Fleet Parts and Small Engine Technician

 FLEET PARTS AND SMALL ENGINE TECHNICIAN APPLICATION PACKET PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED COVER LETTER, APPLICATION, AND RESUME Clackamas Fire District #1 Administration Office ‐ Human Resources 11300 SE Fuller Road Milwaukie, OR 97222 ON or BEFORE May 22, 2015 1600 Hours TESTING DATES Panel Interview: June 1, 2015 Chief’s Interview: June 9, 2015 www.clackamasfire.com 1 of 13
Job Announcement Title: Fleet Parts and Small Engine Technician
Issue Date:
Status:
Workweek:
May 7, 2015
Non Exempt - Hourly
40 Hours Per Week
Closing Date:
Salary:
Work Days:
May 22, 2015
$51,958
Monday – Friday
Responsible for researching; ordering; storing; receiving and issuing supplies, parts and equipment for Fleet Services.
Performs and/or facilitates the maintenance and overhaul of the District’s small engines, equipment and tools, and selfcontained breathing apparatus (SCBA). This position involves high levels of interaction with co-workers, customers and
vendors. Must be able to function in an environment of changing priorities, delays and cancellations and still meet
expected time lines and schedules.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma/GED or equivalent
3 years of increasingly responsible, parts related work experience
A valid driver’s license
Must be able to successfully obtain an Oregon class B commercial driver’s license with air brake restriction removed and
tank endorsement within six months of employment
Ability to read, understand, and communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
Benefits
Clackamas Fire District #1 offers an extensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, deferred compensation,
PERS retirement, vacation, sick leave, flexible spending accounts and an employee assistance program.
Important Information
Applications must be completed and submitted by the closing date and time listed above.
You must complete your application in detail. Your score may be based on a comparison of your background with the job
requirements. Failure to complete your application properly may lower your score or cause you to fail.
This position requires the successful completion of a criminal history check and pre-employment drug screening.
Please return completed cover letter, application, and resume to:
Clackamas Fire District #1, Administration – Human Resources, 11300 SE Fuller Road, Milwaukie, OR 97222
If you have any questions, please contact TroyLynn Craft at troylynn.craft@clackamasfire.com
Equal Employment Opportunity
Clackamas Fire District #1 makes its recruitment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, sexual
orientation, religion, marital status, age, prior injury, family relationship or mental or physical disability unrelated to job
performance.
Clackamas Fire District #1 is a drug-free workplace.
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CLACKAMAS FIRE DISTRICT NO 1
JOB DESCRIPTION
FLEET PARTS and SMALL ENGINE TECHNICIAN
DEPARTMENT:
EMERGENCY SERVICES – FLEET/LOGISTICS
SUPERVISOR:
LOGISTICS MANAGER
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
NONE
CIVIL SERVICE STATUS:
NO - NON-EXEMPT
BARGAINING UNIT:
NO
REVISED:
APRIL, 2015
General Statement of Duties
Responsible for researching; ordering; storing; receiving and issuing supplies, parts and equipment for Fleet
Services. Performs and/or facilitates the maintenance and overhaul of the District’s small engines,
equipment and tools, and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). This position involves high levels of
interaction with co-workers, customers and vendors. Must be able to function in an environment of
changing priorities, delays and cancellations and still meet expected time lines and schedules.
Supervision Received
Works under the general supervision of the Logistics Manager or Fleet Director who assigns duties and
reviews work for accuracy and conformance to District requirements. The supervisor provides little, if any,
assistance with recurring assignments.
Essential Duties:
The functions listed below are characteristic of the type and level of work associated with this position.
They are not all-inclusive. Individual may perform some or all, as well as other similar work.
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On site work and attendance is required for this position.
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Orders, maintains and issues vehicle and apparatus parts inventory using a personal computer and
standard office software applications; in addition to any specialized software necessary for the
performance of job duties.
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Purchases non stock/special order equipment, parts and supplies as necessary for Fleet operations.
Uses basic knowledge of methods, standard practices, equipment and tools of the automotive and
heavy duty truck trade as it would relate to the procurement and dispensing of equipment, parts
and supplies.
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Researches contract and/or product/vendor information to provide purchase information and make
informed decisions ensuring fiscal responsibility and conformity with the District’s Purchasing Policy
and Oregon State purchasing guidelines and laws.
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Facilitates parts warranty claims and documentation on fleet parts. Works with district finance staff
to ensure credits (warranty, returns and core) are received timely and posted correctly.
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Meets performance and production standards as established by the District. Monitors and adjusts
inventory levels to ensure cost effectiveness and availability of parts and supplies.
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Receives, unpacks, and stores parts and supplies. Verifies shipments using purchase orders, packing
slips, and invoices; reconciles discrepancies and resolves problems.
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Organizes and arranges warehouse stock to ensure accessibility and orderliness. Organizes multiple
tasks and schedules simultaneously with limited supervision. Tasks involve basic decisions using
reasonable judgment and common sense commensurate with communicated expectations, specific
direction, stated instructions and District guidelines.
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Organizes and cleans the fleet parts storage areas, part rooms and receiving counters.
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Uses phone, personal computer based programs and the internet to obtain information, correspond
with vendors and customers, record work order entries, maintain databases and log time card
information.
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Answers shop phones and assists with shop clean up. Attends and participates in shop organized
functions and meetings.
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Responds to emergency situations, be placed on stand-by or work on an on-call basis with minimum
notification, while remaining calm in emergency situations.
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Demonstrates a high level of customer service and courtesy. Works cohesively in a team oriented
environment with high levels of internal and external contact.
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Maintains District standards for acceptable public image.
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Participates in Divisional project development outside of normal job classification and duties.
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Observes all safety rules and maintains the required annual certifications as set forth by the Federal
Government, State of Oregon, OSHA, DEQ, NIOSH and the District.
Secondary Duties:
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May be required to build and/or assemble shelving, racks, storage boxes and work areas as needed.
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May pull and package supplies for delivery to destinations throughout the District.
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May pick up and deliver parts from local vendors as directed.
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May transport vehicles and equipment throughout the Portland Metro area as needed to deliver
units to and from the District maintenance facilities, outside vendor establishments and customer
locations.
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May use hand, stationary and diagnostic tools common to the automotive and equipment
maintenance trade. Use tools and operate machines and equipment normally used in an automotive
repair shop, or as used in the maintenance of SCBA’s.
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May perform or facilitate preventative maintenance and repairs on a variety of District small
equipment and tools such as, chainsaws, smoke ejector fans, shop equipment, cord reels, SCBA’s
and hand tools.
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May be required to work other than the regular assigned shift for an unspecified length of time and
overtime as needed to fulfill workload.
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Qualifications
Minimum:
Work at this level requires a high school diploma/GED or equivalent and at least 3 years of increasingly
responsible parts related work experience.
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A valid driver’s license.
Must be able to successfully obtain an Oregon class B commercial driver’s license with air brake
restrictions removed and tank endorsement within six months of employment.
Ability to read, understand and communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Preferred:
 Associate Degree in automotive or Heavy Duty parts or relative experience
 3-5 years experience in a busy parts house
 Experience in warehouse management
 Heavy Duty parts house experience
 Parts procurement experience
 Fire apparatus parts experience
 A current, valid Oregon class B commercial driver’s license with air brake restrictions removed and
tank endorsement
 CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
 Able to obtain the required manufacturer’s technician certification for the current brand of SCBA
used by the District (Scott® SCBA) and perform testing, maintenance and computer based tracking
as outlined in NFPA publication 1981. Required to obtain any additional or separate certifications
required to legally perform maintenance and repairs on SCBA’s as required by State and/or Federal
law.
 A combination of training and/or experience demonstrating proficiency in the maintenance and
repair of small engines and equipment.
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Physical Requirements and Potential Hazards:
The following identifies the physical demands and potential hazards typically encountered in this position. The
information is a necessary part to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA).
Descriptions:
Not applicable:
Non Essential:
Occasional:
Frequent:
Continuous:
Not required of the position.
Requirement is present but is not essential to the position.
Occasional (up to 33% of working time) yet essential to the position.
Between 34% and 66% of working time.
Between 67% and 100% of working time.
ACTIVITY
Sitting
Walking
Standing
Running
Bending or Twisting
Squatting or Kneeling
Reaching Above Shoulder Level
Climbing (i.e., ladders)
Driving cars, light duty trucks
Driving heavy duty vehicles
Using foot controls
Repetitive motion of hands and/or
fingers
Grasping with hand(s), gripping
Lifting/carrying 10-15 pounds
Lifting/carrying 26-50 pounds
Carrying more than 50 pounds
Pushing/pulling
Work in or exposure to inclement
weather
Work in or exposure to cold weather
Exposure to dust, chemicals and/or
fumes
Use of hazardous equipment
Work at heights (reservoirs, etc.)
Exposure to electrical current
Seeing objects at a distance
Seeing objects peripherally
Seeing close work (i.e., typed material)
Distinguishing colors
Hearing conversations and/or sounds
Hearing via radio or telephone
Communicating through speech
Communicating by writing and reading
Distinguishing odors by smell
Exposure to aggressive/angry people
Respiratory protection needs
Exposure to work in confined spaces
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Clackamas Fire District #1 Application
11300 SE Fuller Road
Milwaukie, OR 97222
Clackamas Fire District #1 has 20 fire stations strategically located throughout our service area with a workforce of more
than 240 employees and 100 community volunteers. We are the second largest fire protection district in Oregon serving
over 200,000 citizens in an area covering over 220 square miles. Our career and volunteer firefighters respond to over
19,000 incidents annually throughout our service area.
Clackamas Fire District #1 makes its recruitment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, sexual
orientation, religion, marital status, age, prior injury, family relationship or mental or physical disability unrelated to job
performance.
This application will be considered only for the specific job applied for. If you desire to be considered for a position at a
future time, you must file a new application.
Applicant Information
Full Name:
Date:
Last
First
M.I.
Address:
Street Address
Apartment/Unit #
City
State
Phone:
ZIP Code
Email
Date Available:
Position Applied for:
Are you a citizen of the United States?
YES
NO
Have you ever worked for this company?
YES
NO
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
YES
NO
If no, are you authorized to work in the U.S.?
YES
NO
If yes, when?
If yes, explain:
Education
High School: _______________________________ High School Diploma? Yes
G.E.D? Yes
No
No
College/University: ___________________________________
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Degree: ______________________________________
List Other Schools Attended Following High School:
School
From/To
Field of Study
Please describe any education, certifications, qualifications, or skills that you think are relevant to the position for which
you are applying.
Current Employment
Company:
Phone:
Address:
Supervisor:
Job Title:
Starting Salary:$
Ending Salary:$
Responsibilities:
From:
To:
Reason for Leaving:
May we contact your current supervisor for a reference?
YES
NO
Previous Employment
Company:
Phone:
Address:
Supervisor:
Job Title:
Starting Salary:$
Ending Salary:$
Responsibilities:
From:
To:
May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference?
Reason for Leaving:
YES
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NO
Company:
Phone:
Address:
Supervisor:
Job Title:
Starting Salary:$
Ending Salary:$
Responsibilities:
From:
To:
Reason for Leaving:
May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference?
YES
NO
Company:
Phone:
Address:
Supervisor:
Job Title:
Starting Salary:$
Ending Salary:$
Responsibilities:
From:
To:
Reason for Leaving:
May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference?
YES
NO
Military Service
Branch:
From:
Title/Rank at
Discharge:
Type of Discharge:
If other than honorable, explain:
Primary Duties:
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To:
Additional Questions
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Do you have the following qualifications?
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent:
Yes
No
Valid Driver’s License:
Yes
No
Do you have at least 3 years of increasingly responsible parts related work experience:
Yes
No
Yes
No
Class B Commercial Driver’s License
Do you have the following license?
Class B commercial driver’s license with air brake restriction removed and tank endorsement*:
*This license is required within 6 months of employment.
Education
Please mark highest achieved. Please attach copies of diploma or transcript for highest degree earned.
Field of Study
Associate’s Degree
Yes
No
Additional Training
Please list additional ASE, small engine repair, equipment repair, and parts related trainings and certificates. Please attach
copies of all certifications.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
*Please attach additional sheets as needed.
Warehouse Management Experience
Please list your Warehouse Management Work Experience:
Company:
Company:
*Please attach additional sheets as needed.
From
To
Dates:
-
Dates:
-
Heavy Duty Parts House Experience
Please list your Heavy Duty Parts House Work Experience:
Company:
Company:
*Please attach additional sheets as needed.
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From
To
Dates:
-
Dates:
-
Parts Procurement Experience
Please list your Parts Procurement Work Experience:
From
Agency:
Agency:
*Please attach additional sheets as needed.
To
Dates:
-
Dates:
-
Fire Apparatus Parts Experience
Please list your Fire Apparatus Parts Work Experience:
From
Agency:
Agency:
*Please attach additional sheets as needed.
To
Dates:
-
Dates:
-
Small Engine and Equipment Maintenance and Repair Experience
Please list your small engine and equipment maintenance and
repair work experience:
Company:
Company:
*Please attach additional sheets as needed.
From
To
Dates:
-
Dates:
-
SCBA Maintenance and Repair Experience
Please list your SCBA maintenance and repair work
experience:
From
Company:
Company:
*Please attach additional sheets as needed.
To
Dates:
-
Dates:
-
Do you have a Scott® SCBA technician certification*? Yes
*Please attach a copy of this certification.
No
CPR*AED*First Aid Training
Please mark cards that you hold and are current.
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CPR:
Yes
No
AED:
Yes
No
First Aid:
Yes
No
Request for Reasonable Accommodations
Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through the Human Resources Division, in any
step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which
they are applying.
Date:
Candidate Name:
Contact Number:
No Accommodation Requested
Please check the box for the exam component or components for which accommodation is requested:
Resume and Application
Panel Interview
Accommodation Requested:
Veteran Preference Points
Veteran preference points will be awarded as required by ORS 408.230 (sub-section 1B) to those applicants that meet
minimum qualifications. To receive Veteran preference points, you must check the boxes below:
Veteran’s Points:
DD214 Enclosed:
Veteran’s Disability Preference:
Letter Enclosed:
A copy of DD214 and a Civil Service Disability Preference Letter (SF15) MUST be included with your resume and
application. War veterans, as defined by Oregon Law, shall be given five (5) preference points; disabled veterans will
receive ten (10) preference points to passing grades in accordance with ORS 408.230 (Veterans’ preference in public
employment).
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References
Please list three professional references.
Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Disclaimer and Signature
In submitting this application (and attached resume), I authorize the investigation of all statements contained in it, and it
is understood and agreed that any misrepresentation by me in this application (or attached resume) may result in
cancellation of the application and/or separation from the District’s service.
In consideration of any position, I agree to conform to the rules and regulations of the District. My position can be
terminated, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the District or myself. I
understand that no representative of the District except the Fire Chief has the authority to enter into any agreement for
any specified time or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing. I certify I have read all of this application and
the information I have provided above is true and correct.
Signature of Applicant:
Date:
Release
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By signing below, I agree that the Clackamas Fire District #1 may conduct reference checks, background checks
and a pre-employment drug screening.
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By signing below I consent to have my picture taken during training, emergency incidents and department
functions for use on the web site or press releases.
Signature of Applicant:
Date:
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