Diesel Fleet Mechanic | Certification Stipend & Growth

City of Lansing; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification stipend

Education reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Accommodations available

Job summary

The City of Lansing seeks four Fleet Mechanic positions in the Fleet Services Division of the Public Service Department to maintain and repair medium/heavy-duty trucks and equipment. This role offers opportunities to develop specialized diesel skills in a stable environment.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment installation, and on-site calls in all weather. A strong background in welding and a valid CDL with endorsements is required, plus related certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• AND four years of experience in repairing Medium/Heavy duty (diesel) trucks, equipment and passenger vehicles; AND two years of experience in welding/fabrication.
• Combination of training and work experience may be considered.
• ASE Master Medium/Heavy Certification is highly preferred.
• Two year certification in heavy trucks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance inspections on fleet vehicles and equipment (cars, generators, trucks, complex construction equipment, fire apparatus and other powered equipment).
• Mounts and repairs specialized equipment, designs and fabricates devices using welding and cutting equipment.
• Cleans and disinfects vehicles involving bodily fluids.
• Installs equipment on trucks including snow-plows and frames, underbody scrappers, dump truck bodies, saltboxes, sand spreaders, and trailer hitches.
• Makes service calls driving a variety of vehicles/equipment, responding to breakdowns outside the complex in all weather conditions.
• Prepares and maintains handwritten and computer-generated work records of garage activities daily.

Skills

Diesel mechanic expertise

Welding and fabrication

Preventive maintenance

Vehicle diagnostics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

4 years experience in Medium/Heavy diesel trucks

2 years welding/fabrication

ASE Master Medium/Heavy Certification

2 year certification in heavy trucks

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

The City of Lansing seeks four Fleet Mechanic positions in the Fleet Services Division of the Public Service Department to maintain and repair medium/heavy-duty trucks and equipment. This role offers opportunities to develop specialized diesel skills in a stable environment.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment installation, and on-site calls in all weather. A strong background in welding and a valid CDL with endorsements is required, plus related certifications preferred.