Fleet Shop Assistant
Fleet Shop Assistant
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Retirement - CalPERS Miscellaneous retirement: Classic employee 3% @ 60, PEPRA employee 2% @ 62
Health Benefits - CalPERS health insurance offering variety of HMO's and PPO's. District contributes 92% of the health plan premium and the employee is responsible for the remaining 8% of the premium for the whole family up to $3053.70 per month. Dental and vision insurance are also paid by the District.
Life Insurance - $20,000 for the first probationary year and $100,000 thereafter.
Leave
PTO - 12.43 hours / month
Sick Leave - 17.22 hours / month
Holiday - 12 designated holidays per year
Incentives
Education incentive - up to 10.5%
Longevity - 2% of base pay starting at 10 years of serviceFLEET SHOP ASSISTANT
Under general supervision, assists with parts room deliveries, stocking of shelves, basic data entry, pickup and delivery of district vehicles. Perform basic preventative maintenance and inspection on fire apparatus and support vehicles. Assist Fire Mechanics with preventative maintenance and repairs. Reads and understands written instructions concerning servicing and installation of accessories; uses proper safety precautions while working in the servicing area; works safely in and around automotive equipment; safely drives vehicles; learns proper methods to diagnose and repair mechanical problems of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment; performs maintenance of shop facility.
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Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
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This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
Regular and reliable attendance is a requirement of the job.
- Picks up and delivers vehicles or merchandise to the various stations, administration, or other locations as required; drives automotive equipment to dealers for warranty work.
- Assists in the Parts Department, stores and issues parts for automotive equipment; checks equipment parts such as shock absorbers, motor mounts, universal joints, power steering mechanism, and brake units to detect malfunctioning or defective units for repair.
- Replaces oil filters, air filters, radiator hoses, fan belts, light bulbs, battery cables, and windshield wiper blades as necessary; replaces coolant in automotive radiators. Lubricates chassis and changes oil in automotive equipment using grease gun and hand tools; fills fuel tanks of automotive equipment with appropriate fuel.
- Repairs, changes, and installs automotive tires; tests, services, recharges, and changes batteries; learns to diagnose and repair mechanical automotive and fire apparatus equipment problems.
- Perform daily maintenance of shop facility.
- Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
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Minimum qualifications & Requirements
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Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and a physical to include a drug screen.
The education or experience requirements may be modified or waived at the sole discretion of the Fire Chief. At least one of the education or experience requirements must be met; both requirements cannot be modified or waived. The Sacramento Metro Fire District Board of Directors shall be notified of any such modifications or waivers.
Age
Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Education and Experience
Education must be obtained through a post-secondary institution currently accredited by any accreditation body recognized by either the Counsel for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the United States Department of Education.
Required:
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED Certificate.
- One (1) year of full-time experience servicing automotive equipment with fuel, lubricants, and accessories.
Desirable:
- Bilingual ability.
Knowledge of:
1. Proper use and maintenance of hand and light-duty power tools used for basic automotive maintenance.
2. Proper servicing techniques for automotive and fire apparatus accessories and components such as batteries, tires, cooling systems, belts, electrical parts, brakes, hoses, and filters.
3. Methods and equipment used in servicing automotive and fire apparatus equipment with oils, greases, and lubricants; safety practices used in mechanical repair areas.
4. Filling out basic paperwork.
5. Understanding general knowledge of automotive parts and nomenclature.
Ability to:
1. Establish and maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with a wide variety of people that include senior management, employees, outside agencies, and the general public.
2. Read and write English.
3. Learn and comply with safety rules.
4. Bend, stoop, stretch and turn.
5. Use basic shop equipment and hand tools in a safe manner.
6. Read, understand and follow written directives and oral instructions.
7. Record and research information in electronic databases and other related paperwork.
8. Accept responsibility and possess good work habits.
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Supplemental information
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Physical Requirements
Maintain physical ability and stamina to meet position tasks and responsibilities. Physical abilities must commensurate with the essential functions of the position.Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position.
No person shall pose a threat to themselves or to the health and safety of other individuals in the work place, or to the public they serve.
License
Possession of and ability to maintain a current valid California Driver's License, Class C. Ability to upgrade, possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License, Class A, within six (6) months of hire, is a condition of employment.
