FLEET MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II (HEAVY DUTY)

City of Buckey, AZ•Buckeye, AZ

43d•$56,680 - $85,030•Onsite

About The Position

Our Vision: We aspire to be the community of limitless possibilities. Our Mission is to provide exceptional services for a safe, thriving community, while honoring our history and innovating for the future. Embrace the New - Do Right - Lend a Hand - Find a Way - Enjoy our Work - Celebrate Uniqueness Our Benefits The City of Buckeye provides an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees. This includes health, dental, vision, life, pet insurance, as well as wellness incentives. Coverage begins the first day of the month following the start of your employment. Vacation & Sick Leave At the City of Buckeye, we understand the vital role that vacation time plays in supporting the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of our employees. Vacation and sick leave accruals begin on the first day of employment and may be used upon accrual. Additionally, employees receive credit towards vacation leave accruals for years of service with other public sector retirement systems nationwide (not including Federal service). Holidays The City of Buckeye observes eleven holidays per year: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Retirement This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 12%, per fiscal year. 2 GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision performs skilled mechanical/technical work in the maintenance and repair on a variety of automotive, public safety, and heavy-duty equipment and vehicles.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED and four (4) years of specialized experience in vehicle maintenance and repairs; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Master Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Automotive and Level I EVT certification, including ASE T4, T5 and EVT F1 and F2 required at time of hire.
Knowledge of: Hazards and safety precautions of a fleet technician
Knowledge of: Methods, materials and practices of a fleet technician
Knowledge of: Water hydraulics (including water pumps, valves, governors and relief valve systems)
Knowledge of: Mig, tig and arc welding fabrication
Knowledge of: Daily use of fleet management information systems in daily activities
Knowledge of: City and Fleet policies and procedures
Knowledge of: Advanced principles and practices of vehicle and equipment repair and service procedures
Knowledge of: Safety standards and practices in a shop environment
Knowledge of: Procedures and methods used in the maintenance/repair of diesel fire engines, pumps and aerial type equipment
Knowledge of: Firefighting equipment and apparatus
Knowledge of: Firefighting methods and maintenance practices
Knowledge of: Principles of all types of fire apparatus electronic control systems
Knowledge of: Procedures and methods of aerial ladder and hydraulic maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair
Skill in & Ability to: Working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments
Skill in & Ability to: Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands
Skill in & Ability to: Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software
Skill in & Ability to: Work independently, as well as cooperatively in a team environment
Skill in & Ability to: Lead an effective team focused on quality of work and exceptional customer service
Skill in & Ability to: Diagnose complex problems, identify solutions, and implement as appropriate
Skill in & Ability to: Diagnose and repair automotive vehicles and equipment
Skill in & Ability to: Work under pressure, interruptions, and changing priorities
Skill in & Ability to: Work safely with power tools, welders and high-pressure testing equipment when testing air condition, coolant, fuel and hydraulic systems.
Skill in & Ability to: Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Skill in & Ability to: Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work
Skill in & Ability to: Diagnose and repair heavy duty/public safety vehicles and equipment
Possession of a valid Arizona Commercial Driver's License
must maintain required certifications
must provide own tools.

Responsibilities

Utilizes diagnostic test equipment to test equipment and assess performance.
Solves complex computer-controlled systems, drivability and electrical problems.
Inspects, maintains and repairs various automotive equipment.
Diagnoses and repairs of major component systems such as engine (gas/diesel), transmission (automatic/manual), differentials, brakes (automotive/heavy duty to include air, abs and hydraulic) and sub-systems relating to drive ability, electrical system, fuel systems, hydraulic systems and comfort control systems
Installs auxiliary equipment and emergency lighting
Maintains records of repairs made, work orders and time worked in fleet management information system (FMIS).
Orders parts as needed, enters data into computer system, maintains records of parts requisitions, inventory and work orders
Maintains a clean and organized work environment with focus on workplace safety and compliance with safety and health standards for injury prevention; effectively utilize personal protective equipment (PPE)
Inspects, maintains and repairs various specialized fire apparatus equipment.
Inspects, repairs, replaces, mounts/balances heavy duty tires.
Performs other duties as assigned