CITY OF PLANTATION

VEHICLE SERVICE AIDE

 

DEFINITION      

 

This is a non-exempt position, which is light mechanical work in the maintenance of Police Department vehicles.

 

An employee in this classification is responsible for performing light mechanical maintenance work, wash and wax City vehicles and transport vehicles to service centers.  The employee in this classification assists the Maintenance Specialist of the Police Department.

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED      

 

Transports vehicles to and from service centers.

 

Wash and wax vehicles.

 

Inspects vehicles for fluid levels and tire pressure.

 

Assists the Maintenance Specialist of the Police Department.

 

Performs related work as required and as directed.

 

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS      

 

Basic knowledge of motor vehicle fluids.

 

Basic knowledge of less complex motor vehicle parts.

 

Knowledge of vehicle safety practices.

 

Ability to wash, wax and clean vehicles.

 

Ability to perform light maintenance on vehicles.

 

Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under hot and humid conditions.

 

Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to complete work assignments correctly.

 

Ability to operate a City vehicle and possess the required license.

 

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other City employees.

  

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING      

 

Some basic auto maintenance experience.

 

 

 

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Must currently possess or be eligible to obtain, a Florida driver’s license with an overall good driving record.  No single suspension of driver’s license within the past two (2) years and no more than two (2) suspensions within the past five (5) year history (except if suspension was due to insurance error or clerk of court error).

 

This is a designated “Will-Call Recovery” classification in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying this position to work for declared emergencies.  Attendance at National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the appropriate level is mandatory.

 

REV:  10/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

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