Fleet Technician I: Diesel Diagnostics & Repairs

Town of Smyrna, Delaware; Of; On-site; TRY 1,482,000 - 1,684,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Smyrna, Delaware is seeking a Fleet Technician I to perform maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs on cars, trucks, and off‑road equipment in a safe, efficient, and customer‑focused manner. You will also maintain smaller engines and follow manufacturer guidelines to ensure reliability and safety.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, the ability to lift up to 100 lbs, and a commitment to safety. Training and advancement opportunities are provided within a supportive municipal fleet

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4 years' related experience as a vehicle or HD truck technician.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and lift up to 100 lbs.
• Willingness to work in a shop environment and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair work on vehicles such as breakdowns, malfunctions and emergency roadside repair in a safe, efficient, and quality manner.
• Perform operation tests prior to repairs to verify complaints.
• Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repairs to manufacturers specifications including engines, transmissions and clutches, suspension and steering, fuel and ignition (gas and diesel), electrical systems, brakes, and HVAC systems.
• Follow paper‑flow procedures including documenting correct mileage/hours, save and tag all warranty and core parts, document all repairs on work orders.
• Perform final operational test on all vehicles to quality‑check all repairs.
• Perform required inspections and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment to maximize safety, productivity, and life of the unit.
• DOT inspections.

Skills

4 years' experience

Engines and controls

Transmissions and controls

Brakes and suspensions

hydraulics and ANSI A92.2

Diagnose electrical systems

Welding and cutting

DOT inspections

Operate backhoes/tractors

Safety protocols

Manual labor

Attendance

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Town of Smyrna, Delaware is seeking a Fleet Technician I to perform maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs on cars, trucks, and off‑road equipment in a safe, efficient, and customer‑focused manner. You will also maintain smaller engines and follow manufacturer guidelines to ensure reliability and safety.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, the ability to lift up to 100 lbs, and a commitment to safety. Training and advancement opportunities are provided within a supportive municipal fleet