Description:

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Fleet Services Assistant

Department of Fleet & Facility Management

Bureau of Fleet Operations

Number of Positions: 14

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $31.52/hour

These positions are open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Teamsters – Local 700 (Bargaining Unit 08) . Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Under supervision, performs non-skilled and manual work in the routine maintenance and servicing of City vehicles and automotive equipment; provides auto maintenance services at a fuel station, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Service Garage

· Changes engine oil, lubricates grease fittings and replaces oil, fuel, and emission filters on automobiles, trucks, tractors, and other automotive equipment

· Checks vehicle equipment fluid levels (e.g. transmission, power steering, brake, wiper, engine coolant and hydraulic fluids) and replaces or refills as needed

· Dispenses (e.g. gas, diesel) to fill vehicle fuel tanks and dispenses oil, windshield washer solvent, and antifreeze

· Removes, replaces, repairs and balances wheels/tires. Secures and mounts tires on vehicles and secures spare tires on automotive and light duty vehicles

· Checks tires for proper air pressure and wear

· Pressure-washes motors and component housings in preparation for mechanical work

· Rotates tires on vehicles to ensure full tire life expectancy

· Power washes bodies, conveyor chains, and hoppers on salt trucks and related equipment

· Applies license plates and affixes or removes appropriate stickers and decals

· Uses high pressure washers, de-greasers, and commercial cleaning solvents to clean garage facilities, including sweeping and washing floors to prevent safety and fire hazards

· Washes, vacuums, and polishes vehicles

· Updates and maintains computer records with information on vehicles serviced and work completed

Fuel Station

· Maintains fuel station area clean and free of debris (e.g. cleans oil spoils, removes snow and ice) to minimize accidents and provide a safe environment

· Assists drivers experiencing problems dispensing fuel; checks malfunctioning or inoperable fuel pumps; notifies appropriate personnel of downed pumps and needed repairs

· Checks vehicles for fluid levels and dispenses oil, windshield washer solvent and antifreeze

· Maintains of manual log of vehicles arriving at the fuel station; takes readings of compressed natural gas stored at fuel station multiple times a day as required; completes daily forms documenting condition fuel pumps

· Opens fuel tank for the refueling of pumps and takes required readings; check to make sure spill bucket is properly emptied

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: Citywide

Hours: Varies

Days: Varies

Shift: Varies

Qualifications:

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS: Six months of automotive maintenance work experience in an automotive repair shop or car dealership; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

NOTE: A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Moving and lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required

• Ability to walk and stand for extended or continuous periods of time

• Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one's body, arms, and/or legs

• Ability to operate applicable hand tools and power equipment

• Ability to operate a personal computer and related equipment

• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position does not require a test or interview. Applicants who successfully apply for the position, meet the minimum qualifications, and possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be hired in seniority or lottery/random order.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Experience at a tire repair store

• Experience at a small automotive maintenance facility

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted from June 21, 2024 to July 5, 2024