
Vehicle Maintenance Specialist
- Columbia, MO
- $20.64 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Position Title Vehicle Maintenance Specialist - 955
Department Public Works
Job Code 02102
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Union Code/Affiliation Local 955
Division VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Job Description SummaryThe purpose of this job is to perform various skilled tasks in vehicle maintenance, primarily preventive and light maintenance work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description
- Performs service and preventive maintenance.
- Troubleshoots and diagnoses automotive problems.
- Tests parts and systems to ensure proper operation.
- Cleans and maintains workspace.
- Assists coworkers as needed.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.
- Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.
- Interactions have limited impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.
- Position has no fiscal responsibility.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- 1 years of experience in vehicle repair and maintenance.
- Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no air brake restriction within 6 months of hire date.
- Motor Vehicle Inspector License.
- Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Equipment Certification.
- Engine components and systems.
- Vehicle maintenance procedures.
- Safety protocols and procedures.
- Changing engine oil and filter, checking fluids, rotating tires, and repairing/ replacing parts.
- Estimating time and materials needed to complete jobs.
- Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
- Operating motor vehicles.
- Follow written and verbal instructions.
- Use and maintain hand and power tools.
- Maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Street environment - Sometimes
Vehicle - Frequently/Often
Warehouse environment - Sometimes
Shop environment - Frequently/OftenExposures:Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) - Sometimes
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) - Sometimes
Communicable diseases - Sometimes
Moving mechanical parts - Frequently/Often
Fumes or airborne particles - Sometimes
Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances - Sometimes
Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction) - Frequently/Often
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- This position involves frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and majority of work is performed outside or with exposure to risk.
- Incumbents may be required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
- Incumbents frequently required to feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb/balance.
Starting Salary $20.64 per hour
Pay Grade 106
Number of Positions Available 1
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to ApplicantsThis position is Open Until Filled with a preferred application deadline of August 15, 2025.
Notice to ApplicantsIndividuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALETHE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTINGThe City of Columbia participates in the federal