Fleet Maintenance Technician

Geneva, City of (IL); Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Geneva is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Technician to join the Public Works team. Working under the Fleet Supervisor, you will perform highly skilled mechanical work to diagnose and repair a diverse municipal fleet of vehicles and equipment, applying your technical expertise in a hands-on environment. Regular hours are 7 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with evenings, weekends and holidays off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with an associate's degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology.
• Three years' experience diagnosing and repairing vehicles and equipment.
• Experience maintaining a diverse fleet of municipal vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Experience with diesel engines, electrical diagnostics, hydraulics, or computerized vehicle systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair a variety of municipal vehicles and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance, including oil changes, tire rotations, fluid checks, and routine inspections.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and other vehicle systems.
• Use diagnostic equipment, service manuals, and technical resources to identify problems and determine appropriate repairs.
• Perform brake, suspension, steering, engine, transmission, and other component repairs as necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, parts, labor, and vehicle service history.
• Identify safety concerns, recommend corrective actions, and help ensure vehicles and equipment remain in safe operating condition.
• Coordinate with department personnel to prioritize repairs and minimize vehicle downtime.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment, including the proper use and care of tools and equipment.
• Assist with parts inventory, equipment tracking, and other fleet-related activities as necessary.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Mechanical repair

Electrical diagnostics

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology

CDL or ability to obtain within 1 year

ASE certifications or relevant training

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

The City of Geneva is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Technician to join the team that keeps engines revving at Public Works. Under the general direction of the Fleet Supervisor, this position performs highly skilled mechanical work to maintain, diagnose and repair a diverse fleet of municipal vehicles and equipment. This position offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a hands-on environment where your work directly supports the delivery of essential public services.

• Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair a variety of municipal vehicles and equipment, including cars, trucks, emergency vehicles, and heavy equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance, including oil changes, tire rotations, fluid checks, and routine inspections.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and other vehicle systems.
• Use diagnostic equipment, service manuals, and technical resources to identify problems and determine appropriate repairs.
• Perform brake, suspension, steering, engine, transmission, and other component repairs as necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, parts, labor, and vehicle service history.
• Identify safety concerns, recommend corrective actions, and help ensure vehicles and equipment remain in safe operating condition.
• Coordinate with department personnel to prioritize repairs and minimize vehicle downtime.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment, including the proper use and care of tools and equipment.
• Assist with parts inventory, equipment tracking, and other fleet-related activities as necessary.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma along with an associate's degree in Automotive and/or Diesel Technology; and
• Three years' experience in complex diagnosis and repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Experience maintaining a diverse fleet of vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Experience with diesel engines, electrical diagnostics, hydraulics, or computerized vehicle systems.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or the ability to obtain one within one year of employment.
• ASE certifications or relevant technical training are highly desired.

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.

Regular hours for this position are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with evenings, weekends and holidays off. The City of Geneva offers an exceptional benefits package that includes comprehensive insurance as well as generous time off. Additionally, employees participate in the Illinois Municipal Fund (IMRF) retirement plan and have access to other self-funded retirement savings accounts. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Geneva and IBEW Local 196. The full CBA can be found on the City's website. This position is required to live within the stated residency requirement of 16 miles (straight-line distance) of the City's corporate boundaries within the first year of employment. A link to the residency map is included here if needed. The green and yellow areas of the map are acceptable per the CBA. The City is currently in negotiations with IBEW 196 for a successor agreement. New terms, pay rates, etc. will be effective May 1, 2025.