Fleet Specialist I-II

Job Posting Title

Fleet Specialist I-II

Agency

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Supervisory Organization

Chief Engineer, Director of Operations, District 1 - Fleet/ Muskogee

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of 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

• Level I - $43,800
• Level II - $48,200

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

******This Position is Located in Sallisaw, OK******

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

The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:

• •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

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

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.

Education and Experience

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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

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.

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)