Fleet Operations- Apprentice Auto Mechanic

Job Description

Under immediate supervision, the Apprentice Auto Mechanic performs all minor maintenance and repair assignments and assists the Journeyman Mechanics and the Auto Mechanics as assigned. Employee is responsible for pick-up and delivery of parts for services performed on vehicles and equipment.

Work requires mature judgment and interaction with employees of parts vendors and suppliers in the private sector. It does not require the employee to deal directly with the public. He/she will work generally under the supervision of the Fleet Operations and Materials Management Supervisors.

Job Responsibilities

1.Coordinates with Service Writers for pick-up and delivery of parts from local vendors for maintenance and repairs of vehicles and equipment.

2.Performs daily readings and documentation of fuel storage tank levels, and communicates to appropriate staff.

3.Maintains a clean and orderly customer service counter, office, and warehouse work area.

4.Maintains Fleet Operations/Management vehicles to be clean from the interior and

exterior on a weekly basis or as needed.

5.Identify problems related to proper maintenance of vehicles and provide corrective

action when necessary.

6.Performs routine basic maintenance of vehicles including lubrication of equipment,

cleaning, maintaining equipment.

7.Assists Journeyman Technicians and Auto Mechanics with repairs in the shop or on

service calls.

8.Position requires driving.

9.Assists on other assignments/projects in the department when requested.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Requirements - 1. Job requires an accredited high school diploma or GED equivalent.

2.Job requires six (6) months experience in automotive vehicle maintenance or auto parts inventory systems; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

3.Job requires a current, valid Texas Class C driver's license.

4.Job requires knowledge on the use of basic tools, diagnostic equipment.

Physical Requirements

1.Employee works under potentially hazardous conditions, which may result in lost time, accident, exposure to soiling of clothing and skin surface. Work involves exposure to normal weather changes.

2.Job generally requires walking or standing to a significant degree; light physical effort, frequent movement and lifting items weighing 5-20 lbs., and negligible amounts constantly. Occasionally, employee may lift heavier items.

Additional Information

1.This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

2.This position has no supervisory responsibility.

3.Assists as assigned waiting to be engaged during hurricane and other emergencies.

4.Assists as needed to include working on irregular nights, weekends and/or holidays.

Disclaimer

This job description summarizes essential job functions and minimum job requirements for entry level work and typical duties illustrative of the type of work customarily assigned and performed in this position. However, this job description does not represent every aspect of the job nor does it guarantee permanent employment, as all positions with the City of McAllen are employment at will positions.

Job descriptions are subject to periodic updates and modifications. The City reserves the right to change work assignments and other aspects of a job. The City of McAllen is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local laws.