Senior Fleet Services Technician

City of Culver City•Culver City, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

THE CITY Culver City is a dynamic, full-service Charter City where creativity, diversity, and innovation shape how public service is delivered. Serving approximately 40,000 residents, the City combines a vibrant, walkable community with a strong commitment to sustainability and inclusive growth. Backed by a $370 million budget and a workforce of over 800 employees, Culver City provides a full range of municipal services that directly impact daily life. As the City continues to invest in infrastructure, housing, mobility, and essential services, this is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization driving meaningful community impact. Culver City offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. To learn more, please refer to the Culver City Employee Association MOU (Download PDF reader) and the City’s Benefits Overview Guide . THE POSITION Senior Fleet Services Technician – Transportation Department The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

Requirements

Completion of high school
Three (3) years of journey level experience repairing and maintaining a variety of light, medium, and heavy motorized equipment
Possession of a valid California Class B driver's license with a passenger transportation endorsement.
A class B permit will be accepted for the first 90 days of appointment.
At time of hire, must provide own tools of type and quantity necessary for journey-level vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.
Candidates must pass a pre-employment medical examination, which will include a drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Experience with alternative fuels is desirable.

Responsibilities

Conducts preventive maintenance inspections and repairs on motorized and non-motorized vehicles and equipment using analyzers, pressure gauges, chassis charts, and factory manuals for all types of diesel and gasoline powered vehicles.
Troubleshoots and repairs all electrical problems, including complete diagnosis of electronic and computer controlled systems.
Reads and understands vehicle maintenance manuals and appropriate electrical schematics including computer flow charts and graphs.
Troubleshoots, monitors and repairs all types of hydraulic systems.
Implements hydraulic flow charts, overhaul and repair procedures for hydrostatic drive systems including cylinders, pumps, and all related components.
Troubleshoots, inspects and repairs drive lines including manual transmission, clutches, front wheel drive components, C-V joints and differentials; services and repairs automatic transmission, transmission axles, and transverse types of transmissions.
Troubleshoots, inspects and repairs steering systems including power steering units, gear boxes under suspension components, rack and pinion alignments, and McPherson types of suspension.
Inspects, troubleshoots and diagnoses all types of diesel, gas and alternative fuels, such as compressed natural gas (CNG) engines; performs major and minor repairs, overhauls, and adjustments including repairing and overhauling automatic and manual transmissions and clutches.
Troubleshoots, inspects, and repairs all types of fuel systems including fuel injection, injection pumps, and all related electronic and non-electronic components.
Performs all aspects of cooling system repairs, including but not limited to: proper system diagnoses, water pumps, radiator, thermostat, and all related cooling system components, including engine related problems.
Troubleshoots, inspects, and repairs ignition systems including computerized electronic, diesel, and all other related ignition systems.
Troubleshoots, inspects, and repairs brake systems including hydraulic vacuum and pneumatic using the proper diagnostic tools and equipment.
Troubleshoots and repairs charging and starting systems including proper diagnosis of voltage and amperage readings and battery conditions.
Troubleshoots and repairs air conditioning and heater systems including diagnosis of compressors, thermostats and climate control, vacuum control and computer ventilation control systems.
Practices safe work habits; promotes motivation and morale among subordinates.
Performs machinist and fabrication work including welding.
Monitors daily time entry sheets, the use of all maintenance manuals, and computer based maintenance repair work orders