Fleet Services Automotive Specialist II - Heavy-Duty

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

46d • $23 - $31

About The Position

The Fleet Services Automotive Specialist II - Heavy-Duty position resides in the Fleet Services Department providing journey-level maintenance, repair, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of medium/heavy duty gas and diesel and off-road equipment. Accountable for activities and ensures services comply with written procedures and industry standards. This classification differs from the Fleet Services Automotive Specialist IV which leads, trains, and may supervise assigned staff, and is responsible for more complex activities. CDL Required

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate AND two years of experience maintaining and repairing medium/heavy duty gas and diesel vehicles and off-road equipment.
• OR: One year with Pima County in a Fleet Services Automotive Technician II (Heavy-Duty) position.
• Valid driver's license is required at the time of application.
• Valid AZ driver's license is required at time of appointment.
• This position requires a valid Arizona Class D driver’s license at the time of application or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation.
• A valid Arizona commercial driver's license (CDL), Class A, Class B, or Class C with appropriate endorsements is required.
• For these positions, failure to maintain the required CDL may be grounds for termination.
• Positions requiring a CDL are also subject to applicable State of Arizona and federal standards, rules, and regulations on physical requirements including drug and alcohol testing.
• Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum four (4) years of recent (within the last seven (7) years) experience and knowledge of examining and locating mechanical defects, performing minor and major mechanical repairs, and testing the completeness of all repairs of on-road heavy trucks or off-road heavy equipment.
• Minimum four (4) years of recent (within the last seven (7) years) experience and knowledge of diagnosing and repairing all major systems of on-road heavy trucks or off-road heavy equipment, including but not limited to IHC, Cummins, Detroit, Cat, Mercedes, and Mack engines, air brake systems, heavy-duty electrical systems, PTO systems, hydraulic systems, axle/differential systems, and Allison transmissions.
• Experience with government fleet maintenance or repair.
• Minimum three (3) ASE certifications in heavy truck series or ADEQ Emission certification, and CDL.
• Experience using various software applications such as a fleet management system, Excel, Word, Outlook, diagnostic tools, and heavy equipment/machinery.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine preventative maintenance on medium/heavy duty gas and diesel vehicles and off-road equipment
• Conducts daily inspections of the service bay ensuring a clean and safe work environment
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties
• Operates tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures
• Inspects and replaces electrical components such as batteries, light bulbs, and switches
• Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives, adjusting controls, and updating systems
• Updates vehicle repair and maintenance records using electronic fleet management software
• Complies with state vehicle emission program standards
• Upfits vehicles with auxiliary equipment such as emergency lighting, winches, and toolboxes
• Inspects and replaces wearable mechanical components such as cutting edges and brooms
• Maintains and repairs hydraulic systems, routes and replaces hydraulic lines, and performs quality control for leaks and proper operation
• Troubleshoots and repairs air brakes systems
• Performs fabrication and welding using arc, wire feed, stick, and gas
• Performs complex repairs on medium/heavy duty gas and diesel vehicles and off-road equipment
• Troubleshoots complex electrical systems
• Coaches/mentors junior technicians

Benefits

• Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
• Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
• Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees