Location: Merkel, TX
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
**Job Title** Fleet Specialist I **Agency** Texas A&M Forest Service **Department** Field Operations **Proposed Minimum Salary** $22.45 hourly **Job Location** Merkel, Texas **Job Type** Staff **Job Description** Under the direction of the Incident Response Logistics Coordinator and Lead Fleet Specialist, assist with monitoring, evaluation and management of Field Operations Department vehicles and equipment including performing field inspections, troubleshooting, facilitating equipment repair, ensuring maintenance of records and providing related training. Respond to a variety of wildfire and all-hazard incidents and provide logistical support as needed. **Responsibilities:** -Assist Incident Response Logistics Coordinator and Lead Fleet Specialist with monitoring, evaluation and management of the Field Operations Department vehicles and equipment including: 1) performing field inspections on equipment, verification of required maintenance, vehicle records and inventory 2) assisting in the facilitation of equipment repair and conduct emergency repairs as needed 3) help ensure current and accurate maintenance records, including maintenance and repair documentation, are kept on all vehicles and equipment. - Support and participate in emergency response and wildfire operations as needed. Duties may include firefighting, safety or logistical support duties. - Manage and account for TFS credit cards in accordance with applicable laws, policies, rules, procedures and guidelines. -Manage and account for assigned TFS property. -Other duties as assigned. -The following duties and responsibilities also apply: \\*May require working long hours with minimal rest and in primitive conditions. \\*May result in exposure to emotionally stressful situations for extended periods of time. \\*May require exposure to equipment vibrations and noise. \\*May require exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes. \\*May require extended walk