Supervisor - Fleet Operations

Garage Mechanic B - $39.17

Garage Mechanic A - $40.64

Non-Exempt/Union

SHIFT/HOURS: 2nd shift, Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-11:30pm

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for all aspects of Louisville Water vehicle, tools and equipment maintenance/repair in accordance with established manufacturer standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES

• Routinely required to interact/communicate with diverse customers and respond to inquiries and complaints in a polite professional manner.
• Responsible for the safe preparation of job sites to include any/all safety measures, vehicle/equipment placement and associated work activities.
• Executes preventive, scheduled and corrective maintenance on all assigned vehicles and equipment including but not limited to gasoline, electric and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, cooling systems, brake systems, tires, air conditioning, oil changes etc.
• Executes mechanical and electrical vehicle, tools and equipment diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to identify malfunctions.
• Responsible for basic welding work activities.
• Responsible for research and identification of any/all parts information and associated inventories.
• Executes any/all necessary repairs, adjustments and follow up testing to ensure safe operation of vehicles, tools and equipment.
• Report vehicle, tools and equipment irregularities to the Fleet Services Supervisor.
• Responsible for the direction, oversight and when applicable training of assigned personnel.
• Routinely required to perform assignments inside and outside of residential, commercial, industrial and public properties.
• Responsible for direction, oversight and when applicable training of any/all assigned personnel.
• Utilizes company owned tools and equipment required of the position.
• Operates a company owned vehicle to assigned work locations.
• Responds to Louisville Water overtime needs as prescribed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and work area guidelines.
• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining any/all assigned vehicles, tools and equipment.
• Responsible for cleanliness of Louisville Water community work areas, break rooms, kitchens, locker rooms parking areas etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Works daily in an outdoor environment with exposure to various weather conditions.
• Routinely exposed to extreme temperatures, potentially dangerous vehicle/equipment, moving parts, grease oil etc.
• Works daily in an environment that includes vehicle, equipment, and pedestrian traffic.
• Works daily in cramped /confined areas utilizing tools and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a valid driver's license from state of residence; possess and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have the ability to acquire the Class A CDL within 4 months of hire.
• Garage Mechanics A and B must possess a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) and must have completed the Automotive Technology or Diesel Mechanic program from an accredited technical school/college with a certificate or associate degree and possess a minimum of two (2) years of related experience in diagnosing, repairing and maintaining vehicles, equipment and tools; or possess a High School Diploma or GED and possess a minimum of five (5) years related experience in diagnosing , repairing and maintaining vehicles , equipment and tools.
• Garage Mechanic B must obtain four (4) approved Automotive Service Excellence certifications within twelve (12) months of the position's start date.
• Garage Mechanic A must possess (4) approved Automotive Service Excellence certifications and must obtain eight (4) additional approved Automotive Service Excellence certifications within twelve (12) months of the position's start date.
• Must possess a full understanding and adhere to any/all applicable OSHA safety standards /regulations.
• Must possess a full understanding and adhere to any/all Louisville Water safety policies/procedures and guidelines.
• Must possess basic computer skills that include but are not limited to Louisville Water email, intranet, corporate information systems etc.
• Must have the ability to understand and fully utilize any/all digitized maintenance/facility record keeping software and other forms of digitized record keeping and/or communications.

TESTS, CERTIFICATIONS, PROFESSIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain a Class A Commerical Driver's License (CDL) or have the ability to acquire the Class A CDL within 4 months of hire.
• Garage Mechanic B four (4) ASE certifications to be obtained within twelve (12) months of start date; A5-Automatove Brakes, A6 or T6 Electrical/Electronic Systems, T4-Heavy Truck Brakes, T8-Preventive Maintenance Inspection
• Garage Mechanic A In addition to the four (4) ASE certifications required for Garage Mechanic B, must obtain: A1-Engine Repair or T2-Diesal Engines, A3-Manul Drive train and Axles or T3-Drive train, A4-Suspension and Steering or T5-Suspension and Steering, A5 Automotive Brakes.

Mechanic Progression Opportunity:

• Master Mechanic After twelve (12) months Louisville Water Garage Mechanic A service time, must obtain a Certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence as a Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician and eight (8) ASE certifications as required in Garage Mechanic A. In addition, the following four (4) ASE certifications are required for a total of twelve (12); A1-Engine Repair, A4-Suspoension and Steering, A5 Brakes, A6-Electrical/Electronic Systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the ability to carry fifty (50) pounds for a distance of one hundred (100) feet.
• Must have the ability to lift/maneuver seventy-five (75) pounds for a distance of twenty-five (25) feet.
• Must have the ability to walk long distances on uneven surfaces.
• Must have the ability to make precise arm-hand movements applicable to all tools and equipment required for the position.
• Must have the ability to climb ladders and steps.

Louisville Water provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.