Fleet Maintenance Technician Trainee

City of El Paso•Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, attend and complete classroom and on-the-job training in a variety of automotive and heavy equipment preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and other shop-related services. This is an unclassified contract position. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

Requirements

MOS Code: 3521 (Marine Corps), 730B (Navy), 739 (Navy)
High School Diploma or GED or higher and completion of an industry-specific training, vocational, or certification program through a vocational school, trade school, technical school, or vocational instruction program.
Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state by time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Upon successful completion of a City of El Paso Fleet Maintenance trainee on-the-job training program, the trainee will be qualified for a regular Fleet Maintenance Technician position.
Some positions may require a Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or equivalent from another state.
Some positions may require Environmental Protection Agency certification for refrigerant recycling and recovery within six (6) months of appointment.
Some positions may be required to obtain and maintain Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification within six (6) months of appointment.
Some positions may be required to obtain and maintain a Texas State Vehicle Inspector License Certification within six (6) months of appointment.

Responsibilities

Attend and successfully complete classroom sessions and field training to gain knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of a Fleet Maintenance Technician.
Learn to repair, recondition, and maintain a variety of trucks, automobiles, buses, and other City vehicles and equipment with gasoline, diesel, or alternative fueled internal combustion engines.
Perform regularly scheduled, emergency repair, and/or preventative maintenance work under the guidance of Fleet Maintenance staff.
Learn to assess, diagnose, analyze, and undertake overhaul repair, maintenance, and upkeep tasks required based on work orders.
Identify parts, supplies, and materials needed.
Learn to remove, inspect, install, and replace a variety of parts and components.
Attend field training to learn how to test and validate repairs and maintenance work.
Learn how to determine compliance with established repair, maintenance, and upkeep standards, operations, and expectations.
Update and maintain files, records, logs, and reports.
Maintain cleanliness of work area and tools.