Vehicle and Equipment Technician Trainee

Purpose of the JobThis is an entry-level position where Trainees will provide Gila County and it's employees with safe, reliable, and properly operating vehicles and equipment while working though the in-house training program consisting of on the job, web based, book based, and classroom training. This position will work directly under more experienced staff to develop the skills necessary to become a Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Technician. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position does not supervise other employees. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TIME SPENT Works under more experienced staff to learn how to perform and will be performing preventative maintenance tasks, multi-point safety inspections, and repairs on cars, vans, trucks, dump trucks, water trucks, transport trucks/trailers, roll off trucks, skid steers, backhoes, loaders, compactors, motor graders, bulldozers, as well as small gasoline engines, small equipment, generators, pumps, law enforcement equipment and other specialized equipment and trailers as required.Participates in Gila County's training program, consisting of on the job training, web based, book based and classroom training.40% At times will assist more experienced staff perform diagnostics, minor and major overhauls, repairs on gasoline engines, diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, drivetrain components, tires, air brake/brakes, steering and suspension, exhaust and aftertreatment systems, hydraulic systems, welding and fabrication projects, air systems, electrical/electronic systems, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. 20% Compiles and maintains accurate records of work performed and vehicle parts ordered. 20% Cleans and details County fleet vehicles and equipment; steam cleans engine compartments and chassis of all vehicles; vacuums, washes, and cleans vehicle glass. 10% Maintains and keeps a clean and organized workplace including sweeping, mopping, picking up tools, and cleaning work benches ; cleans and fuels trucks and equipment; picks up and delivers trucks and equipment in the field. 10% Performs other duties as assigned. BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no responsibility over any types of budget . PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not have project responsibilities. ORAL COMMUNICATION DUTIES Communicates with shop supervisor and other shop technicians to facilitate maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment. This position may assist in training colleagues. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION DUTIES This position creates or edits documents, internal memos, emails and work order reports, logs, and parts and maintenance records. INTERACTIONS WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC Interacts regularly with internal coworkers and other departmental personnel over the telephone, by email, and/or in person. Incidental contact with the public may occur as part of the work location. INTERACTIONS SPECIFICALLY WITH CUSTOMERS Sometimes (More than 10% but less than 25% in a year)Minimum Education/Directly Related Experience RequiredMINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED High School Diploma or GED. MINIMUM YEARS OF DIRECTLY RELATED EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Six (6) months experience in familiarity of mechanical tools; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS REQUIRED Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.Supplemental InformationKNOWLEDGE REQUIRED Preferred Mechanical (e.g. machines & tools) and mathematics. SKILLS REQUIRED Problem recognition; problem solving; troubleshooting; conducting tests; routine maintenance; operating heavy equipment; operating special gadgets and multi-tasking. ABILITIES REQUIRED Read and write minimum high school level; solve problems sensibly and swiftly; recognize problems; focus; multi-task and follow orders . PHYSICAL DEMANDS Regularly stands to perform work, attend to customers, perform custodial work, and work with arms above head to perform tasks.Occasionally sits to document repairs, complete reports. May be required to lift work related materials, equipment, tools, and/or gears up to 75 lbs. Requires dexterity for keyboard operation; requires dexterity for special gadgets; and special machines.Incumbents in this position may be required to regularly walk to and from work sites, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, and twist to complete tasks. WORK ENVIRONMENT This position routinely spends time in outdoor areas and in and around outside construction areas; constantly spends time in maintenance bay. SAFETY RISK EXPOSURE Incumbents in this position may become exposed to physical danger, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, fire hazards, respiratory hazards, extreme temperature, noise and vibration, and wetness and humidity. PROTECTIVE GEAR & SAFETY MANUALS Incumbents in this position are required to constantly follow written and/or electronic safety procedures and manuals relevant to the division or department. This position constantly requires safety foot wear, eye protection devices and hard hat; routinely requires hearing protection devices, and occasionally requires protective welding apparel (i.e. helmet, gloves, clothing). CONSEQUENCES OF ERROR Potential errors can cause inconveniences to other employees, and/or delays in related work areas. Delays of services are possible.