Apprentice – Fleet Services
General Description and Classification Standards
Performs preventive maintenance services and minor mechanical repair work on light duty vehicles, medium duty vehicles, heavy duty vehicles, Lawn & Turf equipment, and Motorcycles. This position provides assistance to other mechanics as needed and works alone when the need requires; prepares maintenance records and performs other related duties as required.
Supervision Received
Works under direct supervision and follows standardized policy, procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The candidate will be required to assist other divisions with any task if so directed.
Inspect, operate, test and repair light duty, medium duty, and heavy duty equipment for proper operation.
Repair and maintain various types of vehicles and equipment including, but not limited to, emergency vehicles, fire apparatus.
Performs preventative maintenance necessary to ensure the proper functioning of vehicles, mechanical work; repairs or replaces under supervision, alternators, belts, fuses, valves, batteries, wheels, tires or any other component as required.
Responds or assist with service call requests; retrieves or repairs vehicle and equipment in the field when needed.
Prepares, updates, and maintains maintenance records and documentation.
Cleans and maintains all shop facilities and equipment.
Changes and repairs all sizes of tires or tubes as needed.
Transports vehicles, equipment, and parts to various locations for a variety of purposes.
Decision Making
Follows and selects from multiple standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.
Leadership Provided
None
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Basic knowledge of automotive principles
Basic use of computer and standard business software packages
Ability to: read and comprehend property documentation: to meet deadlines in a timely manner
Possess basic entry level tools for vehicle repairs
