at City of Wichita in Wichita, Kansas, United States
Job Description
The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.
Distinguishing Features of Work
This entry-level position focuses on the repair and preventive maintenance of a wide variety of vehicles, trailers, and equipment. As a Service Attendant, you will play a critical role in ensuring fleet operations run smoothly and safely. Under the supervision of experienced mechanics and supervisors, you’ll perform essential maintenance tasks while gaining hands-on experience with light and heavy-duty equipment.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop technical skills, contribute to the reliability and safety of the fleet, and build a strong foundation for a successful career in vehicle and equipment maintenance.
**Posting may come down at anytime**
Examples of Work Performed
- Completes preventive maintenance on vehicles, trailers, or heavy equipment such, as oil changes, tire rotation, replacing filters, servicing transmissions, lubricating chassis and drive lines.
- Inspects, repair and replace tires on light and heavy vehicles
- Perform roadside assistance such as jump starts, tire repairs, and stuck vehicles and equipment.
- Tow vehicles and equipment using a roll back and sling type wrecker.
- Performs minor repairs such as headlight, wiper blades, and battery replacement.
- Performs duties such as stripping vehicles and equipment in preparation of auction.
- Performs duties such as setting up vehicles and equipment for use.
- Remove, replace, and modify as necessary, mufflers, tailpipes, and other exhaust components.
- Inspect adjust and repair as necessary, driveline and suspension systems.
- Performs duties such as housekeeping.
- Assists with the removal, repair, or rebuilding, of diesel and gas engines and automatic and manual transmissions,
- Assists with the repair of hydraulic systems including hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, and other components on heavy vehicles and equipment.
- Maintains written record of work performed.
- Completion of work assignments will require the operation of a vehicle.
- These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements of Work
- Thorough knowledge of all tools and equipment used in the trade and the ability to use these tools to perform repair work on vehicles/equipment.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Ability to weld and cut using gas or electrical equipment.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply information contained in technical repair manuals and electronic diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to climb onto equipment and make repairs as high as 25' in height.
- Ability to lift, bend, and twist while making repairs to vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Ability to tow downed vehicles and equipment
- Ability to tolerate exposure to fluids and solvents in vehicle repair work.
- Ability to perform continuous manual and physical labor while standing on cement floor.
- Ability to lift and carry bulky objects weighing up to 50 pounds (heavier objects with the assistance of another person) for distances up to 100 feet
- Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of pressure using tools that tighten, loosen, or cut.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and employees of other departments.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally or in writing.
- A valid Kansas driver's license is required.
- Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas commercial driver's license (CDL) is preferred, and may be required based on job assignments. When a CDL is required, the class and endorsements will vary according to the requirements of the specific position.
- Skill set will be the primary factor in determining hire, promotion, and transfer decisions between shops.
- There are five shops that specialize in the maintenance of heavy equipment, light vehicles, fire assets, body shop repairs, and light equipment.
- Staff assigned to the Heavy Equipment shop shall have extensive knowledge of diesel engines, as well as other equipment that is maintained in this shop.
- Staff assigned to the Light Vehicle shop shall have extensive knowledge of passenger vehicles and other assets that are maintained in this shop.
- Staff assigned to the Fire Maintenance shop shall have extensive knowledge of fire apparatus and maintenance practices.
- Staff assigned to the Body Shop shall have extensive knowledge of the repair of vehicles damaged in accidents.
- Staff assigned to the Light Equipment shop shall have extensive knowledge of mowers, park maintenance equipment, and other assets that are maintained in this shop.
- Transfer decisions between these shops will be based on skill set, shop coverage, work flow, and the overall needs of the Division.
- An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf (Download PDF reader)
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf (Download PDF reader)
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf (Download PDF reader)
