This is a provisional appointment.

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):

Under the supervision of the Senior Radio Communication Technician, the Fleet Support Service Systems Operator operates and maintains communication and car wash systems and prepares weekly reports on operations, activities, and maintenance records and logs. Recommends repair or replacement of equipment as needed.

Communications Systems

• Operates a two-way radio system for receiving, dispatching, and monitoring calls from and to City mobile units.
• Organizes radio equipment, spare GPS units, and accessory equipment.
• Checks basic radio system functions (per operator complaints).
• Assists in inventorying radio equipment using Excel spreadsheets.
• Recommends repair or replacement of equipment as needed.

Car Wash Systems

• Performs daily visual inspection of car wash equipment (per inspection checklist).
• Monitors wash bay usage, ensuring bays are clean and free of debris; cleans debris pits, as necessary.
• Monitors proper usage of automatic and manual wash bays.
• Assists with weekly/monthly maintenance schedules for both car wash bays.

Fuel Site Inspection

Daily inspection of Central Fleet Management (CFM) fuel sites as performed by a Class C UST Operator, including:

• Maintains and re-sets leak detection monitors.
• Cleans sumps, as necessary.
• Monitors fuel levels for fuel tanks at each fuel site.
• Maintains computerized daily fuel logs.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area; follows safety rules and guidelines.
• Ensures alarms are operational. Responds to alarms or other indications of emergencies and notifies a Class A or B Operator.
• Performs related work as required.

Required to work any and all emergencies as directed by the Chief of Streets or designee.

• At least two (2) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in automotive/fleet management or a related field required. Automotive Trade School Diploma highly preferred.
• Must have knowledge of operating a two-way radio system.
• Must be able to obtain a Class C UST Operator certification within six (6) months of hire date and recertify annually.
• Must have and maintain a current Massachusetts driver’s license.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook applications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public as well as with co-workers.
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy with other City employees and the public.
• Ability to follow safety rules and guidelines.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/RA1-10L

Hours: 40 per week