Lead Technician

Salary: $22.12 Hourly
Location : Kerrville
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 2022-00117
Department: Strategic Initiatives
Division: Garage
Opening Date: 10/24/2023
Closing Date: 3/29/2024 4:59 PM Central
Job Summary
Maintains City vehicles and equipment such as heavy trucks, fire trucks/equipment, graders, backhoes, loaders, etc. Performs various services to City vehicles, such as: brake jobs, repairs on hydraulic systems, transmission repairs, and preventive maintenance. Assist in the supervision of staff and responsibilities when supervisor is not available.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.

1. Must be familiar with Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit, International, Case, John Deere, and Paccar engines including all accessories such as turbo, DPF, and fuel injection systems
2. Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment by listening to operator complaints; conduct inspections, repair engine failures; repair mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replace parts and components.
3. Performs and completes preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replace filters.
4. Must be proficient in installation of brake systems including all air and hydraulic systems on all city equipment which includes backhoes, loaders, dump truck, excavators and fire type equipment.
5. Must be proficient in repairs of all electrical systems such as: heating and A/C systems, lights and truck computers.
6. Verifies serviceability by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems as needed.
7. Prepares work orders and record service, repairs, and parts on computer systems.
8. Log training for garage personnel.
9. Utilizes cost containment methods by using warranty, evaluating service and parts options.
10. Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintain supplies; performs preventive maintenance; keep shop and work area clean and organized.
11. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
12. Accomplishes organization mission by completing related repairs and maintenance as needed.
13. Assists the supervisor with providing the garage staff with technical consultation on repairs and servicing.
14. Assists with conducting the cross-training program for employees
15. Assists the supervisor with the planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, evaluating, training and participate in the work of technicians.
16. Will be required to be on call for repairs after hours and weekends on a rotational basis
17. Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature, which may be obtained with training past high school from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school.
• Skilled in time management, safety management, verbal and written communication, and customer service.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals and technical publications, work independently, problem solve, deal with complexity, analyze information.
• Ability to use electronic equipment including computer, laptop, and portable or handheld analyzing equipment.
• Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of approved advanced study or training.
• Knowledge of principles of supervision, coaching, counseling, and training
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Extensive knowledge of vehicle, truck, and heavy equipment repair.
• Ability to analyze problems and provide alternative solutions.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Education, Certification and Experiences

• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent along with a minimum of three years of related experience is required.
• Possession of a valid Texas CDL or ability to obtain a class B CDL within one year of hire date.
• Possession of an ASE Certification or Tech School Certification is preferred.
• Possession of an HVAC certification or ability to obtain within six months is preferred.
• Possession of an EVT certification is preferred.

At the City of Kerrville, we are proud to offer each eligible employee a competitive total compensation package. To maintain our competitiveness, market analysis' are completed regularly to compare employee pay with market rates and make adjustments when needed and when our budget allows.
Full time employees are eligible for the following employee benefits:

• Medical: With budget approval, the City contributes 100% of the cost for employee only coverage and contributes a portion of the cost of dependent coverage.
• Dental: With budget approval, the City contributes 100% of the cost for employee only coverage and contributes a portion of the cost of dependent coverage.
• Vision: The employee pays 100% of the cost.
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage: With budget approval, this is a City paid benefit for employee only coverage. Terms apply.
• Long Term Disability Insurance: With budget approval, this is a City paid benefit for employee only coverage. Terms apply.
• Longevity: With budget approval, employees earn $4.00 per month for each complete full month of continuous service. The employee must complete one full year of employment to be eligible. Maximum benefit is $1,200 annually.
• Voluntary Life Insurance: The employee may elect up to five times their base annual salary with a maximum of $250,000. Coverage for spouse and dependent children is also available for purchase. Terms apply.
• Voluntary AD&D: The employee may elect up to ten times their base annual salary with a maximum of $500,000. Terms apply.
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability: The employee may elect up to 60% of their base weekly salary with a maximum weekly benefit of $1,000. Terms apply.
• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): This mandatory retirement plan requires each employee to contribute 7% of their gross salary to the plan and the City matches contributions 2 to 1. An employee becomes eligible to retire with 20 years of service or with five years of service at a minimum of age 60.
• Optional Deferred Compensation: The employee may contribute to a 457 plan through Mission Square Retirement.
• Social Security: Current rate is 6.2% for both employee and employer
• Medicare: Current rate is 1.45% for both employee and employer.
• Vacation - 12 days annually during first five years of employment (accrued monthly)
• Sick Leave - 12 days per calendar year (accrued monthly)
• Holidays - 12 holidays plus two floating day