FLEET SHOP UTILITY PORTER - TEMP

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JOB SUMMARY

The Fleet Shop Utility Porter is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and operational
readiness of county's fleet of vehicles and the maintenance facility itself. This role supports Fleet
Management by picking up and delivering vehicles and personnel, prepping vehicles for service,
performing basic vehicle maintenance checks, moving equipment on the lot and performing general
upkeep & cleaning of the shop and yard. May deliver documentation and coordinate with Motor Vehicle
on new vehicle and equipment licensing and registrations. Miscellaneous other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
(The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal
duties that may be required. Mesa County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any
time. All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)
Wash, fuel, and clean the interior and exterior of vehicles. Respond to various Mesa County
facilities/locations to assist customers by jump starting vehicles, airing tires and taking in for repair,
opening locked door and performing other minor mobile repairs on vehicles and equipment. Picks up and
delivers county personnel, vehicles and equipment to and from local venders and locations.
Conduct basic vehicle inspections (fluids, tire pressure) and report defects or damage to management.
May perform small repairs to vehicles and equipment, such as light bulb and windshield wiper
replacement and other miscellaneous minor repairs. Assists with removing decals, decommissioning and
preparing equipment for sale.
Move, park, and organize fleet vehicles to ensure the lot is organized, safe, and easily accessible.
Perform daily cleaning duties, including sweeping/mopping bays, disposing of trash/scrap, cleaning oil
spills, and organizing tools. Pick up parts from vendors and assist with checking in and stocking parts in
the warehouse.
Receives and prepares items for shipping. Package and palletize items for shipment. Complete
necessary documents and schedule items for final shipment. Load and unload items via forklift or lift
gate. When necessary, assists the Parts Department with preparing fleet motor pool vehicles for use;
checking fuel and fluid levels, tire pressures and condition, safety equipment, and cleanliness.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience

• High-school diploma or equivalent – Vehicle maintenance experience is preferred
• Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities
• required for the job.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Class “R” Regular Colorado Driver's License (minimum)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Work is done typically indoors but may occasionally be exposed to outside atmospheric conditions for
• moderate periods of time and must continue work even during inclement conditions.
• The employee is frequently exposed to dirt, smoke, fumes, extreme heat and cold for long duration,
• outside atmospheric conditions, traffic noise, and dust for sustained periods of time.
• The employee is frequently exposed to possible bodily injury from moving mechanical parts of equipment,
• tools, and machinery.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to possible bodily injury from electrical shock, falling from high
• places, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, shaking objects or surfaces; conditions such as
• fumes, noxious odors, mists, gases, and poor ventilation that affect the respiratory system eyes, or the
• skin.
• Typical noise level of work environment is loud, primarily from engines, equipment, machinery, and power
• tools.

EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK ACT

In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the following items can be used as a determining factor in the starting and ongoing wage of an employee working in this position:

• A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment
• A merit system that rewards employees for exceptional job performance
• An incentive system that pays employees based on the quality of their work or the amount of work they perform
• Education, training, or experience to the extent that they are reasonably related to the work in question
• Geographic location, or; Travel, if the travel is a regular and necessary condition of the work performed.

This position is eligible for the following Mesa County benefits;

• Leave accrual per the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)

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Agency

Mesa County

Address

544 Rood Ave

Grand Junction, CO 81501

Phone

970- 244 - 1856

Website

http://www.mesacounty.us