Automotive/Engine Mechanic Will Rogers Maintenance Facility (Vinita)

Job Posting Title

Automotive/Engine Mechanic Will Rogers Maintenance Facility (Vinita)

Agency

978 OKLAHOMA TURNPIKE AUTHORITY

Supervisory Organization

Will Rogers Maintenance Facility

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Job Description

Why join the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority?

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) has been serving Oklahomans since 1947, managing and maintaining a modern, safe, and efficient turnpike system across the state. With a commitment to customer service and innovation, OTA plays a vital role in ensuring smooth and reliable travel for millions of motorists each year. As a part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative and supportive environment. OTA offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth, making it an excellent choice to build your career in public service.

Position Overview

This is a full-time position working Monday – Friday, approximately 7:30am – 4:00pm, working on-site at our Will Rogers Maintenance facility location in Vinita, OK. 

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) Maintenance division is seeking a dedicated and experienced Fleet Specialist (level III) to join our team. In this role, the Fleet Specialist is responsible for mechanical/technical work in the repair and maintenance of automobile, truck, heavy equipment, or other engines or motors and related assemblies or in the supervision/management of a fleet maintenance or repair facility. 

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $25.48 ($53,000 annually). 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The functions performed in this job family may include the following: 

• Perform major and minor preventative maintenance service vehicles and equipment; diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic problems; operate diagnostic tools and computer software; weld and fabricate

• Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment; inspect and test equipment for safety and proper working order.

• Complete paperwork and assist in writing specifications; maintain workplace inventory; order parts and supplies to maintain an inventory of parts.

• Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical personnel which may include employees and customers on an as-required basis while performing roadside assistance, towing needs, and rollback services.

• May need to report to work outside of normal working hours for emergency operations. 

• Perform necessary research investigation, analysis, and reporting for the equipment fleet; make recommendations for purchase, replacement, or reassignment of equipment within a division; write preliminary specifications for equipment. 

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of experience in automobile, truck, light or heavy-duty road equipment, combustion engines or chassis maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of education/training as an Automotive/Diesel Mechanic.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and must be willing and able to perform all job-related in-state travel associated with the position.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach; talk and hear.  Routinely, employees are required to sit or stand for periods of time; to manipulate objects, tools or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Employees must regularly lift 80 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. 

• Must be able to successfully pass a physical and drug test.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the tools, equipment and terminology of the mechanical trade; of diagnosing problems with light and