City of Flint, MI
Fleet Service Writer Job at City of Flint, MI in Flint
City of Flint, MI, Flint, MI, United States, 48567
Salary: $22.85 - $28.03 Hourly
Location : City of Flint
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 24-00109B
Department: Fleet Management
Division: Fleet Management
Opening Date: 01/02/2025
Closing Date: 1/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 1600
Job Level: 28
DESCRIPTION
Working under the direction of the Fleet Foreman and or Fleet Administrator, assists with the administrative functions of the fleet front desk operations. Assists the Foreman by greeting visitors, listening to the problems they are having with their vehicles/equipment and logging repair requests. The Fleet Service Writer has automotive knowledge to help identify and communicate vehicle/equipment issues to the Fleet Foreman.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
1600
Please see attached Job Description and Job Posting for further details. You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment. Failure to supply required documentation (i.e. Transcripts, Driver's License, incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration.
Employees hired by the City must maintain residency as follows: Local 1600 - within 20 miles of the nearest boundary of the City of Flint.
Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
The job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. It is also not an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The City of Flint recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits will be provided based upon employment status.
Benefits offered include the following:
Retirement Program: City of Flint eligible employees participate in the MERS hybrid plan. The MERS Hybrid Plan offers you two important tools. The stability and security of a defined benefit plan, combined with the flexibility and investment choice of a defined contribution plan to help you achieve your retirement goals. At retirement, you'll receive a modest lifetime defined benefit (DB) and a separate defined contribution (DC) account you manage.
The DC plan requires an employee pretax irrevocable contribution of 1%-5% (Exempts employees contribute 5%). The employer pays the DB portion and matches the employee's DC contribution. (Maximum employer match is capped at 10% for both the DB & DC. DB is always funded first). Employee contributions are 100% vested. Employer DC contributions vest at 20% per year and fully vest after 5 years. DB portion vests after 6 years and is payable at age 60. The City of Flint is a reciprocal employer under Act 88
Insurance Benefits: The City of Flint offers medical insurance (HAP and BCBS of Michigan), dental and vision to eligible employees, their spouses, and qualified dependents. Life & AD&D and short-term disability are available for free to eligible employees after six months of employment. The City of Flint offers a $100 per month opt-out payment for any employee who has other insurance coverage through a spouse or former employer and chooses not to take the City's medical insurance.
Eligible employees can also enroll in flexible spending accounts for both medical and dependents. They have immediate access to the full amount selected while paying back that amount with pre-tax payroll deductions over the following year.
City of Flint eligible employees also participate in an HCSP plan for future retiree health care costs. Employees contribute $600 pre-tax yearly ($23.08 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages) and the employer matches $1500 yearly ($57.70 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages). This plan is available for use after termination of employment. (The employer match is vested 20% each year and 100% vested after 5 years.)
EAP: The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is designed to help employees, their spouses or live-in partners and their dependents through the age of 26 with the many personal/work challenges that we all encounter from time to timeThe Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is confidential, and no cost to eligible employees, spouses/partners or covered dependents.
Voluntary Plans: The City of Flint also allows eligible employees to participate in voluntary supplemental programs. Aflac, Colonial, Equitable 457 plan and Mission Square 457 plans are available to employees. The 457 plans require pre-tax deductions. The 457 plans also allow employees to borrow up to 50% of their balance with a 5-year repayment schedule.
Professional Development: Eligible employees can apply for a $500 educational reimbursement per calendar year. Curriculums must be job-related courses from an accredited educational institution while maintaining a full-time employment status.
Student Loan Forgiveness: As an employee of the City of Flint, you may be allowed to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you qualify is available from the US Department of Education.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day. (** Sworn Officers receive Easter Sunday holiday instead of New Year's Eve holiday).
PTO (Paid Time Off): PTO is provided according to union contracts and/or exempt policies to eligible employees. Earned PTO balances carry over each year and are paid out at termination for any employee with 6-month seniority.
Flex (Comp Time): Sworn Officers are allowed to bank overtime at 1.5 hours x hours worked. Flex time is used as leave time and the employee is paid out for any unused eligible hours at termination.
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Do you have two (2) years of experience in the Automotive Industry? If yes, please document your experience.
Required Question
Location : City of Flint
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 24-00109B
Department: Fleet Management
Division: Fleet Management
Opening Date: 01/02/2025
Closing Date: 1/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 1600
Job Level: 28
DESCRIPTION
Working under the direction of the Fleet Foreman and or Fleet Administrator, assists with the administrative functions of the fleet front desk operations. Assists the Foreman by greeting visitors, listening to the problems they are having with their vehicles/equipment and logging repair requests. The Fleet Service Writer has automotive knowledge to help identify and communicate vehicle/equipment issues to the Fleet Foreman.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Initiate repair order process: customer service, gather repair request, keys, contact information and create repair order. Provides repair orders to Fleet Foreman for assignment; enters assignment information on repair order.
- Process repair order charges; enter parts and commercial charges on repair orders. Review mechanical comments, labor and other detailed information on repair orders.
- Finalizes repair order; completes repair order and files; maintains records in appropriate location and length of time.
- Assists in receiving and interviewing visitors, and schedules service appointments.
- Helps identify mechanical problems by questioning the guest or doing a visual inspection or road test.
- Based on repair complaints refer to service history, inspect historical vehicle reports.
- Manages the Preventative Maintenance schedules for DOT vehicles and other annual maintenance repairs as needed.
- Checks on the progress of repairs sent to third-party dealer(s) and updates the Fleet Foreman regarding any changes.
- Order shop requested tools as needed.
- Order shop requested parts for repairs as needed.
- Assists with Inventory and Stocking of parts.
- Ensures that vehicles are parked in assigned areas. Make sure all keys are marked and put away correctly.
- Receive and sign for incoming mail and parts order deliveries.
- Handles telephone inquiries regarding appointments, work in process, etc.
- Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
- Two (2) years of experience in the Automotive Industry.
- Basic math and accounting knowledge
- Strong understanding of auto mechanics and the ability to identify appropriate repairs for vehicle problems
- Ability to break down complicated automotive or industry topics into understandable advice meant for guests to understand
- Advanced computer and data entry skills
- Organizational and record-keeping skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relations with fellow workers, outside agency personnel, and the general public.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
1600
Please see attached Job Description and Job Posting for further details. You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment. Failure to supply required documentation (i.e. Transcripts, Driver's License, incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration.
Employees hired by the City must maintain residency as follows: Local 1600 - within 20 miles of the nearest boundary of the City of Flint.
Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
The job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. It is also not an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The City of Flint recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits will be provided based upon employment status.
Benefits offered include the following:
Retirement Program: City of Flint eligible employees participate in the MERS hybrid plan. The MERS Hybrid Plan offers you two important tools. The stability and security of a defined benefit plan, combined with the flexibility and investment choice of a defined contribution plan to help you achieve your retirement goals. At retirement, you'll receive a modest lifetime defined benefit (DB) and a separate defined contribution (DC) account you manage.
The DC plan requires an employee pretax irrevocable contribution of 1%-5% (Exempts employees contribute 5%). The employer pays the DB portion and matches the employee's DC contribution. (Maximum employer match is capped at 10% for both the DB & DC. DB is always funded first). Employee contributions are 100% vested. Employer DC contributions vest at 20% per year and fully vest after 5 years. DB portion vests after 6 years and is payable at age 60. The City of Flint is a reciprocal employer under Act 88
Insurance Benefits: The City of Flint offers medical insurance (HAP and BCBS of Michigan), dental and vision to eligible employees, their spouses, and qualified dependents. Life & AD&D and short-term disability are available for free to eligible employees after six months of employment. The City of Flint offers a $100 per month opt-out payment for any employee who has other insurance coverage through a spouse or former employer and chooses not to take the City's medical insurance.
Eligible employees can also enroll in flexible spending accounts for both medical and dependents. They have immediate access to the full amount selected while paying back that amount with pre-tax payroll deductions over the following year.
City of Flint eligible employees also participate in an HCSP plan for future retiree health care costs. Employees contribute $600 pre-tax yearly ($23.08 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages) and the employer matches $1500 yearly ($57.70 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages). This plan is available for use after termination of employment. (The employer match is vested 20% each year and 100% vested after 5 years.)
EAP: The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is designed to help employees, their spouses or live-in partners and their dependents through the age of 26 with the many personal/work challenges that we all encounter from time to timeThe Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is confidential, and no cost to eligible employees, spouses/partners or covered dependents.
Voluntary Plans: The City of Flint also allows eligible employees to participate in voluntary supplemental programs. Aflac, Colonial, Equitable 457 plan and Mission Square 457 plans are available to employees. The 457 plans require pre-tax deductions. The 457 plans also allow employees to borrow up to 50% of their balance with a 5-year repayment schedule.
Professional Development: Eligible employees can apply for a $500 educational reimbursement per calendar year. Curriculums must be job-related courses from an accredited educational institution while maintaining a full-time employment status.
Student Loan Forgiveness: As an employee of the City of Flint, you may be allowed to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you qualify is available from the US Department of Education.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day. (** Sworn Officers receive Easter Sunday holiday instead of New Year's Eve holiday).
PTO (Paid Time Off): PTO is provided according to union contracts and/or exempt policies to eligible employees. Earned PTO balances carry over each year and are paid out at termination for any employee with 6-month seniority.
Flex (Comp Time): Sworn Officers are allowed to bank overtime at 1.5 hours x hours worked. Flex time is used as leave time and the employee is paid out for any unused eligible hours at termination.
01
Do you have two (2) years of experience in the Automotive Industry? If yes, please document your experience.
- Yes
- No
Required Question