Pima County
Fleet Services Automotive Specialist II - Heavy-Duty
Pima County, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Fleet Services Automotive Specialist II - Heavy-Duty
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Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5687 - Fleet Services Automotive Specialist II (Heavy-Duty)
Salary Grade: 8
Pay Range: $22.96 - $31.00 per hour
Hiring Range: $22.96 - $26.98 per hour
Job Description Summary Department - Fleet Services
Job Description OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The Fleet Services Automotive Specialist II - Heavy-Duty position resides in the Fleet Services Department providing journey-level maintenance, repair, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of medium/heavy duty gas and diesel and off-road equipment. Accountable for activities and ensures services comply with written procedures and industry standards. This classification differs from the Fleet Services Automotive Specialist IV which leads, trains, and may supervise assigned staff, and is responsible for more complex activities.
CDL Required.
Essential Functions
Performs routine preventative maintenance on medium/heavy duty gas and diesel vehicles and off-road equipment.
Conducts daily inspections of the service bay ensuring a clean and safe work environment.
Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties.
Operates tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
Inspects and replaces electrical components such as batteries, light bulbs, and switches.
Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives, adjusting controls, and updating systems.
Updates vehicle repair and maintenance records using electronic fleet management software.
Complies with state vehicle emission program standards.
Upfits vehicles with auxiliary equipment such as emergency lighting, winches, and toolboxes.
Inspects and replaces wearable mechanical components such as cutting edges and brooms.
Maintains and repairs hydraulic systems, routes and replaces hydraulic lines, and performs quality control for leaks and proper operation.
Troubleshoots and repairs air brakes systems.
Performs fabrication and welding using arc, wire feed, stick, and gas.
Performs complex repairs on medium/heavy duty gas and diesel vehicles and off-road equipment.
Troubleshoots complex electrical systems.
Coaches/mentors junior technicians.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate AND two years of experience maintaining and repairing medium/heavy duty gas and diesel vehicles and off-road equipment.
Or one year with Pima County in a Fleet Services Automotive Technician II (Heavy-Duty) position.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum four years of recent experience and knowledge of examining and locating mechanical defects, performing minor and major mechanical repairs, and testing the completeness of all repairs of on-road heavy trucks or off-road heavy equipment.
Minimum four years of recent experience and knowledge of diagnosing and repairing all major systems of on-road heavy trucks or off-road heavy equipment, including IHC, Cummins, Detroit, Cat, Mercedes, and Mack engines, air brake systems, heavy-duty electrical systems, PTO systems, hydraulic systems, axle/differential systems, and Allison transmissions.
Experience with government fleet maintenance or repair.
Minimum three ASE certifications in heavy truck series or ADEQ Emission certification, and CDL.
Experience using various software applications such as a fleet management system, Excel, Word, Outlook, diagnostic tools, and heavy equipment/machinery.
Selection Procedure Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Licenses and Certificates Valid driver's license is required at the time of application. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine the applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. This position requires a valid Arizona Class D driver’s license at the time of application or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation. A valid Arizona commercial driver’s license (CDL), Class A, Class B, or Class C with appropriate endorsements is required. Failure to maintain the required CDL may be grounds for termination. Positions requiring a CDL are also subject to applicable State of Arizona and federal standards, rules, and regulations on physical requirements including drug and alcohol testing. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
Supplemental Information Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.
Physical/Sensory Requirements Ability to lift and carry up to seventy-five pounds; safely operate assigned vehicles and other powered equipment; work in extremes of heat, humidity, dust, cold; safely wear required safety clothing and equipment; work with or in the presence of obnoxious odors; work with noxious or potentially hazardous chemicals, compounds or products; ascend and descend ladders and stairs to reach and work upon elevated or below-grade work platforms and job sites; differentiate between colors.
Working Conditions Working conditions will be determined by the position.
EEO Information Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
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Location Tucson, AZ
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Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5687 - Fleet Services Automotive Specialist II (Heavy-Duty)
Salary Grade: 8
Pay Range: $22.96 - $31.00 per hour
Hiring Range: $22.96 - $26.98 per hour
Job Description Summary Department - Fleet Services
Job Description OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The Fleet Services Automotive Specialist II - Heavy-Duty position resides in the Fleet Services Department providing journey-level maintenance, repair, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of medium/heavy duty gas and diesel and off-road equipment. Accountable for activities and ensures services comply with written procedures and industry standards. This classification differs from the Fleet Services Automotive Specialist IV which leads, trains, and may supervise assigned staff, and is responsible for more complex activities.
CDL Required.
Essential Functions
Performs routine preventative maintenance on medium/heavy duty gas and diesel vehicles and off-road equipment.
Conducts daily inspections of the service bay ensuring a clean and safe work environment.
Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties.
Operates tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
Inspects and replaces electrical components such as batteries, light bulbs, and switches.
Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives, adjusting controls, and updating systems.
Updates vehicle repair and maintenance records using electronic fleet management software.
Complies with state vehicle emission program standards.
Upfits vehicles with auxiliary equipment such as emergency lighting, winches, and toolboxes.
Inspects and replaces wearable mechanical components such as cutting edges and brooms.
Maintains and repairs hydraulic systems, routes and replaces hydraulic lines, and performs quality control for leaks and proper operation.
Troubleshoots and repairs air brakes systems.
Performs fabrication and welding using arc, wire feed, stick, and gas.
Performs complex repairs on medium/heavy duty gas and diesel vehicles and off-road equipment.
Troubleshoots complex electrical systems.
Coaches/mentors junior technicians.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate AND two years of experience maintaining and repairing medium/heavy duty gas and diesel vehicles and off-road equipment.
Or one year with Pima County in a Fleet Services Automotive Technician II (Heavy-Duty) position.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum four years of recent experience and knowledge of examining and locating mechanical defects, performing minor and major mechanical repairs, and testing the completeness of all repairs of on-road heavy trucks or off-road heavy equipment.
Minimum four years of recent experience and knowledge of diagnosing and repairing all major systems of on-road heavy trucks or off-road heavy equipment, including IHC, Cummins, Detroit, Cat, Mercedes, and Mack engines, air brake systems, heavy-duty electrical systems, PTO systems, hydraulic systems, axle/differential systems, and Allison transmissions.
Experience with government fleet maintenance or repair.
Minimum three ASE certifications in heavy truck series or ADEQ Emission certification, and CDL.
Experience using various software applications such as a fleet management system, Excel, Word, Outlook, diagnostic tools, and heavy equipment/machinery.
Selection Procedure Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Licenses and Certificates Valid driver's license is required at the time of application. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine the applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. This position requires a valid Arizona Class D driver’s license at the time of application or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation. A valid Arizona commercial driver’s license (CDL), Class A, Class B, or Class C with appropriate endorsements is required. Failure to maintain the required CDL may be grounds for termination. Positions requiring a CDL are also subject to applicable State of Arizona and federal standards, rules, and regulations on physical requirements including drug and alcohol testing. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
Supplemental Information Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.
Physical/Sensory Requirements Ability to lift and carry up to seventy-five pounds; safely operate assigned vehicles and other powered equipment; work in extremes of heat, humidity, dust, cold; safely wear required safety clothing and equipment; work with or in the presence of obnoxious odors; work with noxious or potentially hazardous chemicals, compounds or products; ascend and descend ladders and stairs to reach and work upon elevated or below-grade work platforms and job sites; differentiate between colors.
Working Conditions Working conditions will be determined by the position.
EEO Information Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
Referrals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Pima County by 2x.
Location Tucson, AZ
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