Fleet Maintenance Technician - Heavy Duty / Diesel

City of Olathe•Waynesboro, VA

2d•$22 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Olathe is seeking qualified candidates for Heavy Duty Fleet Maintenance Technician I–IV positions to help maintain the vehicles and equipment that support essential City services. A $4,000 hiring bonus is available for eligible candidates. Heavy Duty Fleet Maintenance Technicians perform skilled maintenance, diagnostics, and repair work on the City’s heavy-duty vehicles and specialized equipment. This position supports essential City operations by keeping fleet assets safe, reliable, and ready for service. Work includes preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, brake, steering, suspension, and drivetrain systems. In municipal fleet maintenance, your work has a direct impact on essential City services every day. You are not just repairing vehicles and equipment—you are helping keep public works, utilities, emergency operations, and other city services operating safely and reliably for the community. Positions may be filled at the I, II, III, or IV level based on the selected candidate’s experience, training, certifications, and demonstrated ability. While core duties are generally consistent across levels, the complexity of work, degree of independent judgment, and minimum qualifications increase with each level. The Fleet Maintenance Technician uses their technical expertise to perform complex skilled maintenance, diagnostics and repairs to automotive, light, and medium duty trucks, and a wide variety of equipment such as but not limited to tractors and lawn mowers to ensure the vehicles and equipment operate safely and efficiently. This position is part of a four-level career progression of Fleet Maintenance Technician I, II, III and IV.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Valid driver’s license with a favorable driving record is required.
A minimum of three years of training and/or experience in Automotive and Equipment Maintenance and repair is required.
A class B commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement is required within 6 months of employment.
DOT medical certificate within the required timeframe
Air conditioning and refrigerant recovery/recycling certification at hire or within a specified period, depending on assignment
Ability to obtain a Kansas Class B CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements within six months of hire as a condition of continued employment

Nice To Haves

Related vocational or technical training may substitute for some experience or be considered qualifying preparation.
Related vocational or technical training preferred.
Technical training and job-related certifications preferred.
Advanced technical training and certifications strongly preferred.
ASE Medium/Heavy Truck certifications or other related industry certifications
EVT certifications, if applicable to the assignment
Experience diagnosing and repairing hydraulic and electrical systems
Hydraulic experience preferred.
Trade school is preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyzes vehicle and equipment failures; determines causes, recommends and/or completes repair solutions including but not limited to engine, transmission, brake suspension, hydraulic and electric repairs using proper safety devices and procedures.
Performs routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks to prevent breakdowns and extend the lifespan of vehicles and equipment.
Performs equipment installation, fabrication, welding, and acetylene cutting for all types of vehicles and equipment.
Responds to emergency repairs and service calls on vehicles and equipment including afterhours calls.
Maintains accurate and detailed records; reports on repairs performed, equipment usage and condition.