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Fleet Specialist / Mechanic

State of Oklahoma

Duncan, OK

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Braking Systems, Budget Management, Budgeting, Class A License, Code of Federal Regulations, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Software, Consulting, Dental Insurance, Diagnostics Solutions/Software, Driver's License, Electricity, Employee Assistance Plan, Employee Orientation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equipment Specification, Expense Tracking, Facilities Management, Fleet Management, Flexible Spending Accounts, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Internal Combustion Engine, Inventory Management, Investigative Reports, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Natural Gas, Needs Assessment, Operating Systems, Order Supplies, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, Project Schedule, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Purchasing/Procurement, Requirements Management, Retirement Plan, Revenue Forecasting, Safety Equipment, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, Substance Abuse Treatment, Test Equipment, Training/Teaching, Transportation Planning, United States Department of Transportation (DOT), Vehicle Fleets, Vision Plan, Welding
LOCATION
Duncan, OK
POSTED
4 days ago
Job Posting Title
Fleet Specialist / Mechanic

Agency
345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Supervisory Organization
Chief Engineer, Director of Operations, District 7/ Duncan

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the topof this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
$48,200.00 - Level II
$53,000.00 - Level III

Why You'll Love Working Here:
  • Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.
Annual Benefit Allowance:
  • The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.
Comprehensive Insurance Plans:
  • The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Retirement Savings Plans:
  • Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015.
  • Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%.
  • Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.
  • OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.
Annual & Sick Leave (PTO):
  • 15 days accrued annually during the first 1-5 years of service.
  • 18 days accrued annually for 5-10 years of service.
  • 20 days accrued annually for 10-20 years of service.
  • 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
  • Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year
Paid Holidays:
  • 11 paid holidays per year
Longevity Pay:
  • Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  • EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.
Job Description

Position Title: Fleet Specialist / Mechanic

Department: Operations

Division: 7

Report to: Fleet Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Duncan, OK

This position is located at ODOT's District 7 Office.

Address: 1795 #1 S US 81 Hwy, Duncan, OK 73533

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date.

Working Status: In-person (100% on-site)

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving mechanical/technical work in the repair and maintenance of automobile, truck, boat, heavy equipment, or other engines or motors and related assemblies or in the supervision/management of a fleet maintenance or repair facility.

Typical Functions
  • Perform major and minor preventative maintenance service on state vehicles and equipment; Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic problems; operate diagnostic tools and computer software; weld and fabricate.
  • Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment; inspect and test equipment for safety and proper working order.
  • Complete paperwork and assist in writing specifications; maintain workplace inventory; order parts and supplies to maintain an inventory of parts.
  • Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical personnel which may include employees and customers on an as-required basis while performing roadside assistance, towing needs, and rollback services.
  • Performs duties of supervisor as directed; report to work outside of normal working hours for emergency operations
  • Supervises a repair facility; reviews the work of specialists; provides training and assistance in the analysis of engine malfunctions and decisions concerning repair or replacement of parts.
  • Plan, layout, and direct operations of a repair facility within the agency's responsibilities, prepare project schedules, consult with engineering and other departments to provide or get information on work priorities and provide availability of proper equipment for various activities scheduled.
  • Perform transportation planning functions; determines existing and future service levels, accruing needs and relating to projected revenues; coordinates meetings with other units to evaluate fleet and equipment needs.
  • Perform necessary research investigation, analysis, and reporting for the equipment fleet; make recommendations for purchase, replacement, or reassignment of equipment within a division; write preliminary specifications for equipment.
  • Manage and/or develop budgets for an assigned unit including operating requirements, equipment purchases, parts and supply purchases and ensures that actual expenses are consistent with the approved budget.


Level Descriptor

Level II - At this level specialists are assigned responsibilities at the full performance level for performing a full range of maintenance and repair work involving automotive, truck, bus, tractor, boat, heavy equipment or other equipment. Responsibilities will routinely involve repair or replacement of defective parts, installing major engine parts and components and related work to include electrical circuitry, hydraulic systems, emission systems, brake systems air and hydraulic, A/C systems. Responsibilities may also be assigned for providing training and guidance to workers performing routine preventive maintenance work.

Level III - This is the specialist level, where employees are assigned responsibilities for performing highly skilled mechanical work in the repair and maintenance of specialized and heavy-duty equipment. Responsibilities may include trouble-shooting repair needs which are difficult to identify; independently completing major repair projects, or directing projects requiring a team effort, may direct or review work of others.

Education and Experience

Level II - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of two years of experience in automobile, truck, light or heavy-duty road equipment, combustion engines or chassis maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of education/training as an Automotive/Diesel Mechanic.

Level III - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of three years of experience in automobile, truck, light or heavy-duty road equipment, combustion engines or chassis maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of education/training as an Automotive/Diesel Mechanic.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Level II - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the tools, equipment and terminology of the mechanical trade; of diagnosing problems with light and heavy-duty equipment; of the functioning of internal combustion engines; of drive systems and other systems in various types of vehicles and other equipment; and of parts-ordering procedures within the assigned shop. Ability is required to use diagnostic tools; to read and understand parts manuals, service manuals, and schematics; and to follow verbal and written instructions.

Level III - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the tools, equipment and terminology of the mechanical trade; of diagnosing problems with light and heavy duty equipment; of the functioning of internal combustion engines; of drive systems and other systems in various types of vehicles and other equipment; of parts-ordering procedures within the assigned shop; and of repair costs and costs of new equipment. Ability is required to use diagnostic tools; to read and understand parts manuals, service manuals, and schematics; to follow verbal and written instructions; to perform advanced and technical repairs, including the use of welding equipment; to direct the work of other mechanics and helpers; and to use highly technical diagnostic tools such as lab scopes, scanners and computer software.

Special Requirements

Some positions require possession of a valid Oklahoma driver's license at the time of appointment. Some agencies may require possession of a valid Oklahoma commercial driver's license, class A or B with appropriate endorsements referenced in United States Department of Transportation Title 47, Chapter 6, and Section 101 et seq. at time of appointment. Persons appointed to positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority must possess or obtain a commercial driver's license, class A, no later than five months from the date of appointment. Applicants for positions with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation must take and pass drug test prior to appointment. Such tests will be administered through the appointing agency. This requirement is referenced in 49 Code of Federal Regulation, parts 40 and 382. Applicants for positions with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority must take and pass a physical and drug test prior to appointment. Such tests will be administered through the appointing agency. This requirement is referenced in 49 Code of Federal Regulation, parts 40, 382 and 391. Positions with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation require possession of a Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning (MVAC) refrigerant certification from a program approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) within 12 months of initial appointment. Positions with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation may require a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) certification within 12 months of initial appointment. Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 50 pounds. Positions within OMES - Fleet Management at levels II - V may require an Alternative Fuels certification(s) within 12 months of initial appointment. Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S. § 427.8.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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