Positions

Pay Range 10 Breakdown

BreakdownMinMax
Annually$29,062.11$43,593.16
Monthly$2,421.84$3,632.76
Bi-Weekly$1,117.77$1,676.66
Hourly (40 hrs.)$13.9722$20.9583
Hourly (42 hrs.)$13.3068$19.9602
Hourly (56 hrs.)$9.9801$14.9702

Preventive Maintenance Specialist

Range: $29,062.11 - $43,593.16 (10)
Position Number: 40

JOB TITLE:  PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST
JOB SUMMARY:  This position is responsible for performing preventive maintenance on city vehicles. 
MAJOR DUTIES:
Performs preventive maintenance on city vehicles and equipment; services engines, transmissions, rear axles, and hydraulic systems; changes filters and fluids; checks front end components, suspension, brakes, and lights.
Performs North Carolina inspections.
Maintains records of preventive maintenance on each piece of equipment.
Maintains fluid levels in dispensers.
Crushes and disposes of used filters in the proper fashion.
Cleans and washes motorized equipment as necessary; performs general cleaning and maintenance necessary to keep department tools and equipment in operable condition.
Performs other related duties as assigned. 
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
Knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the maintenance of gasoline and diesel powered equipment.
Knowledge of fuel, braking, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
Knowledge of the state and federal regulations concerning the disposal of used fluids.
Skill in the maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
Skill in the maintenance of records.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:  The Fleet Manager or Fleet Maintenance Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions.  The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES:  Guidelines include city safety policies and procedures, OSHA, EPA, and UST standards and regulations, vehicle specifications, supervisory instructions, and local, state, and federal laws.  These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY:  The work consists of related maintenance duties.  The diversity of the vehicles to be maintained contributes to the complexity of the position.
SCOPE AND EFFECT:  The purpose of this position is to maintain city vehicles and equipment.  Successful performance helps ensure that the city’s vehicle and equipment needs are met by a fleet of safe and well maintained vehicles.
PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically with other city employees.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The work is typically performed while intermittently standing, walking, crouching, bending, or stooping.  The employee frequently lifts light, and occasionally heavy objects, and climbs ladders.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work is typically performed in a stockroom or garage.  The employee may be exposed to much dust, dirt, grease, and to machinery with moving parts.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:  None.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.