Diesel Technician - Senior - 2nd Shift - Sweden Rd. Shop

City of Charlotte; Coulwood (VA); In loco; USD 35.000 - 51.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

$2,000 sign-on bonus

Annual tool reimbursement

Boot and prescription safety glass_reb

12 paid holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

City of Charlotte’s Fleet Management Division is seeking a Senior Diesel Technician to lead diagnosing and repairing a large heavy-truck fleet, including sanitation and construction equipment.

You'll work with ASE-certified technicians, use modern diagnostic tools, and participate in training incentives and tuition reimbursement while enjoying a robust benefits package and sign-on bonuses. Weekend shifts may be required.

Competenze

• Three years of relevant work experience.
• Must obtain NC Inspection License within 6 months of hire.
• Must obtain Class B CDL within one year of hire.

Mansioni

• Diagnose and repair heavy truck fleet and equipment.
• Repair electronically controlled diesel engines, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Document work performed using fleet maintenance software.
• Interact with fleet operations and customers to ensure repairs are completed.
• Follow safety procedures and work weekends/holidays as needed.

Conoscenze

Heavy truck repair

Diesel engines

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Formazione

Technical degree

ASE certification

Strumenti

Fleet maintenance software

Diagnostic tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Department: General Services Department

Salary: $25.67 - $36.88 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America's Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

Join the award-winning Fleet Management Division of the City of Charlotte as a Senior Diesel Technician and become part of a team that keeps one of the region's most advanced municipal fleets running strong. You'll work alongside a dedicated group of ASE-certified Medium/Heavy Truck technicians, supporting essential services for both the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.

In this senior-level role, you'll take the lead on diagnosing and repairing a wide range of equipment, including heavy trucks, sanitation vehicles, and construction equipment. You'll apply your expertise to complex systems such as electronically controlled diesel engines, advanced electrical and braking systems, hydraulics, and specialty municipal equipment.

We equip our technicians for success with:

• Modern garages featuring column lifts and state-of-the-art diagnostic tools
• Climate controlled shop
• Access to OEM factory software, tooling, and training
• Uniforms provided
• $250 boot and prescription safety glass reimbursement annually
• A diverse fleet of over 7,000 assets, offering variety and challenge
• Career growth opportunities, including ASE training incentives and tuition reimbursement
• An annual tool reimbursement of $1000
• $2,000 sign-on bonus
• 5% Differential for working on sanitation equipment.
• 2.5% Shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions
• 2.5% Commercial Driver License incentive for valid Class A & B CDL holders
• 12 paid holidays

If you're a skilled diesel technician looking to take your career to the next level in a supportive, high-performance environment-we want to hear from you.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Daily evaluation, inspection, diagnosis and repair of heavy truck fleet, construction equipment, sanitation equipment, and occasionally fire apparatus.
• Diagnosis and repair of complex electronically controlled diesel engines, modern electrical systems, on and off-road equipment drivetrains, air braking systems, steering and suspension, and complex hydraulic systems on fleet assets.
• Inspect vehicle systems, perform preventative maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of failed components on vehicle's body, chassis and auxiliary systems.
• Utilize fleet maintenance software to accurately document work performed.
• Communicate with all levels of fleet operations and customers ensuring repairs are completed.
• Interpret manuals, electrical diagrams, and diagnostic software.
• Understand and follow safety procedures.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays on occasion.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of methods, tools and materials used in maintaining and repairing heavy trucks, heavy truck related equipment, sanitation equipment, and construction equipment.
• Understanding of electrical and hydraulic schematics, commitment to life-long learning, keeping pace with new technology.
• Ability to effectively be part of a team.
• Works in organized, clean and safe manner.
• Ability to diagnose defects in a range of equipment including but not limited to heavy trucks, sanitation equipment, construction equipment, and light vehicles.
• Analyze, evaluate, and effectively write diagnosis and recommendation of work being performed to complete work orders.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to pass background and motor vehicle license check.
• Ability to work holidays, some weekends, and overtime.
• Ability to travel out of town for training on occasion.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. of equipment and/or tools.
• Must have or obtain the following licensures within 6 months (180) days of hire: NC Inspection License, AC Recover and Recycling License
• Must have within one year of hire: Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Must have basic hand tools and tool storage upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree or certification from an accredited technical school/college/university.
• ASE Heavy/Medium Truck certifications
• Manufacturer training certification recognized by ASE.
• At least three years of experience related to heavy truck and diesel engine repair.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three (3) years of relevant work ex