FLEET SERVICES ASSISTANT

• 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 and replaces wheels/tires 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 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

• 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 EPA vapor recovery forms documenting condition fuel pumps
• Opens fuel tank for the refueling of pumps and takes required readings; check to make sure spill

• Six (6) months of automotive maintenance work experience in an automotive repair shop or car dealership, OR
• A training certificate from a recognized school or training center in automotive maintenance

• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Illinois drivers’ license

• Automotive service garage
• Work schedules include varying days off and shifts
• Unavoidable exposure to extreme temperatures and inclement weather conditions
• Exposure to loud noise, fumes or dust, oily or wet environment
• Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., heavy equipment)

• Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, glasses, gloves)
• Testing and monitoring equipment
• Standard tools used in servicing automotive equipment (e.g., combination wrench, overhead pneumatic dispenser, cleaning solvents)

• 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

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.