Fleet Vehicle and Equipment Technician I (FLEX)

Las Vegas Valley Water District•Ranch, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs skilled journey-level duties in the servicing, maintenance and repair of District-owned automobiles, light to heavy vehicles, construction equipment and a wide variety of other equipment assets; inspects, diagnoses, repairs and adjusts engines and related vehicle systems and components; operates a variety of hand and power tools and shop equipment and machinery; and performs related duties as assigned. This position is a flex position. Candidates will be hired in at a level I, with a starting salary of $35.22 hourly. After a 6–24-month period, the selected candidate will be evaluated to determine if they meet the criteria to flex to a level II, with a starting salary of $40.75 hourly.

Requirements

One year of journey-level experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and/or construction equipment.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and techniques used in the maintenance and repair of a diverse fleet of light to heavy vehicles, construction equipment, trailers and a variety of other motorized equipment assets.
Knowledge of diagnostic scan tools and software applicable to multiple vehicle/equipment manufacturers.
Knowledge of methods and techniques for obtaining effective operator input on vehicle drivability and operational problems.
Knowledge of operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand and power shop tools and equipment common to the field.
Knowledge of MIG/TIG and arc welding equipment, welding properties and work processes applicable to assigned duties.
Knowledge of shop mathematics.
Knowledge of emission testing equipment and applicable standards.
Knowledge of occupational hazards, standard safety precautions and safe work methods applicable to assigned duties.
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the handling and disposal of hazardous waste and clean air requirements.
Knowledge of methods, procedures and software applications used in ordering parts and materials.
Knowledge of use and operation of District enterprise fleet management systems applicable to the work.
Ability to diagnose, service, maintain and repair a wide variety of gasoline, diesel, hybrid, hybrid-electric, compressed natural gas and propane powered automobiles, light to heavy duty trucks and construction equipment.
Ability to use scan tools, manufacturer diagnostic software, digital multi-meters, manufacturer manuals, other equipment service information and operator input to proficiently diagnose vehicle and equipment system problems and estimate repair costs and time.
Ability to safely use and maintain shop hand tools, power tools, equipment and machinery.
Ability to use independent judgment and initiative in organizing work and setting priorities.
Ability to evaluate alternatives and recommend proper courses of action.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, use of both eyes and the ability to adjust focus.
Must use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret highly technical data, information and documents; analyze and solve detailed technical problems; perform highly detailed work; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret conditions and situations; learn and apply new information and skills; work under changing, intensive deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with supervisors, coworkers, other District staff, vendors and the public.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of appropriate trade school or technical course work in diesel- or gasoline-powered mechanics may be substituted for the required experience.
Class A Drivers' License
Certifications pertaining to the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment is Highly desirable.
Master Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in automotive or heavy-duty trucks or the ability to obtain Master Certification within 6 months from date of hire.
A 1G Emission Inspector Certification with diesel endorsement issued by the State of Nevada.
An EPA Section 609 Refrigerant and Recycling certification.
A valid forklift operator certification or the ability to obtain one within six months from date of hire.
UST ABC operator certification or the ability to obtain one within six months from date of hire.
A valid Class A Nevada driver’s license with HAZMAT and tanker endorsements and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.

Responsibilities

Performs skilled journey-level duties in the servicing, maintenance and repair of District-owned automobiles, light to heavy vehicles, construction equipment and a wide variety of other equipment assets.
Inspects, diagnoses, repairs and adjusts engines and related vehicle systems and components.
Operates a variety of hand and power tools and shop equipment and machinery.
Performs related duties as assigned.