Fleet Maintenance Worker I/II

City of Milpitas, CA • Milpitas, CA

331d • $83,848 - $112,102

About The Position

The City of Milpitas is recruiting for a Fleet Maintenance Worker I/II. This is a great opportunity to grow your career in Fleet Maintenance. Come join an incredible team in a position that positively impacts the lives of City staff and residents! The Fleet Maintenance Worker I/II is responsible for performing routine preventative maintenance work including oil changes, tire rotations, fluid level checks, replacing filters, inspecting lights and wipers, perform routine lubrication, maintaining accurate records of work completed, with a progression to more complex repairs and troubleshooting at the Fleet Maintenance Worker II level. Fleet Maintenance Worker I is the entry-level class in the Fleet Maintenance class series, performing mechanical repair work of a routine to moderately complex nature under the guidance of more experienced staff. Fleet Maintenance Worker II is the full journey level class, performing the full range of duties with occasional instruction and providing guidance to less experienced staff.

Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Fleet Maintenance I: One year of experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive and other power mechanic equipment and tools.
• Fleet Maintenance II: One year of experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive and other power mechanic equipment and tools; One year of experience comparable to a Fleet Maintenance Worker I in the City of Milpitas.
• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate, valid California Driver's License.
• Class B with a Tanker endorsement within 11 months of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and procedures used in the overhaul, repair, and adjustment of gas and diesel powered equipment.
• Knowledge of operation and care of large and small gasoline and diesel engines.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques.

Responsibilities

• Make minor and major mechanical repairs to automotive, diesel and other power-driven equipment.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance work on automotive, diesel and other power-driven equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose, and locate mechanical difficulties on City automobiles, trucks, and a variety of diesel and gasoline powered maintenance and construction equipment.
• Determine extent of necessary repairs.
• Tune up engines, replacing ignition parts and cleaning and adjusting carburetors.
• Replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearings, oil seals, shock absorbers, brakes, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and related parts and equipment.
• Prepare and replace such components as generators, distributors, relays, lights, and switches.
• Overhaul coolant systems; replace hoses, radiators, belts, water pumps and thermostats.
• Check and repair mufflers and exhaust pipes.
• Prepare police vehicles for removal from service; remove police equipment.
• Provide emergency road service as necessary.
• Assist other mechanics in the performance of mechanical repairs as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 4% base salary increase when possessing an authorized license or certificate as outlined in the Incentive Pay section of the Milpitas Employees Association (MEA) MOU.
• Generous work/life balance with a schedule of 4, 10-hour days per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees