Fleet Equipment Technician II — Heavy Equipment & Diesel

City of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 74,528,000 - 92,667,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin is hiring a Fleet Equipment Technician II to perform skilled repairs on a diverse vehicle fleet, including heavy equipment and trailers. You will conduct tune-ups, preventive maintenance, wheel alignments, and use diagnostic tools in a service-centered shop environment.

Requires strong reading of manuals, safe work practices, and the ability to communicate clearly with city staff and the public.

Qualifications

• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Knowledge of methods, systems and components, and materials used in repair and servicing of vehicles and other equipment including, motorized heavy equipment and trailers.
• Knowledge of various types of vehicle diagnostic testing and analysis equipment and tools used in vehicle repair and maintenance.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals.
• Ability to understand and follow work-related instructions and directions.
• Ability to follow safety practices and procedures needed to operate equipment safely.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.

Responsibilities

• Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
• Performs basic tune-ups on gasoline and diesel engines. Works on various mechanical, electrical, hydraulic/pneumatic, suspension, and cooling systems and components including, removal and reinstallation (R&R).
• Performs repairs and maintenance on heavy equipment such as crawler loaders, backhoes, and bulldozers.
• Conducts preventive maintenance on vehicles.
• Performs basic wheel alignments on vehicles.
• Operates and uses an acetylene torch in the repair of equipment.
• Records maintenance and service information and data on designated forms.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostic testing

Heavy equipment repair

Oral and written communication

Reading technical manuals

Safety practices

Team work

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in related field

Automotive/diesel certification program

Tools

Diagnostic testing equipment

Job description

City of Austin is hiring a Fleet Equipment Technician II to perform skilled repairs on a diverse vehicle fleet, including heavy equipment and trailers. You will conduct tune-ups, preventive maintenance, wheel alignments, and use diagnostic tools in a service-centered shop environment.

Requires strong reading of manuals, safe work practices, and the ability to communicate clearly with city staff and the public.