coordination adequate to operate forklift.

Ability to make and receive phone calls.

Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Ability to distinguish smells.

Exposure to loud noises.

Ability to use hand and power tools such as pallet jack, screw drivers, box knives, and hand drill.

Ability to operate City vehicle.

SEE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ATTACHED FOR ADDITIONAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect):

None.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.