Fleet Service Technician II (Light Side Technician)

City of Midland•Tx, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Diagnoses, repairs and maintains city-wide heavy equipment. This role involves diagnosing equipment and vehicle malfunctions, estimating repair costs, and performing repairs on various systems including ignition, steering, engine control, electrical, heating, and air conditioning. The technician will also be responsible for repairing and replacing hydraulic components, performing state safety inspections, preparing new vehicles and equipment, and installing special equipment. The job requires reading electrical diagrams, manuals, and using software for diagnostic repairs. Emergency repairs may be needed outside of regular working hours. The role also includes maintaining shop facilities, equipment, tools, and grounds, as well as keeping records of work performed.

Requirements

Ability to effectively communicate with employees, management, and vendors in order to diagnose repairs and order materials for repair.
Knowledge of proper tools used in welding and fabricating parts and equipment.
Ability to safely use tools, vehicles, and equipment such as emissions and battery testers, electronic diagnostic equipment like a diesel laptop and brake lathes, bench grinders, lifts, overhead cranes, jacks, air conditioning and recovery systems, trucks, tractors, forklifts, and hand tools, air tools and welding and cutting torches.
Skill in reading and practical application of manuals, blueprints, and other similar specifications used by city departments.
Ability to read, measure, and calculate the types and sizes of materials needed and the ability to determine a reasonable amount of time that will be used in the actual fabrication process.
Strong mechanical knowledge.
High school diploma or GED required.
Valid Texas Class A CDL Driver's License within one year of employment.
Texas Department of Public Safety Inspector Certificate required within one year of employment.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree in automotive and diesel technology preferred.
One to three years of training as a mechanic or in a related field.

Responsibilities

Diagnoses equipment and vehicle malfunctions such as ignition, steering, engine control, electrical, heating, and air conditioning.
Estimates costs and repairs to specifications.
Repair and/or replace hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic lines, and pumps on tractors and sanitation equipment.
Performs state safety inspections on all city-wide vehicles.
Make ready all new vehicles and equipment.
Installs special equipment.
Reads electrical diagrams, manuals, and other specifications to make repairs.
Performs emergency repairs for various departments during and after regular working hours.
Cleans and maintains shop facilities, equipment, tools, and grounds.
Maintains records of work performed such as work orders, logs, historical information, and special written requests.