Fleet Equipment Installer

Under general supervision, maintains proficiency in areas of a Fleet Equipment Installer as well as duties listed in essential functions of this document.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Carry out the Sheriff’s Mission and Vision and adhere to the Office’s core values; Trust, Service, Community;
• Cultivates high morale and a Team culture;
• Performs all services at a high-level and is customer service oriented;
• Perform installation, removal, reinstallation of public safety equipment in law enforcement and detention vehicles;
• Perform programming, repairs and updates on fleet equipment;
• Maintain sufficient inventory of parts, supplies, and tools;
• Maintain safe and clean work space;
• Manage work orders in projects in an efficient manner;
• Assist other team members in Fleet Team when needed;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: -- to perform this position successfully, an individual(s) must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

 
Knowledge of:

• 12-Volt electrical systems
• Intermediate knowledge of vehicle mechanics
• Modern office procedures and equipment;
• Department policies, procedures, and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.

 
 
Skill and Abilities:

• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Maintaining strict confidentiality;
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with BCSO partners, stakeholders, and community;
• Using initiative, discretion and decision making within established procedures, guidelines and rules;
• Defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusion;
• Operate common fire suppression equipment;
• Operate power tools, mechanic tools, and pneumatic tools in a safe manner;
• Performing various mathematical calculations;
• Providing effective customer service;
• Multitasking;
• Operating a computer and various software applications;
• Carry out duties with integrity and honesty;
• Operating tractors, trailers and other general equipment including but not limited to power tools, welding machine, and other tools/equipment;
• Welding, power tools, and any equipment required to achieve the assigned task;
• Performs other duties assigned.

EDUCATION, REQUIREMENTS, AND TRAINING: -- the preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. The County reserves the right to allow substitutions in the event that a candidate or incumbent exceeds requirements in one area but may be deficient in another.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING GUIDELINES:

• High School graduate, GED or Equivalent;
• Or possess an honorable discharge if prior military service. 
• 2 Years in Automotive experience

 
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Texas Driver’s License;
• ASE Certifications preferred

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: -- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Environmental Conditions: Duties and trainings are generally performed within Brazoria County in both indoor and outdoor environments. Occasionally, duties and trainings are performed outside Brazoria County. Exposure to extreme and stressful environmental conditions may include, but not limited to: Natural disasters; Manmade disasters; High-voltage areas; Low-light to no light conditions; Bright light conditions; Confined spaces; 
Physical Demands: Certain physical abilities are required to ensure the essential functions of the position are able to be performed. These abilities may include, but not limited to: Walking, running, standing, sitting, kneeling, bending over for long periods of time; Carry, push, pull, drag, or hold heavy objects; Maintain rational decision-making abilities in high-stress situations; Speak and hear in order to communicate effectively in person and through telephone.DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.   They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Salary : $29 - $31