FLEET SUPPORT ASSISTANT

City of Newport News -
Newport News, VA

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Job Details

8 days ago

Qualifications

Customer communication
Safety regulations
Adhering to traffic regulations
Employee relationship building
Schedule management
Driver's License
Machine operation safety procedures
Safety hazards
Vehicle codes
Equipment inspection
Equipment maintenance
CLP
Traffic laws

Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

FLEET SUPPORT ASSISTANT
GENERAL SERVICES

Human Resources

Newport News, Virginia
Department

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under close supervision, this position is responsible for the pickup and delivery of automotive parts,
materials, supplies, and equipment and moving vehicles to and from service providers. Reports to the
Logistics Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for the pickup and delivery of automotive repair parts, materials, supplies, and equipment
to and from various pickup and delivery locations. Assists with moving City vehicles, including public
safety vehicles, to and from local sublet service providers.

Assists with general warehouse functions such as checking in deliveries, putting parts up in the
inventory, inventory counts, and warehouse organization.

Serves as a backup to the Service Office Operation. Collects detailed information from customers
regarding service inquiries or requests, problems, or maintenance request; processes work orders into
the computer system and assigns to appropriate shop superintendent.

Operates and maintains the department delivery vehicle. Operates a forklift as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community
and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also
expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

Equipment Operation – Considerable knowledge of the proper procedures for operating, inspecting

and maintaining assigned equipment.

Safety – Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety

regulations related to equipment operation. Considerable knowledge of traffic laws and regulations
governing the operation of equipment

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REQUIRED SKILLS

Interpersonal Relationships – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships

with employees and all levels of management to include representatives from other departments
and the public

Time Management - Plans and organizes daily work routine. Estimates expected time of completion

of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Implements work activities in
accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.

REQUIRED ABILITIES

Communication – Ability to effectively listen and understand information and ideas being

presented verbally and in writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a high school diploma and 1-2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check; a valid
driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit prior to employment and complete the
practical portion of the CDL test within 60 days of employment.

This position requires pre-employment medical evaluation and substance abuse testing and is subject
to random alcohol and controlled substance testing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding

work.

Some combination of climbing and balancing to include climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling,

crouching, and crawling.

May involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and

materials (20-50 pounds)

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or

signals.

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

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ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such
as dirt, dust, odors, fumes, temperature, weather and noise extremes, hazardous materials, machinery,
vibrations, traffic hazards, and toxic agents.

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