Automotive Fleet Technician 2 (DWSD)

City of Detroit; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Detroit seeks an Automotive Fleet Technician to perform service and preventive maintenance on fleet vehicles and heavy equipment used in its operations across multiple facilities.

Responsibilities include road testing, PPE compliance, and maintaining maintenance records; a Michigan CDL is required, with readiness to drive in diverse conditions and train others as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of high school with auto repair courses or equivalent service.
• Specialty Mechanic License required.
• Experience with heavy machinery repair and maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Road test vehicles and inspect parts and engines.
• Maintain safety and PPE compliance during work.
• Train staff on job duties and equipment use.
• Operate tow trucks to service and retrieve disabled vehicles.

Skills

Automotive repairs

Diesel engines

Preventive maintenance

Road testing

Safety procedures

Maintenance software

Education

Two years of high school with auto repair courses

Specialty Mechanic License

Tools

Heavy equipment tools

Job description

Introduction

This is not a Civil Service Position. DWSD employees are subject to provisions of Court Orders entered in United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, Case No. 77-71100 with regard to certain terms and conditions of employment. DWSD does not honor reversion rights for internal candidates.

Applicants for open positions at the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

SUMMARY

The Automotive Fleet Technician makes service repairs and performs maintenance on one or more makes of automotive equipment including but not limited to fleet vehicles, dump trucks, backhoes, vactors, sweepers, flushers, bulldozers, and tractors used in daily operations at various facilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Perform preventive maintenance on fleet vehicles and equipment such as changing oil, repairing or replacing tires, lubing chassis, changing air and fuels filters, checking fluids. Complete inspections of parts and engines for abnormalities. Road test vehicles, perform routine maintenance on various equipment such as pumps, compressors, generators, etc. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE). A valid Michigan Commercial Driver’s License and the ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrain. Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties. Provide on the job training.

RELATED JOB FUNCTIONS

Regularly inspect the working conditions and maintain the cleanliness of equipment and surrounding areas. Handle inventory control by maintaining purchased items, open orders, back orders and repair orders. Complete scheduled preventative maintenance on tools and equipment. Perform related work duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF

• All automotive repairs
• Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Receiving, warehouse/inventory, and service contracting procedures and applications/systems
• Tools, materials, methods and practices used to repair heavy machinery and equipment

SKILL TO

• Initiate and complete repairs on various vehicles and equipment
• Use basic technology
• Exercise proficiency on various job duties as well as all the equipment used on the job
• Effectively query and generate work orders and to maintain and update various databases and automated records
• Replace and repair major equipment and vehicles

ABILITY TO

• Effectively utilize appropriate security and safety equipment and procedures
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Create, plan, schedule and close work orders
• Communicate frequently with team members and other units across the Department about process, equipment or potential problems
• Develop proficiency in unit specific operations and software
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Perform preventative maintenance
• Deliver equipment to various job sites
• Maintain appearance by washing exterior and cleaning interior of vehicles
• Assist in setting priorities for work assignments
• Exercise judgment to resolve unusual problems
• Maintain vehicle inventory
• Maintain preventive maintenance records
• Perform scheduled maintenance by changing tires, headlights, batteries, replacing worn or damaged parts, changing oil and fluids and checking emission systems
• Some experience in repairing automotive equipment, reasonable familiarity with engine and chassis units and general auto repair work
• Oversee supplies and vehicle equipment
• Conduct road test of vehicles to locate and identify nature of defects or malfunctions and assure that repairs and adjustments have corrected the defect or malfunction
• Repair damaged parts
• Provide on the job training
• Operate tow trucks to service, repair and retrieve disabled vehicles in the field

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry)

• Education equivalent to completion of two (2) years in and preferably graduation from a four (4) year trade or vocational high school with courses in general shop and automotive repair OR equivalent years of service
• Specialty Mechanic License

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This position requires physical ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear see, and perform repetitive motions; visually inspect equipment and processes at any time of the day or night, pass vision, personal protective equipment; perform a variety of laboring tasks involving carrying, stacking, hitting, pushing, pulling and other efforts requiring considerable physical strength and stamina.

Environmental Working Requirements

Work is performed in the shop or the field and requires the ability to work in all conditions involving exposure to outside elements and seasonal weather. Work may be performed in confined spaces, hazardous areas that require respiratory protection and personal protective equipment (PPE), and under slippery and wet conditions.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Michigan Driver’s License
• Temporary Instruction Permit (TIP)
• CDL preferred
• Diesel Experience Preferred

Ability to work irregular hours, to commute to DWSD facilities and work sites, and respond to after hour emergencies and on-call responses

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position. Employees in this class are required to undergo alcohol and drug screening and are subject to a criminal background investigation.