Description

Position Description

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation's largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation's largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

Seattle City Light's Fleets group is looking for an Equipment Servicer to join their team. Equipment Servicers, under close supervision, repair and service a variety of vehicles and equipment. General guidelines exist in the form of standard operating procedures and technical manuals. Special assignments not covered by guidelines are discussed with Supervisors. Personal contact is primarily with intra-departmental employees for the purpose of exchanging information.

This position will report to the Facility and Equipment Coordinator.

Job Responsibilities

Here is more about what you'll be doing:

• Perform safety inspections, check fluid levels, tire pressures, interior/exterior cleanings, and fueling AMP-CAR shared motor pool vehicles
• Jump start Heavy Duty and Light Duty equipment
• Providing customer assistance for AMP-CAR reservations.
• Transporting equipment from the NSC to the FAS Haller Lake and Charles St repair facility for servicing and repairs
• Performing field service calls such as lockouts, running out of fuel, plus taking care of no starts and flat tires.
• Support the Incident Management Team (IMT) Logistics Ground Support Unit.
• Support 24/7 on call after hours phone line for equipment breakdown support to the field crews when the City of Seattle vehicle repair shops are closed
• Ability to accomplish work as part of a team in a diverse environment.
• Do daily yard walks and document any defective, unsafe or damaged equipment and report it to the repair shops and/or supervisor
• Maintain detailed records of repair, maintenance and shuttle activities including materials used and time spent
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has:

Requires a minimum of one year of experience in general automotive and truck maintenance (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Work is performed in an automotive shop, with exposure to noise, fumes and hazardous materials, such as asbestos from brake linings, motor oil, grease, and brake fluid.
• Required to work in all types of weather and road conditions.

License, Certification and Other Requirements

• Current State of Washington driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class "B" CDL with tanker endorsement, TIA Tire Certification, Propane Dispensing Station Certification within 6 months of hire.

Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

• Fleet preventative maintenance scheduling experience.

• Two years' experience driving Light Duty, Medium Duty, and Heavy-Duty equipment, both on road and off road. Examples; Electric vehicles, pickup trucks, large class 6, 7, & 8 dump trucks, aerial trucks, moving trucks with large enclosed bodies, tractors etc.
• Fleet Management Experience with AssetWorks, Fleet Anywhere (FA) - Fleet Management Information system (FMIS).
• MS Word, Excel, Access and internet experience.
• Experience working with automated motor pool systems.
• Class "A" CDL

Additional Information

The full salary range for this position is $34.61 to $37.36 per hour.

Application Process

Please submit the following with your online application:

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement
• A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3. A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020.Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.