Service and Lubrication Technician - Transportation & Engineering

Description

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

The Service and Lubrication Technician performs preventive maintenance on all field equipment. Work involves ensuring that all fuel and fluid levels are correct, lubricating points, inspecting all equipment, and maintaining accurate records. Employee is also responsible for maintaining inventories of all fuels, oils, and lubricants.

Examples of Duties

Fuels, lubricates, and checks hydraulic, transmission, radiator, and engine fluid levels on a daily basis.

Ensures proper air pressure on all equipment with tires.

Works on light and heavy equipment as necessary; performs any welding work as necessary.

Hauls equipment to location where work is being performed as necessary.

Repairs tires when appropriate and time permits.

Changes engine oil, filter, and air cleaners as scheduled.

Maintains records of service and repair work performed on equipment, inspects equipment daily to ensure a minimum of costly maintenance.

Checks engine compartment, ensuring proper tension on belts, radiators, and heater hoses have no leaks.

Cleans field equipment radiators and cab windows as needed with portable high-pressure washer.

Maintains sufficient inventory of fuels, lubricants, oils, and filters for equipment.

Makes emergency road calls to prevent costly down time.

Starts and moves all field equipment as necessary to complete the task assigned.

Directs traffic at construction sites.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED and a minimum one year of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Must possess a Class B Driver’s License issued by the State of Texas with “X” endorsement issued by the State of Texas.

Supplemental Information

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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf

Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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• Denton County

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