Fleet Equipment Technician III (Automotive, Heavy Equipment)

AustinTexas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 4,010,000 - 5,158,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Austin's Fleet Mobility Services is seeking a skilled Fleet Equipment Technician III to maintain and repair our heavy- and light-duty vehicles and trailers across multiple departments. You will perform complex engine tune-ups, diagnose and repair hydraulic and electrical systems, and ensure safety and compliance with CDL requirements.

This essential role supports the city’s operations and requires strong technical knowledge and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years of experience in a related field.
• Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
• Completion of an accredited automotive, diesel or related certification program may substitute for required experience up to a maximum of six (6) months. An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for experience, up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex gasoline and diesel engine tune-ups and overhauls.
• Repairs engines, carburetors, transmissions, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and other complex vehicle components.
• Repairs heavy equipment specifically serviced by the service center.
• Disassembles, repairs, services, reassembles, and reinstalls vehicle accessories and systems including brakes, transmissions, hydraulic or pneumatic systems, cooling systems and radiators, air conditioning, suspension, vehicle generators, carburetors and fuel injection, starters, and pumps.
• Performs wheel alignments on heavy equipment such as crawler loaders, backhoes and bulldozers.
• Operates and uses acetylene torch to repair equipment.
• Records maintenance and service data on designated forms.
• Performs preventive maintenance, as required.

Skills

Vehicle repair knowledge

Mechanical skills

Safety practices

Reading technical manuals

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Automotive Certification

Associate degree substitute for experience

Bachelor/Advanced degree substitution for experience

Job description

About This Position

At the Austin Fleet Mobility Department, we’re proud to play a vital role in keeping our city moving forward. Managing more than 7,800 vehicles across 25 departments—including Fire, Police, EMS, Austin Energy, and Austin Water—we support the essential services that make Austin thrive, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and efficiency.

Job Description:

Fleet Equipment Technician III (Automotive, Heavy Equipment)

Purpose:
Under general direction, performs skilled and specialized mechanical repairs on vehicles and motorized equipment, including trailers maintained by Fleet Services. This position is considered to be at the journeyman level within the Fleet Equipment Technician occupation.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

• Performs complex gasoline and diesel engine tune-ups and overhauls.
• Performs specialized work and repairs on engines, carburetors, transmissions, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and other complex vehicle components.
• Repairs heavy equipment specifically serviced by the service center.
• Disassembles, repairs, services, reassembles, and reinstalls vehicle accessories and systems, including brakes, transmissions, hydraulic or pneumatic systems, cooling systems and radiators, air conditioning, suspension, vehicle generators, carburetors and fuel injection, starters, and pumps.
• Performs wheel alignments on all types of heavy equipment, such as crawler loaders, backhoes and bulldozers.
• Operates and uses acetylene torch to repair equipment.
• Records maintenance and service data on designated forms.
• Performs preventive maintenance, as required.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluations, training and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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 specialized types of vehicles diagnostic testing and analysis equipment and tools used in vehicle repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of fleet operations and services.
• Knowledge of tasks such as work team concepts and productivity techniques, safety practices, City policy and procedure and other operational requirements.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals.
• Ability to interact with tact and courtesy and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years of experience in a related field.
• Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
• Completion of an accredited automotive, diesel or related certification program may substitute for required experience up to a maximum of six (6) months. An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for experience, up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Requires a Class "C" driver's license. If required, must obtain an appropriate Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 120 days of employment with the City.
• If applicable, must be licensed within six (6) months of employment as a Texas State Vehicle Inspector in accordance with Texas Department of Public Safety procedures and regulations.
• Must be certified within six (6) months of employment with respect to EPA standards in air conditioning service, repairs, and Freon recovery, including Freon recovery equipment operations.

Physical Requirements:

• Essential duties are performed in a service center environment with exposure to a variety of motorized equipment, spare parts, tools, oil and lubrication, corrosive liquids, and other potentially hazardous materials.
• Incumbent may be exposed to loud noise, warm and cold conditions, standing for long periods, frequent stooping and bending, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Individuals will need to have good eye-and-hand coordination and read and write in dimly-lit conditions.

Equipment Hand Tool Requirements:

• An incumbent must provide his or her own hand tools, including wrenches, sockets, ratchets, toolbox, etc., as a condition of employment.
• The individual must meet the minimum hand tool requirements within six (6) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry related certifications: (ASE, EVT, Dealer specific certification, etc.), or the ability to obtain with 6 months of employment.
• Experience in maintaining/repairing diesel fueled vehicles and equipment.
• Experience in maintaining/repairing refuse vehicles and equipment.
• Experience in maintaining/repairing fire fighting apparatus/equipment.
• Experience in maintaining/repairing industrial/construction/heavy duty vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in reading and writing English necessary to the level of tasks performed.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in English including manuals, schematics, and instruction panels.

Notes to Candidate:

NOTE: Cover letters and resumes are not being accepted for this position.

Pay Range: $29.11- $37.44

Work Schedule & Location:

The schedule for this position is subject to change based on business and operational needs. Shifts may vary and can include day, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday hours. Possible shifts include 5:00 AM -12:00 PM; 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM; 8:00 PM - 7:00 AM.

Occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work may also be required. Fleet Mobility Services maintains various services centers located within Austin, TX.

The role may be assigned to different locations, and the work schedule may include participation in a rotational on-call program. This may require the technician to return to work outside of regular hours or perform field repairs as needed.

Commercial Driver's License Requirement - CDL:

This position requires a license for the operation of commercial vehicles in the state of Texas within one hundred twenty (120) days of employment. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Essential Employee Designation:

This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained on site to assist with operations and recovery.

Applicants are expected to follow all directions as listed in this job posting.

Additional Information:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) is required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization or institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
• If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we may contact your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please be sure you have listed at least 3 references in the application with correct contact information.
• If you are in the military or are a military veteran, you will need to provide a copy of the Member 4 page of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
• More than one round of interviews may be required.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The department reserves the right to close the posting after 7 calendar days.
• Cover letters and resumes are not being accepted for this position.
• Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.
• We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

Secondary Employment:

• All Austin Fleet Mobility Services employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.
• Austin Fleet Mobility Services must review all secondary employment.
• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application

Skills Assessment:

A skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

When the same or an additional vacancy occurs within a department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the hiring department may offer the additional position to another top candidate from the same candidate pool, or, advertise for the new position.

Driving Requirement:

This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver's License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Benefits:

Working with the City of Austin provides a number of benefits including medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HEREfor more information.

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