Equipment Technician Jobs in Alabama

Description

****After successful completion of training and satisfactory work performance, along with obtaining four (4) ASE Technician Certifications in either Cars & Light Trucks OR Medium Heavy Trucks, an incumbent may progress to a Fleet Technician II ($24.53 - $39.21) after three (3) years current and continuous service as a Fleet Technician I.***



This position is responsible for the mechanical repair and maintenance of city vehicles and equipment.

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday from 7AM - 3PM or 3 PM to 11 PM

Major Duties

• The work consists of related vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair duties. The variety of equipment to be maintained contributes to the complexity of the work.

• The purpose of this position is to participate in the repair and maintenance of city vehicles and equipment. Successful performance helps ensure the provision of safe and well-maintained vehicles for a variety of city operations.

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city personnel, dealers, and vendors.

• Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

• The work is typically performed in a garage, stockroom, and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, landfill environment, or irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from standard senior high school or GED, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); and

• An employee in this position is required to participate in after-hour standby duty to include holidays and weekends.
  

• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined by the City of Dothan. Must be regularly available and willing to work at least 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, or such other hours per day or hours per week as the City determines whether it is necessary or desirable to meet its operational needs. Must be available and willing to work such overtime per day or per week as the City determines is necessary or desirable to meet its operational needs.

• In an emergency and/or standby situation, an employee in this position must be able to report to his/her regular workstation in a maximum of 30 minutes from the time of notification. (Sec. 2-30.(2) / PBA 1/9/95). The requirement must be met within six (6) months of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer.

Application / Examination

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The City of Dothan provides a diverse package of benefit programs:

• Vacation: 12 Vacation Days per calendar year
  
• Holidays: 12 Paid Holidays per calendar year

• Medical and Dental Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama. Rates vary based on coverage selected

• Retirement Plan: Administered through the Retirement Systems of Alabama

• Life Insurance: Administered through Unum Life. No cost for eligible employees
  
• Military Leave: up to 21 working days per calendar year with Military Orders
  
• Direct Deposit: Employees may elect to have their payroll check deposited directly into their bank account
  
• Employee Health Clinic: Industrial Nurse on duty for work related injuries and minor illnesses
  
  
  
  Other benefits include: Cafeteria plan, Credit Union, Deferred Compensation plans, Employee Assistance Program, Physical Fitness Program, Jury Duty Leave and more.....
  
  Note: All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.