Airport Fleet Mechanic

Salt Lake City, UT • Salt Lake City, UT

135d • $25 - $33

About The Position

As an Airport Fleet Mechanic, you will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical problems on both light and heavy equipment. This includes everything from police cars, tow trucks, and ATVs to bulldozers, fire trucks, and power shovels. You will utilize your skills to overhaul engines, transmissions, and other essential components, ensuring all vehicles are safe and operational. Additionally, you will mentor Fleet Mechanic trainees, perform safety inspections, and stay up-to-date with the latest repair and diagnostic technology. This role demands a high level of physical activity and the ability to work in various environmental conditions.

Requirements

• Four to six (4-6) years related work experience including the operation, repair, adjustment, overhaul and general maintenance of either passenger vehicles, light or heavy trucks and equipment.
• Up to two years vocational training with an accredited trade school in auto mechanics may be substituted for an equal amount of experience.
• Knowledge of standard practices, equipment, tools of the automotive mechanic and welding trades; ability to diagnose and correct defects in a wide variety of either 'light' equipment or 'heavy' equipment, or both, depending on assignment.
• Must possess all hand tools necessary to complete assigned duties.
• Must possess certification for vehicle safety inspections and vehicle emission tests (or ability to obtain within six months of hire).
• Possession of a valid state driver's license or Utah driving privilege card.
• May be required to possess a Utah State Commercial Driver's License, Class A or B.
• May be required to possess industry related ASE certifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnosis, repairs, and maintenance on heavy equipment or light equipment, or both, depending on assignment and operational needs.
• Diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems. Reviews vehicle and equipment history files to assist in determining frequency and possible cause of problems.
• Determines materials and parts required. Repairs, overhauls or replaces all equipment components, including but not limited to, engines, transmissions, clutches, brakes, steering, differentials, and hydraulic, electrical, computer, fuel and cooling systems.
• Instructs, mentors and assists with on-the-job training of Fleet Mechanic trainees.
• Tunes motors using standard test equipment. Performs safety inspections, and may do emissions tests as required.
• Replaces defective parts.
• Performs oxyacetylene and electronic welding as required. May fabricate special equipment; layout, cut and fit material for welding.
• Services equipment with oil, grease and water. Checks and services batteries. Checks and lubricates transmissions and differentials. May change and mount tires.
• Uses normal hand tools, as well as power tools, and modern test or diagnostic equipment to perform necessary repairs, adjustments, overhaul or component replacement.
• Keeps current on repair and diagnostic technology by studying repair manuals and other production literature, as well as attending specific schools or classes as required.
• Maintains standard shop records, reflecting amount of time, type of repair, parts used and job orders. Will use a computer to input and retrieve data.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees