Lube and Tire Service Tech, Motor Pool

Lube and Tire Service Technician, Motor Pool Employees and Public Annual Salary Range: $25,999.12 - $31,203.28 Grade: 14 The City of Alexandria, located in Central Louisiana, is seeking professionals to begin a career in the Motor Pool Department, focusing on service maintenance, tire repair, and replacement services. Benefits: The City of Alexandria offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical insurance, dental and vision, short/long term disability, group and dependent life insurance, sick and vacation leave, 11 paid holidays, EAP, tuition reimbursement, wellness clinic for employees and their dependents. Retirement benefits include the City of Alexandrias Retirement System, and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan. Duties and Responsibilities: Performs routine vehicle and equipment maintenance: greases, lubricates, fuels, and washes all vehicles. Change oil, and filters and maintain proper oil, water, brake, and transmission fluid levels. Maintain proper air pressure in tires. Service batteries as needed and clean engines. Clean up oil spills and crush oil filters according to department procedures. Replace, repair, rotate and/or change tires, mount tires, and fix flats. Uses tire shop remount and mount equipment following the outlined safety procedures. Program tire sensors. Use proper tools and knowledge of tire equipment. Conducts State of Louisiana Motor Vehicle Inspections. Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED, with vocational or technical training in automotive maintenance or repair preferred. Six (6) months of experience in the routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment auto service or tire shop; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess a valid driver's license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver's license within one month of hire. Will be required to obtain state of Louisiana Motor Vehicle Inspections certification within one year. Work Hours: 40 Hours per week, may work overtime, weekends, and holidays. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification. Examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location if applicable. ***** If you prefer to receive text messages regarding your application update, please include a current cell phone number on your application.** *** Must include copies of driver's license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application for consideration.