Service Station Specialist

Service Station Specialist

Maintain and operate the Service Station. Maintain all University vehicles (over 850 vehicles and equipment), both mechanically and cosmetically. Service all heavy trucks for the Grounds Department. Collaborate with customers and be sure that all deadlines are met as soon as possible. Serve as on-call driver to tow or repair vehicles as needed after hours. This position serves the entire University fleet of vehicles and on average performs 150-180 vehicle services per month. This position is responsible for ensuring regulations set by county, state, and federal agency requirements are met. This role is responsible for monitoring and testing all fuel tanks and lines for tank licensing, overfill protection and leakage with corresponding reports. Failure to meet these requirements results in heavy fines for the University.

What You'll Do In This Position:

Business for the Service Station:

• Coordinates directly with government employees to meet county, state, and federal requirements for licensing
• Ensures emissions compliance
• Collaborate with BYU Risk Management for environmental regulations compliance
• Communicate with vendors to arrange for pick up/disposal of oil and ensure all documentation is in order and on file
• Process all information and paperwork for hazardous chemicals, environmental health issues
• Process service orders on each vehicle service
• Maintain, understand, and keeps current all State, Municipal and University safety & environmental documentation and certifications
• Oversees line leak and tightness tests and subsequent repairs as per Utah DEQ requirements
• Check and maintain underground storage tanks
• Order and coordinate all automotive glass repairs and replacements directly with the vendor
• Hire, train, and supervise 2-3 student employees, coordinate their schedules, skill levels, and tasks on a daily basis

Servicing BYU Vehicles:

• Works with BYU personnel and public throughout the process of BYU surplus vehicle auctions
• Check all fluids and tires when fleet vehicles are re-fueling at the pumps and observe general condition of vehicles and create service tickets for needed repairs
• Changes oil, top off all fluids, lube chassis, check and adjust tire pressures of all fleet vehicles at necessary intervals
• During a service, a multipoint inspection performs to ensure safe vehicle operation and report any unreported vehicle damage or wear
• Inspects general condition of vehicles including brakes, steering and suspension components for safety concerns
• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of fuel islands, wash bay, service stalls and grounds around station
• Performs Emissions Testing
• Determine if vehicles are safe and dependable operation until the next service
• Fill on-call shifts for afterhours vehicle recovery. 10-15 shifts per year. Shifts are one week long.
• Prioritize and coordinate all work assignments for incoming work and assign work to others/schedule
• Service and maintaining station equipment and grounds

Budget Oversight:

• Bi-monthly contact with four fuel vendors for the purchase of fuels
• Purchase of gas and diesel fuel
• Purchases for service supplies such as air filters, oil filters, car wash supplies, etc.
• Purchasing all oils used at station directly from vendor
• Purchase fuel from vendor

What Qualifies You For This Role:

Required:

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• 1-2 years of vocational training in automotive related field or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of fuel and oil systems for all types of vehicles
• Knowledge of lube products and techniques for proper maintenance of automobiles
• Supervisory skills
• Computer knowledge for running the computerized fuel system and office computer
• Understanding of the total service station operation
• Ability to operate an automotive tow truck
• Ability to organize the maintenance tracking system for large fleets

Physical Exam and Lift Test Required

*Physical Effort*

**Moderate -- Physical effort represented by frequent handling of medium weight objects (approx. 20-50 lbs.) and materials, or use of medium weight hand tools. May require climbing and working from ladders or in awkward positions. (Elaborate below)*

*Environment**

**Periodic exposure to unfavorable conditions because of unavoidable need to be in variable temperatures or wet environments, etc.**

*Hazards*

Moderate existing or potential hazards

Physical Requirements:

Working on, under and around all types and sizes of vehicles for 6 hours per day. Safety glasses, gloves, pants, closed-toed shoes are recommended for safety

Occasional abnormal shop noises. Appropriate ear protection is recommended for safety

Lifting objects up to 50 lbs. Wearing a fitted back brace is mandatory

Periodic exposure to outdoor weather for 2-3 hours per day. Jacket, gloves, warm clothes are recommended

Preferred:

• 2-4 years of vocational training in automotive related field or equivalent work experience
• Commercial Driver's License
• 1 year of automotive wrecker experience
• Journeyman Mechanic for both automotive and heavy-duty vehicles

**Pay Grade:** 52 **Typical Starting Pay:** $31.25 to $40.50 an hour