Diesel Technician

City of Raleigh North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading city in North Carolina is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to join their award-winning Vehicle Fleet Services team. The role involves maintaining a diverse fleet of vehicles, leading a team of technicians, and ensuring operational excellence. Candidates should have a strong background in fleet maintenance, leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and quality. This position offers a rewarding career with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Five years of fleet maintenance experience related to assignment.
• Valid North Carolina Class C and B Commercial Driver’s licenses.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains heavy and light duty vehicles.
• May serve as lead worker assigning work and monitoring completion.
• Generates and tracks work orders; monitors service time.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Leadership

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This position is beingre-advertised. Candidates who have previouslysubmittedan applicationand were referred to the hiring manager are still being considered and do not need to reapply.

Our Vehicle Fleet Services team is proud to have been recognized as the #1 Fleet in the Nation in 2023 and an Elite Fleet in 2024 by GFX. We're excited to continue our success and are looking to add a talented Diesel Mechanic to our award-winning team. Join us for a rewarding career with outstanding opportunities, great work hours, comprehensive benefits, a team-oriented environment, and the potential to grow and expand your knowledge in the fleet management industry.

Do you have a knack for fixing things and a passion for keeping fleets running like clockwork? Are you ready to step into a leadership role where your skills and expertise will make a real impact? If so, we want you on our team! We’re looking for a Fleet Maintenance Specialist, Senior to join the Vehicle Fleet Services team and help us keep our heavy and light-duty vehicles and equipment in top shape—while leading a team of talented technicians!

Here at Vehicle Fleet Services, we take great pride in our fleet and the work required to maintain it. We have a diverse range of vehicles and equipment, and we’re looking for an experienced, hands-on professional to take the lead in ensuring that everything keeps running smoothly. If you’re ready to put your expertise to work and lead a team while making a real difference, this is the place for you!

Work location will be one of the following facilities:
Central Operations Facility - 2501 North Raleigh Blvd., Raleigh, NC
Public Works Vehicle Fleet Services Heavy Equipment Shop 4120 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC
Public Works, 7702 Burwell Road, Raleigh, NC

Work Hours:
Monday-Friday 7 AM - 3:30 PM or Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM (depending on location)

• Diagnoses, repairs, services, and maintains heavy and light duty vehicles and equipment; determines need for repair or replacement of components; determines in-house serviceability or need for external vendor repair; replace tires; repairs or rebuilds hydraulic valves, wiring systems, brakes, suspension, electrical systems, and/or performs specialty equipment repair work; performs road calls for field equipment repairs
• May serve as lead worker assigning work and monitoring work completion
• Performs preventative maintenance of vehicles and equipment; prepares and maintains maintenance schedules; inspects and tests maintenance and repair work to ensure quality levels and completion
• Maintains inventory levels in stockroom and reconciles inventory counts; issues parts and supplies from stockroom; obtains vendor quotes and requisitions for parts and/or services; may monitor reports and order fuel; verifies invoice accuracy upon receipt; may assist in commissioning new and decommissioning surplus equipment and completing condition statements
• Generates and tracks work orders; monitors service time and expedites repairs as needed; documents work activities; enters system data noting labor and supplies used
• Assists with operation of shop and completion of related paperwork; communicates with customers regarding vehicle and equipment issues; provides supervisory coverage when needed
• May assist in preparing annual budget by preparing equipment specifications, reviewing vendors, and making recommendations

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED and five years of fleet maintenance experience related to assignment

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Air Conditioning Certification

Knowledge of:

• Vehicle and related equipment maintenance principles and methods
• Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others
• Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning, and monitoring work
• Fleet operations analysis and implementation of improvements
• Development and enforcement of policies and procedures
• Customer service principles
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment
• Business math computations
• Filing and record-keeping principles
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations (based on assignment)

Skill in:

• Diagnosing, assessing, and evaluating vehicle maintenance and repair needs
• Coordination of deadlines and prioritization of work demands
• Training and coaching of staff
• Vehicle/equipment inspections and identification of issues related to function or safety
• Original research and compilation/assemblage of data
• Organization of tasks, meeting deadlines, and prioritization of competing demands
• Providing directions to others in order to meet standards
• Proofreading and error correction
• Maintenance and updates of data and documentation
• Comprehension of reference books and manuals
• Organization and maintenance of records and files
• Operation of assigned tools and equipment
• Interpretation and application of laws, codes, regulations, and standards
• Providing customer service
• Utilization of computers and relevant software applications
• Communications and interpersonal skills as applied to interactions with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information

ADA and Other Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work:
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); and frequent exposure to intense noise.

Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.