Fleet Technician I

City of Hendersonville • Hendersonville, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing work evaluating, servicing, maintaining, and repairing City vehicles and equipment. An employee in this class performs as an entry level technician within the City’s garage. Emphasis is placed on timely, reliable, efficient, and effective repairs while ensuring services provided meet department and industry standards. The employee conducts preventive maintenance and repairs on automotive, light and heavy equipment. Work includes the repair of gasoline and diesel engines, motors, brakes, electrical and hydraulic systems, and tires. Employees exercise judgement by diagnosing malfunctions of vehicles and equipment and determining necessary repairs. Employees are subject to hazards of automotive mechanics including working in both inside and outside environments, and exposure to various hazards such as noise, vibrations, moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, dust, mist, fumes, odors, and oil. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Fleet Shop Foreman and is evaluated on attainment of individual and department performance objectives, in compliance with safety requirements, visual inspections and positive feedback from other City staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency
• one (1) year of experience in automotive mechanics including the repair and maintenance of trucks, cars, backhoes, ditch diggers, and heavy-duty equipment such as tractors and large gasoline and diesel trucks and fire and police apparatus; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain a valid Class B Driver’s License within 6 months of hire
• Ability to obtain a valid Class B Driver’s License within 6 months of employment
• Ability to obtain A/C 609 Certification Within First Month of Employment
• Ability to obtain NC Inspection License within the first six months of employment
• Knowledge of the theory and processes of mechanical and hydraulic principles, motors, pumps, equipment, and materials used automotive equipment.
• Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of automotive, construction and specialty equipment and related terminology.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of automotive passenger cars, trucks, construction, and maintenance equipment such as drills, presses, lathes, grinders, micrometers, and brake relining and drum grinding machines.
• Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations as they apply to Fleet Maintenance.
• Knowledge of computer technology.
• Skills in the use and operation of tools and machinery in equipment repair work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, department personnel, and vendors.
• Ability to operate complex diagnostic and testing equipment and use test results to determine mechanical problems.
• Ability to develop and maintain accurate records of repair and service operations.
• Ability to interpret schematics, diagrams, and installation and repair charts and apply information to the work performed.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work on small engines.

Responsibilities

• Participates in repairs and replacement work, diagnostics, component fabrication and installation, quality control, and inspections.
• Applies knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical operating systems found in equipment and vehicles.
• Follows OSHA safety and divisional policies and procedures.
• Assists with reports on equipment maintenance and replacement of parts.
• Responds to road calls to determine the ability to service vehicles on site; participates in vehicle towing when necessary.
• Maintains accurate and recent records, provides analysis and recommendations to correct abnormal findings.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED