Fleet Technician & Senior Fleet Technician
About The Position
Dakota County Fleet Management is hiring at either the Fleet Technician or Senior Fleet Technician level. The position diagnoses, repairs, and services mechanical, electronic, air, hydraulic, hybrid, police, and computer systems in vehicles and equipment to ensure safe and proper operation. Fleet services support countywide assets and outside agencies. Work is performed under general supervision and evaluated on efficiency and application of procedures. Senior Fleet Technicians may serve as Fleet Supervisor when the Fleet Supervisor is absent. The Fleet Technician role performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses failures, repairs equipment, handles emergency field repairs, documents work, conducts regulated inspections, and supports vehicle setup, inventory, and technical assistance. The position is full-time and in person at the Empire Maintenance Facility in Empire, Minnesota, Monday through Friday during regular business hours, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Requirements
- Meet the minimum qualifications by the hire date through one of the following: an associate degree or two-year technical certificate in fleet maintenance and repair, plus one year of relevant technician experience; a one-year technical certificate in fleet maintenance and repair, plus two years of relevant technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling three years.
- Have a valid driver's license.
- Obtain within six months of hire a valid Class B commercial driver's license with air-brake endorsement.
- Obtain within six months of hire First Aid training through the EDGE program.
- Obtain within six months of hire OSHA fork truck operator certification.
- Obtain within six months of hire OSHA aerial platform operator certification.
- Obtain within six months of hire two ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications.
- Effectively follow directions and communicate professionally, orally and in writing.
- Comprehend written materials and verbal instructions and make decisions based on them.
- Exercise initiative, discretion, trust, and independent judgment.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, vendors, other municipal agencies, and the public.
- Operate diagnostic and test equipment to determine equipment malfunctions and operate various types of light and heavy equipment.
- Perform strenuous daily work requiring physical strength and coordination.
- Have extensive knowledge of gasoline, diesel, hybrid, electric, and alternative-fuel systems, and mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, snow equipment, police, and computer systems used in county fleet equipment.
- Comprehend emerging technologies and apply that knowledge to repair procedures.
- Use electric, air, and hand tools, computerized testing equipment, welding equipment, and torching equipment, including selecting appropriate material types and thicknesses.
- Demonstrate attention to detail, logical thinking, organization, and prioritization; organize work effectively, manage multiple tasks, and adapt to changing work demands.
Nice To Haves
- Valid Class A commercial driver's license with combination air-brake and tanker endorsement.
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency underground tank Class B Operator certification.
- DOT Commercial Vehicle Inspector certification number.
- ASE Master certification in Automotive and Medium/Heavy Truck.
Responsibilities
- Conduct preventive maintenance, failure diagnosis, and repairs on small equipment, attachments, vehicles, and light trucks, including engine, transmission, axle, suspension, hydraulic, pneumatic, cooling, brake, fuel, electrical, computer, air, hybrid, electric vehicle, snow equipment, and police systems.
- Document repairs, parts, labor costs, vehicle numbers, and other required information in fleet information systems, and communicate with the supervisor about potential improvements to work procedures.
- Perform emergency field repairs to return equipment to operation or transport it to the shop for permanent repair.
- Perform metalworking, welding, and cutting for repairs and fabrication using steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
- Conduct required regulated inspections and test county and non-county vehicles, trucks, and equipment to ensure safe and proper operation.
- Inspect, repair, and adjust fuel islands at county-owned facilities, and instruct county and non-county staff in their proper use.
- Assist with pre-delivery and setup of new vehicles and equipment, including modifications to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity.
- Help maintain repair-parts, oil, and fuel inventories, including purchasing and restocking.
- Stay current with industry standards and repair procedures and provide technical assistance to county and non-county staff on fleet operations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.
- Excellent work-life balance.
- Generous paid time off, accruing from four weeks per year.
- Eleven paid holidays each year.
- Pension with a generous employer contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
