Fleet Services Mechanic

City of Eden Prairie • Eden Prairie, MN

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Services Mechanic operates, repairs, sets up, and maintains City vehicles and equipment. In addition, this position provides advice on equipment conditions for replacement and responds to any emergency situations as needed. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are: Specializes in either light duty or heavy equipment. Performs diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and major repairs to multiple component systems including engines, drive trains, brakes, electrical, and all associated computer controls. Diagnoses and repairs hydraulic systems. Performs welding and minor fabrication. Acts as a mentor to new employees and provides on the job training to seasonal staff and monitors their performance as required. Leads projects as directed. Maintains accurate and complete records of all maintenance activities, identifies parts, and supplies required using fleet management software. Required to report for all Public Works snow-clearing efforts, as needed. While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

Requirements

• Associates degree or two-year technical certificate in a related field or a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience is required.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-Class B minimum) with air brakes and tanker endorsements or able to obtain within 11 months of hire is required.
• State of MN D.O.T. Certified Commercial Vehicle Inspector or obtain certification within six months of employment is required.
• Must have the ability to lift/carry/pull at least 50 pounds frequently, 50-75 pounds occasionally.
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment.
• Pre-employment processes for this position include professional reference checks, background check, driver’s license check (must have valid driver's license and excellent driving record), CDL process (if applicable), pre-employment physical exam, work history verification and education verification.

Nice To Haves

• Emergency vehicle upfitting and repair experience is preferred.
• Heavy trucks, electric vehicle knowledge, and diesel experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Specializes in either light duty or heavy equipment.
• Performs diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and major repairs to multiple component systems including engines, drive trains, brakes, electrical, and all associated computer controls.
• Diagnoses and repairs hydraulic systems.
• Performs welding and minor fabrication.
• Acts as a mentor to new employees and provides on the job training to seasonal staff and monitors their performance as required.
• Leads projects as directed.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of all maintenance activities, identifies parts, and supplies required using fleet management software.
• Required to report for all Public Works snow-clearing efforts, as needed.

Benefits

• Eligible for additional premium pay for snow team seasonal disruption pay per the union Local 49 contract.
• License and certification costs funded through the City.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree