Fleet Technician III
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Fleet Technician III performs maintenance and repairs on heavy, off-road, snow-removal, and City fleet vehicles and equipment for the Municipal Services Department Central Garage. The role includes diagnosing and repairing systems and components, fabricating metal and sheet-metal repairs, conducting major engine and driveline repairs, and performing welding and cutting operations. The technician operates vehicles and equipment for diagnostics and delivery, and performs emergency field service on disabled or non-transportable equipment. Call-out repairs may be required 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including snow-removal and emergency vehicle repairs. The employee must furnish their own tools. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. An Automotive Trade School education or equivalent certification is preferred. The employee must have or obtain within six months a Class A State Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement and without a K restriction, as well as R-12/R-134a refrigerant certification. The employee must complete required NIMS training within the first six months. Missouri Vehicle Inspection License, ASE certifications, and EVT training may be required or obtained. Work is performed in a garage environment, with some outdoor work and exposure to extreme heat and cold, solvents, oils, greases, exhaust gases, chemical fumes, petroleum products, and moving mechanical parts and equipment. Regular working hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; call-outs may be required. The position is in the IBEW Maintenance & Clerical Bargaining Unit. Drug testing, a background check, physical abilities testing, and possibly additional testing are required for further consideration. The position is open until filled.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Five years of related job experience with demonstrable skills in general automotive maintenance and repair, heavy machinery maintenance and repair, and fire equipment maintenance and repair, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Must have or be able to obtain within six months a valid State Commercial Driver’s License, Class A, with air brake endorsement and without a K restriction.
- Must have or be able to obtain within six months R-12/R-134a refrigerant certification.
- Must complete required NIMS level training within the first six months of hire.
- Knowledge of vehicle and equipment repair methods; hand tools, shop equipment, computerized test equipment, emergency equipment maintenance and repair, metal fabrication, electrical systems, automotive and equipment mechanical trade practices, brazing, soldering and cutting techniques, record keeping, shop mathematics, occupational hazards and safety, hydraulics, pneumatics, computer operating systems, EPA regulations, and hazardous waste materials.
- Skill in operating shop tools and equipment, including presses, jacks, lifts, VOM meters, computer scan and diagnostic systems, grinding equipment, and TIG, MIG, ARC, and aluminum welding equipment.
- Skill in computer operations, quality control, typing, and safety practices.
- Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend automotive manuals and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
- Must furnish own tools.
- Must meet physical demands including adequate hearing to diagnose mechanical problems in a loud environment, close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Must undergo drug testing, a background check, and physical abilities testing; additional testing may be required.
- Must be able to perform required call-out repairs, including work as needed for snow removal and emergency vehicle repair.
Nice To Haves
- Automotive Trade School or equivalent certification.
- Missouri Vehicle Inspection License.
- ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications.
- EVT (Emergency Vehicle Technician) training.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair heavy equipment, off-road equipment, snow-removal equipment, and the City’s vehicle fleet.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair fleet systems and components, including hydraulic, suspension, exhaust, electrical, cooling, and fuel systems.
- Fabricate and repair equipment made of metal, including sheet-metal repairs and fabrication.
- Instruct the Parts Clerk on parts required for vehicle and equipment repairs.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform major engine and driveline repairs and rebuilding as directed.
- Perform welding, brazing, soldering, and cutting using oxy-fuel and plasma arc cutting systems.
- Operate vehicles and equipment to assist with diagnostics, and pick up and deliver vehicles and equipment.
- Diagnose and perform emergency field service on disabled equipment and service equipment that cannot be transported to the main shop.
- Perform call-out repairs as required, including snow-removal call-outs and emergency vehicle repairs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
