Salary: $45,120.24 - $55,787.60 AnnuallyLocation : Medina, MNJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 24TRNS124TF153Department: Transportation OperationsDivision: Fleet Services MaintenanceOpening Date: 11/22/2024Closing Date: ContinuousDescriptionFleet Services within Hennepin County's Financial Services department is looking for an energetic, highly motivated, and team-oriented Equipment Service worker to join our team. This position will be responsible for maintaining a variety of equipment to include hybrid, electric, gas cars and pickups, emergency vehicles medium and heavy-duty gas or diesel trucks, construction equipment including loaders, graders and skid steers, trailers, small engines, and powersport equipment.Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit . Location and hours: This position is located at the Public Works facility located at 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340. There is no public transportation to this facility. Candidates must be able to work the first shift, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and be available for on-call duty after hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotating schedule. About the position type: This a full-time, benefit earning position.This position is internally classified as an Equipment Service Worker.Click here to view the job classification specification.In this position, you will:
- Inspect and maintain shop tools and equipment, including hoists, cranes, lift straps, and chains.
- Check vehicles for service due; check and change oil, oil filters, and grease; lubricate vehicles, and equipment.
- Assist with installing, removing and maintaining snow removal equipment.
- Inspect, change, repair tires and tubes; rotate and balance tires; check lights, brakes, safety equipment, batteries, fan belts, and radiators.
- Fuel, wash, and clean maintenance vehicles; steam clean engines and equipment.
- Keep electronic records of gas and oil dispersed, vehicle mileage, materials, and supplies taken from shop.
- Assist mechanics in minor automotive repairs and maintenance of tools.
- Drive vehicles to and from service sites.
Need to have:
- One or more years of experience servicing automotive equipment.
- A valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsements or the ability to obtain within 6 months and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
Nice to have:
- Possession of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications.
- Experience:
- Servicing light, medium and heavy-duty trucks, light and heavy-duty construction equipment, small engine equipment, snowmobiles, boats, and other recreational equipment.
- Having basic computer skills
Ability to:- Supply your own basic mechanic hand tools.
- Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.
About the department: Fleet Services provides county departments with vehicles and equipment, including cars, trucks, vans, boats, trailers, on-road equipment, and off-road equipment for conducting official county business. Fleet Services supports 6 Business Lines, 20 departments. Our commitment to departments and staff throughout the County includes continuous and innovative improvements, organizational development, strong departmental relationships, and efforts to make data-driven decisions.
- Core services:
- Maintenance and repair of 1,200 county vehicles and equipment.
- Providing vehicles and equipment for customers including those with only occasional needs through our fleet motor pool available throughout various Hennepin County facilities.
- Asset management, budgeting, and reporting; this includes vehicle and equipment replacement, scheduling, forecasting and specific analytics such as fuel usage, vehicle location, driving habits, etc.
- Fuel management, fuel system management, consumables tracking and reporting.
- Specification development for procurement of vehicles and equipment with customer involvement to provide the most cost effective, reliable, and sustainable vehicle and/or equipment for their operations.
About Hennepin County:Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive. Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (login as Guest). Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.Watch this video for application best practices and tips. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check. If you have any questions, please contact: Talent Acquisition DivisionHennepin County Human Resources Department612-###-#### Why work here? Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:
- Meaningful work
- Public service
- Competitive pay
- Work-life balance
- Generous benefits
- Opportunities to grow
- Commitment to your success
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents. Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found 01 The candidate selected for this position must be available for on-call duty after hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotating schedule. Are you willing and able to accept this requirement and work additional hours, and on weekends and holidays as needed?
02 This position is located at the Public Works Facility at 1600 Prairie Drive in Medina, MN. Are you willing and able to work at this location? There is no public transportation to this facility.
03 Do you have a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?
04 This position requires the ability to obtain a Hennepin County Driver's Permit. Click to read about the County Permit Program. Are you able and willing to meet this requirement?
05 Which of the following apply to your Commercial Driver's License (CDL)? Check all that apply.
- Class A
- Class A with airbrake endorsement
- Class B
- Class B with airbrake endorsement
- Hazardous Materials (hazmat) endorsement
- Tanker endorsement
- I am able to obtain a Class B CDL with airbrake and tanker endorsement within six months of employment
- None of the above
06 Are you willing and able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation?
07 If you are offered employment, you must supply your own set of mechanics tools. Are you willing and able to do this?
08 What is the highest level of education you have completed related to this position?
- Certificate program
- Technical degree
- Associate's degree or higher
- None of the above
09 Describe your relevant education including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and degree(s) earned. If you do not have any relevant education, type None in the space provided. 10 How many full-time equivalent years of work experience do you have repairing and servicing automotive equipment?
- I do not have this experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more
11 Describe your work experience repairing and servicing automotive equipment, referencing jobs listed on your resume/application. If you do not have this experience, type None in the space provided. 12 What types of vehicles/equipment have you serviced? Check all that apply.
- Class 7 or 8 trucks
- Light duty trucks and automobiles
- Medium duty trucks
- Light duty construction equipment (skid steers, kick-off brooms, forklifts, etc.)
- Heavy duty construction equipment (large loaders, graders, rollers, pavers, etc.)
- Snowmobiles, boats, and other recreational equipment
- Small engine equipment
- Other
- None of the above
13 If you answered Other above please list the type(s) of vehicles/equipment you have serviced. If you do not have this experience, type None in the space provided. 14 Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.
- College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)
- Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)
- Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County
- Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee
- Hennepin County job notification emails
- Indeed.com
- Job fair or networking event
- LinkedIn
- Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)
- Professional association (job board or email)
- Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
- www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com
- Other
15 For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website or media source. Required Question