Fleet Technician

Job Title

Fleet Technician - BCSO

Pay Rate Min to Mid Range

$18.34 - $21.55

Time Type

Full time

Summary

Under direct supervision, is responsible for coordinating the body, frame, and paint repair on various types of equipment with outside vendors or other County offices/departments; prepares new vehicles for County use; inspects work performed by outside vendors to ensure quality; photographs accident damages for insurance purposes, determines the extent of damages, and writes preliminary repair estimates; and reviews accident reports involving county vehicles; receives new equipment and checks it against invoices to ensure equipment meets County specifications; and performs related duties as required.

Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures proper installation and testing of various types of automotive equipment in order to meet County specifications
• Ensures preventative maintenance activities are performed on police vehicles and quality control/performance standards are met;
• Documents repairs made to emergency vehicles
• Inspects work performed by outside vendors to ensure quality control measures are met
• Photographs vehicle damage for insurance purposes, determines the extent of the damage, and writes preliminary repair estimates
• Handles complaints of poor performance and other equipment problems from Administration and Officers;
• Maintains assigned vehicle records and licenses
• Receives and verifies equipment orders against invoices to ensure the Sheriff’s Office received the correct purchased equipment
• Monitors mileage of police vehicles, frequency of repairs and length of time vehicles are out of service;
• Arranges and transports emergency vehicles in need of repair
• Prepares and stores vehicles for auction
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required
• Trouble Shoot and Install Emergency vehicle equipment to include but not limited to: Emergency lights and sirens, computer docks and tablets, Axon equipment, Storage lockers, firearm locking equipment, prisoner compartments and partitions. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate, and one (1) year experience working in an automotive shop, including repairing vehicles; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of procedures, principles, methods, and practices of vehicle operations; knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions/practices; knowledge of basic auto repair and repair standards, knowledge of auto repair shop work scheduling techniques and procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to prepare and analyze automotive and equipment maintenance reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff and the public
• Knowledge of 1 year in installing basic installation of Emergency Equipment. Knowledge of basic IT operations in regard to integrating wi-fi and other IT technology into emergency vehicles and troubleshooting network issues.
• Must possess a valid Class “C” Texas driver’s license
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• Required to be on-call 24-hours a day
• May work weekends and holidays
• May perform shift work on different shifts
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Working conditions are primarily inside an office and shop environment including unfavorable fumes and odors, and high noise areas
• Frequently moves items weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally moves items weighing up to 75 pounds
• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

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Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.