Diesel Mechanic / Heavy Equipment Fleet Technician — Levels I–IV
About The Position
The City of Olathe is recruiting for a Diesel Mechanic / Heavy Equipment Fleet Technician to inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair the trucks, heavy equipment, and specialized vehicles that support City operations. Technicians may work on commercial trucks, loaders, backhoes, trailers, utility vehicles, and other fleet assets. Duties include preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, brake, steering, suspension, air, and drivetrain systems. This position is part of a four-level career progression of Fleet Maintenance Technician I, II, III and IV. The Fleet Maintenance Technician I performs skilled maintenance diagnostics and repairs to automotive, light and medium duty trucks, and various equipment such as but not limited to automobiles, trucks, tractors, and lawn mowers to ensure vehicles and equipment operate safely and efficiently.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED is required for all Technician levels.
- Valid driver’s license with a favorable driving record.
- A minimum of two years of training and/or experience in automotive and equipment maintenance and repair is required.
- Within six months of employment, a Class B commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement and a DOT medical certification must be obtained.
- Air conditioning refrigerant, recovery and recycling certification required.
Nice To Haves
- ASE Medium/Heavy Truck certifications.
- EVT certifications, where applicable.
- Experience diagnosing and repairing hydraulic and electrical systems.
- Hydraulic experience preferred.
- A certificate or diploma through an automobile mechanic trade school is preferred.
- Related technical or trade school, manufacturer training, military mechanical experience, and industry certifications may be considered when determining technician-level placement.
Responsibilities
- Inspects, diagnoses, maintains, and repairs trucks, heavy equipment, and specialized vehicles.
- Performs preventive maintenance and inspections on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
- Responds to emergency repairs and service calls on vehicles and equipment, including afterhours and snow emergencies.
- Analyzes vehicle and equipment failures; determines causes, recommends and/or completes repairs, including but not limited to engine, transmission, brake suspension, hydraulic and electrical systems using proper safety devices and procedures.
- Uses Fleet Software and other IT programs to maintain detailed records of repairs, equipment usage and condition.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- KPERS retirement upon hire
- 457 deferred compensation plan with up to a 3% employer match
- 11.5 paid holidays
- Vacation
- Personal leave
- Sick leave
- Up to eight weeks of paid parental leave
- Free onsite health and wellbeing services for employees and dependents
- $4,000 hiring bonus for eligible new hires
- City-provided tools, toolbox, diagnostic equipment, work apparel, and safety boots.
- Paid CDL training and support to obtain required endorsements after hire.
- Paid technical training, certification development, and advancement through Technician I–IV levels.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
