MOTOR POOL WORKER I
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I. CLASS DEFINITION
A Motor Pool Worker I inspects and cleans motor pool vehicles to ensure that they are in proper operating condition. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.
Incumbents receive close supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a rotating shift which includes evening, night, weekend and holiday hours. Work is performed in a motor pool and in vehicles on the street where fumes and traffic hazards are occasionally encountered. Work required minimal physical exertion.
II. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK
The work of this class is distinguished from that of the class of Motor Pool Worker II in that employees in this class have no lead work responsibilities and do not assign vehicles for use.
III. TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF THE WORK (The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the agency. This list is not inclusive. A position may require related duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the agency.)
Inspects and cleans Police Department motor pool vehicles to ensure that vehicles are in proper operating condition.
Replaces gas, oil, water and transmission fluids; fixes flat tires and jump-starts vehicles as necessary.
Drives vehicles to and from repair facilities.
Answers telephone, takes messages and keeps vehicle records.
Performs related work as required.
IV. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to drive safely.
Ability to read and write.
Ability to perform basic vehicle maintenance including checking and replacing fluids and changing tires.
Ability to deal tactfully with others.
V. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requirements - Not Applicable.
Equivalencies - Not Applicable.
VI. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
A valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent out-of-state driver’s license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required.
ADOPTED: January 1, 1956
REVISED: August 29, 1973 (title changed)
May 15, 1974
December 7, 1982
October 7, 1983
May 24, 2001 (license changed)