Fleet Services Technician I/II

Eastern Municipal Water District•Perris, CA

5d•$42 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Services Technician I/II position involves diagnosing, maintaining, repairing, and overhauling a wide variety of light and heavy-duty diesel, gasoline, electric, and natural gas-powered trucks, construction equipment, and automobiles. This role also includes installing and repairing vehicle-mounted equipment, operating various tools, and performing related duties. The Fleet Services Technician I is an entry-level role requiring close supervision, while the Fleet Services Technician II is a journey-level role requiring independent work and exercising judgment. Positions at the Tech II level may also perform back-up crane operator duties.

Requirements

Methods, techniques, parts, tools, and materials used in the overhaul, maintenance, and repair of light to heavy gasoline, natural gas, propane, electric and diesel-powered vehicles and related equipment, including automatic and manual transmissions, brakes, suspension and steering systems.
Operational characteristics of a diverse range of systems and components in light and heavy vehicles and equipment.
Methods and techniques of using specialized light and heavy vehicle and equipment diagnostic tools.
Operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand, power and shop tools, and equipment common to the field.
Shop mathematics.
Practices and procedures of shop and field welding including the operation of oxyacetylene and electric arc welding equipment; welding properties of various metals and alloys.
Lubrication systems, including oils and greases used in servicing and maintaining vehicles and equipment.
Methods, techniques, tools, and equipment used to align vehicles and equipment.
Safe working practices and safety equipment related to the work.
Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations in assigned areas of responsibility.
District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination including computer and software programs relevant to work.
Independently diagnose and repair a wide range of complex mechanical problems in both light and heavy-duty vehicles and construction equipment.
Operate and maintain a wide variety of hand, power and shop tools, and equipment used in the work, including boom cranes for those assigned to back-up crane operations.
Estimate necessary materials and equipment to complete assignments.
Prepare records and basic reports.
Read and interpret manuals, specifications, and drawings.
Use shop mathematics to make calculations.
Fabricate and repair a wide variety of metal parts, equipment, and tools.
Maintain logs and records.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Make sound independent judgments within established guidelines.
Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of light and heavy vehicles and construction equipment (Fleet Services Technician I).
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of light and heavy vehicles and construction equipment (Fleet Services Technician II).
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by specialized training in diesel or gasoline-powered mechanics.
Ability to obtain and maintain Forklift Operator Certification within one (1) year of date of hire.
A valid California Class A driver’s license, or a valid California Driver’s license with the ability to obtain a California Class A Driver’s License within one (1) year of date of hire, and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.
For those assigned to back-up crane operations as a condition of employment, participate in District provided training as needed and obtain and maintain crane operator certification by NCCO with TSS rating within 6 months of hire (Fleet Services Technician II).
For those not assigned to back-up crane operator, eight (8) minimum certifications in any combination of the following: Any Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in Automotive or Heavy Truck Repair. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Tank Inspector training and certification through Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVI) California Air Resource Board (CARB) approved Heavy Duty I/M tester certification Welder certification (Fleet Services Technician II).

Nice To Haves

Positions at the Fleet Services Technician I level may exercise some of these knowledge and abilities statements in a learning capacity.
Positions at the Fleet Services Technician I level may exercise some of these duties and responsibilities in a learning capacity.

Responsibilities

Diagnoses and performs major repairs and overhauls to light and heavy gasoline, propane, natural gas and diesel engines, involving inspection and replacement of broken or worn parts.
Inspects, troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, cleans, adjusts and installs fuel, ignition, electrical, and cooling systems.
Diagnoses and repairs hydraulic systems and associated power take-off equipment, transmission and anti-locking brake system electronic computer, heating systems, transmissions, transaxles, steering mechanisms, vehicle and equipment air brakes, air conditioning systems, and refrigerant retrofits.
Diagnoses and repairs all aspects of equipment and vehicles in the field, including emergencies and after-hours.
Installs and repairs vehicle mounted equipment such as electric cranes, hoists, hydraulic lift equipment, welders, and compressors; installs catalysts and particulates emission filter and operates communication software.
Performs preventive maintenance work on construction equipment, automobiles, light and heavy trucks, back-hoes, and other equipment; performs wheel alignments.
Performs welding work on vehicles, equipment and tools; fabricates metal parts for vehicles, equipment tools, tanks, plates, grates, etc.; straightens and repairs bent vehicles, equipment, and tools; fabricates and installs bumpers, tow bars, ladder racks, tool boxes, pipe railings, etc.
Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, and specifications; estimates labor, materials, and equipment required to complete assignments.
Repairs and rebuilds high-pressure water pumps, hoses, and controls at car washing facility, and other specialized pumps; repairs and replaces clutches, roll-up doors, vehicle body and chassis parts; rewires trailers and equipment; locates and repairs short circuits; repairs and replaces electric dash gauges.
Road tests vehicles; inspects vehicles in the shop and field; services, maintains, and repairs small engines; performs smog checks and certifies vehicles; repairs missing, modified, or non-functional emission control equipment.
May work in confined space (permit required) areas.
May provide training and instruction to lower-level employees.
Observes and complies with all District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Operates, maintains and performs minor repairs on mobile truck hydraulic cranes; performs heavy rigging functions according to standard safety procedures using wire ropes and slings (Fleet Technician II - back-up Crane Operator).
Safely performs specialized activities such as out-of-ordinary rigging and setting up cranes under potentially hazardous conditions (Fleet Technician II - back-up Crane Operator).
Transports heavy equipment such as manlifts, forklifts, piping, track hoe, pumps, etc. utilizing truck and trailer.
Operates and maintains shuttle truck when needed, and may be required to deliver fuel on an emergency basis.

Benefits

CalPERS Retirement: Classic Members: 2% at 55 benefit formula, employees pay the 7% contribution. New Members: 2% at 62 benefit formula, employees current contribution is 7.5%. EMWD does not participate in Social Security.
Retiree Medical Coverage provided through CalPERS with EMWD providing the PEMHCA minimum.
Deferred Compensation: Two programs are offered to employees: 401(a) – EMWD provides annual contributions of $1,180 and a 457 voluntary plan where EMWD provides a match to the 401(a) ranging from 4.5% to 6.0% of employee’s annual salary dependent upon CalPERS tier.
Medical Plans: Several health plans are offered, with EMWD currently contributing $2,739/month towards the premiums for employees and family; medical in-lieu is available with required proof of coverage.
Dental Plan: Full coverage for employees and family in the base plan at no cost with EMWD contributing up to $1,560 annually. Employees have the option to elect an enhanced plan with the employee paying the difference through voluntary payroll deductions.
Vision Plan: Full coverage for employees and family in the base plan at no cost with EMWD contributing up to $245 annually. Employees have the option to elect an enhanced plan with the employee paying the difference through voluntary payroll deductions.
Voluntary Plans: Health Care and Child/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, supplemental accident, cancer, critical illness, life and AD&D, pet and short-term disability insurance available through payroll deductions.
Life Insurance: Equal to annual salary up to a maximum of $250,000 at no cost. Employees may purchase up to an additional $500,000 in life insurance with EMWD paying 50% of the premium.
Paid Time Off (PTO): 176 hours per year, increasing after year 5 completed.
Holidays: 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays per year.
Bereavement Leave: up to 5 days.
Tuition Reimbursement: up to $6,198 annually.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Available to employees and their families.
Telecommute Opportunities: Available to qualifying employees on a case-by-case basis when operationally feasible and accordance with EMWD’s Telecommute Policy.
Alternative Work Schedule: Employees are provided opportunity to work a 4/10 or 9/80 work schedule dependent on position and operational needs.