Fleet Specialist I

Job Title

Fleet Specialist I

Agency

Texas A&M Forest Service

Department

Central Region

Proposed Minimum Salary

$17.00 hourly

Job Location

Lufkin, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Fleet Specialist I will maintain the Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) fleet vehicles assigned to their shop, assure the safety of all personnel by proper maintenance of all fleet vehicles, maintain 24 hour availability by means of a cell phone, pager or other electronic device and remain competent and current in all fleet equipment training updates.
 

Responsibilities:

-Performs vehicle and equipment operations in the shop's assigned areas. Serves a variety of gasoline and diesel engine vehicle and other equipment. Performs safety inspections and conducts emergency field repairs often in adverse conditions in the field.

-Assist and supports other TAMFS programs and activities as needed.

-Manage vehicle log book, vehicle and equipment maintenance reporting and tracking, including computer reporting of individual vehicle expenses.

-Complete all mandatory training in a timely manner.

-Manages and accounts for all TAMFS credit cards in accordance with applicable laws, policy rules, procedures and guidelines.

-Assist in training and mentoring of new mechanics.

-Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

-Required Education: High school diploma or GED

-Preferred Education: 2-year mechanic related technical degree or graduation from an ASE certified program.

-Required Experience: 2 or more years experience in vehicle maintenance and repair

-Preferred Experience: Experience in equipment maintenance comparable to TAMFS fleet, to include JD and Cat dozers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

-Required Knowledge: Hand and shop tools used in vehicle maintenance. Computer competency.

-Preferred Skills: Skilled in metal fabrication (burning and welding)

-Required Abilities: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:

-Required: Valid Texas Driver's license. Class A CDL or ability to obtain one

-Preferred: Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified

Applicant Instructions:

Resume and references are REQUIRED to be uploaded to application.   Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application.  Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV section.  More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document.  Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted.  If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690.   Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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