Vehicle Maintenance Technician- 955
Job Posting: Vehicle Maintenance Technician - 955
City of Columbia, MO - Public Works
Job Code: 02101 | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt | Union Code/Affiliation: Local 955 | Division: VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Job Description Summary: The City of Columbia is seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our Public Works team as a Vehicle Maintenance Technician. This role involves performing semi-skilled tasks in vehicle maintenance, primarily focused on tire evaluation and repair for the city fleet.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and repair tires for the city fleet.
- Maintain inventory of repaired tires for the fleet.
- Clean and maintain workspace.
- Assist coworkers as needed.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibility; however, collaboration and teamwork with colleagues are essential.
Human Collaboration and Job Impact:
- Regular interaction involving the exchange and receipt of information.
- Limited impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.
Fiscal Responsibility: No fiscal responsibility.
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Some experience in vehicle repair and maintenance.
- Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with no air brake restriction.
- Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures.
- Familiarity with standard practices and methods of tire maintenance and repair.
- Basic mechanic skills and vehicle repair knowledge.
- Skill in monitoring and maintaining inventory.
- Ability to estimate time and materials needed to complete jobs.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Competence in operating motor vehicles.
- Use and maintenance of hand and power tools.
- Attention to detail and effective interpersonal relationships.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safety.
Work Environment:
- Outdoor environment – Sometimes
- Street environment (near moving traffic) – Sometimes
- Vehicle – Frequently/Often
- Warehouse environment – Sometimes
- Shop environment – Frequently/Often
Exposures:
- Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Sometimes
- Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Sometimes
- Moving mechanical parts – Sometimes
- Fumes or airborne particles – Sometimes
- Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances – Sometimes
- Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jackhammers, construction) – Frequently/Often
Physical Demands:
- Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
- Incumbents may be required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
- Frequent physical activities such as feeling attributes of objects, grasping, pushing, standing, walking, driving, reaching with hands/arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing/balancing.
Hours/Days: Monday – Friday – 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Starting Salary: $18.23 per hour
Number of Positions Available: 1
Deadline to Apply: 04/22/2024
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants: Notice to Applicants – Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program.