Fleet Technician I, II, III

City of Bellingham • City of Bellingham, WA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a team that keeps the City of Bellingham moving forward every day! As a Fleet Technician, you'll handle diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of fleet vehicles, including emergency response vehicles, heavy equipment, and electric vehicles. This your opportunity to make an impact, grow your skills, and be part of a crew that takes pride in keeping the city in motion. The Fleet Technician I, II, III series performs progressively responsible, multi-discipline, diagnostic, maintenance and repair of City of Bellingham Fleet vehicles and equipment. Responsible for administrative reporting and customer service activities. Participates in quality assurance activities and vehicle make ready installations. May be called out for emergency work. Attention to safety, protection of personnel and equipment is essential to work. WHY JOIN OUR TEAM? Joining the City of Bellingham means becoming a part of a team that believes our greatest impact comes from working together with purpose, humility and a shared commitment to our community. Every employee contributes to delivering meaningful results for the people who live, work and visit here. We value people who approach challenges with curiosity, respect and collaboration. If you are motivated by building a career in public service, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License and good driving record.
• Candidates must submit a three (3) year driving abstract prior to hire.
• Ability to secure a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within one year of hire and maintain for duration of employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to hire.
• This position is also subject to drug testing requirements of the Federal Department of Transportation.
• Must be able to report for emergency call-out and serve on standby in accordance with bargaining unit agreement.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in: Advanced electronic systems; Complex hydraulic, air, and electronic diagnostics.
• Comprehensive use of computers, various diagnostic equipment to include digital scopes, and scan tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs progressively responsible preventative, corrective, rebuild, inspection, diagnostic, fabrication and special project maintenance for City of Bellingham Fleet vehicles and equipment including police, fire, emergency service vehicles, automobiles, trucks, utility equipment, park equipment, small motors and transit vehicles.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, adjusts, repairs, rebuilds, or installs components on a variety of vehicles and equipment requiring skilled maintenance and safe work methods.
• Performs skilled automotive or heavy-duty or specialized equipment diagnostics, electrical, and repair functions for electronic systems or engine, transmission, differential, air systems, and hydraulic systems.
• Performs customer service tasks such as ongoing communications with customer staff, operators, and vendors; promptly responds to telephone calls and completes notification forms.
• Participates in planning and contributes to team quality assurance problem solving efforts.
• Performs general maintenance related functions such as: lubricating vehicle/equipment, installing batteries, detailing vehicles, doing cleanup, or assisting the Fleet Services Specialist in identifying and performing make ready/make sale functions.
• Operates mechanical tools, shop computers, and other equipment such as: hoists, jacks, tire changers, power & hand tools, diagnostic instruments, and other specialized automotive tools while observing safe working practices and procedures.
• Receives training in a variety of maintenance and repair tasks, parts procurement, safety practices, customer service, administration, and trade skills applied in the Fleet Maintenance Facility to improve knowledge and skills.
• Shares work experience and formal training with co-workers.
• Enters and updates work orders and other maintenance records related to daily activities within the City’s asset management system.
• Performs other administrative tasks as needed.
• Assists in training lower classified staff as assigned.
• Assists the Fleet Technician IV and Fleet Technician V in special projects as assigned.
• Performs related duties of similar nature or level within the scope of the classification.
• May work weekend, holiday or emergency shifts independently with and without supervision.
• Responds to after-hours callouts when required.

Benefits

• 10 hours of vacation leave per month, with increased accrual over time
• 12 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
• 8 hours sick leave accrued monthly
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts and medical insurance opt-out program
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Washington State Retirement plan (DRS) for retirement security
• Optional 457 deferred compensation (Retirement Savings Plan) with employer match

What This Job Offers

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