Fleet Technician II

City of Independence•Independence, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, diagnoses and repairs automotive systems and components. Inspects automobiles, trucks, and related equipment to locate and determine the extent of necessary overhaul or repair. Diagnoses and performs repairs on fleet, including but not limited to hydraulic, suspension, exhaust, electrical, cooling, fuel, electrical, and component repairs. Fabricates repairs and maintains a wide variety of equipment constructed of metal, including sheet metal repairs and fabrication. Instructs Parts Clerk on parts required to repair vehicle/equipment. Performs call-out repairs 24 hours a day, seven days a week as required and must be able to work as needed for snow removal call-out and emergency vehicle repair. Must furnish own tools.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; automotive trade school or equivalent preferred.
Five (5) years related job experience with demonstrable skills in general automotive maintenance and repair; or any combination of education, training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Must have or be able to obtain within six (6) months a Valid State Commercial Driver’s License – Class A with air brake endorsement without K restriction.
May be required to obtain a Missouri Vehicle Inspection License, ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications, EVT (Emergency Vehicle Technician) training or ability to obtain.
Must complete required NIMS level training within first six (6) months of hire.
Knowledge of operations and procedures of automotive repair facilities.
Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment and tools used in vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of various electrical systems of gasoline and diesel engines.
Knowledge of standard practices, equipment and tools of the automotive and equipment mechanical trade.
Knowledge of principles and practices of gasoline and diesel engine repair and maintenance.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of welding and fabrication.
Knowledge of basic principles of record keeping.
Knowledge of shop mathematics.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety.
Knowledge of electrical/hydraulics schematics.
Working knowledge of automotive equipment operations.
Knowledge of computer applications related to the work and personal safety equipment and supplies.
Skilled in diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing vehicles and equipment.
Skilled in estimating time and materials needed for work.
Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend automotive manuals.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Frequently required to sit and talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to walk or stand for long periods.
Must have adequate hearing ability to diagnose mechanical problems in a loud environment.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Automotive trade school or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnoses and repairs automotive systems and components.
Inspects automobiles, trucks and related equipment to locate and determine the extent of necessary overhaul or repair.
Diagnoses and performs repairs on fleet, including but not limited to hydraulic, suspension, exhaust, electrical, cooling, fuel, electrical and component repairs.
Fabricates repairs and maintains a wide variety of equipment constructed of metal including sheet metal repairs and fabrication.
Instructs Parts Clerk on parts required to repair vehicle/equipment.
Performs call-out repairs 24 hours a day, seven days a week as required.
Works as needed for snow removal call-out and emergency vehicle repair.