Fleet Maintenance Technician

City-of-Raleigh-N; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Raleigh seeks a Fleet Maintenance Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain the fleet of solid waste equipment and vehicles. You will oversee quality control and ensure operational readiness across multiple vehicle types, including heavy‑duty diesel units.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, 1–3 years in vehicle maintenance, and a NC Class C license. Work environment spans outdoor, shop, and vehicle settings with safety‑critical duties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; 1–3 years’ experience in vehicle maintenance or related field
• Equivalent mix of training and/or experience may substitute
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Knowledge of heavy‑duty diesel equipment and basic automotive systems
• Ability to work as part of a fleet maintenance team
• Comfort with office computer use for record-keeping and diagnostics

Responsibilities

• Transports vehicles from facilities for maintenance, repairs and body shop estimates
• Analyzes and prioritizes service requests to maintain operational readiness
• Performs basic automotive and emergency equipment diagnosis and repairs (battery, tire, fueling, cleaning)
• Responds to emergency service calls for batteries, tire repairs, and minor repairs
• Manages storage of vehicles at designated facilities and motor-pool locations
• Transports refuse vehicles to City garages and approved vendors for maintenance
• Performs quality control checks on vehicles serviced by City garages and outside vendors
• Maintains and organizes files, shop computer databases, and paperwork

Skills

Safe driving

Diagnostics and repairs

Prioritizing work

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Fleet Maintenance Technician will perform a broad range of specialized repairs requiring advanced knowledge and experience. They will use independent problem-solving skills to diagnose and repair technical problems, keeping the fleet of vehicles safe and serviceable. The Fleet Maintenance Technician will be overseeing quality assurance/control. This position ensures the proper maintenance, repair, and overall operational readiness of the fleet of vehicles used by Solid Waste. This position is devoted to diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining solid waste equipment, vehicles, and related systems.

About Us:

Solid Waste Services is responsible for the collection and processing of residential garbage, recycling, and yard waste materials along with several specialized collection services. Our department is committed to providing high-quality waste management, disposal, and recycling services for all our valued customers. As an essential and critical service, we take great pride in our role in the preservation and protection of the community’s natural resources and sustainable growth. The Fleet Maintenance Technician supports the Operations Division of Solid Waste Services. The fleet is comprised of 114 vehicles including Automatic Side Loaders, Rear Loaders, Front-End Loaders, Roll-Offs, and Knuckle Booms. There is also a small selection of light-duty vehicles used by field staff that falls under the Fleet Maintenance Technician’s responsibility.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Transports vehicles from various facilities for maintenance, repairs and body shop estimates
• Analyzes and prioritizes service requests for vehicle maintenance to maintain operational readiness
• Performs basic automotive and emergency equipment diagnosis and repairs, such as battery and tire replacement, fueling, cleaning, removal of equipment, and other general servicing duties
• Answers emergency service calls for batteries, tire repairs, and other minor automotive repairs
• Manages the storage of vehicles at designated facilities and motor-pool locations
• Transports refuse vehicles to City garages and City-approved vendors for vehicle maintenance and repair
• Performs quality control checks on vehicles serviced by City garages and outside vendors
• Maintains and organizes files, shop computer databases, and paperwork

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; 1 to 3 years’ experience in vehicle maintenance or a related field

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

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

Knowledge Of:

• Basic characteristics and repairs of heavy-duty diesel equipment
• Modern office practices and procedures including the use of standard office equipment and computer applications such as word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications

Skill In:

• Safe driving
• Using automotive servicing tools and equipment for diagnostics and repairs
• Customer service
• Prioritizing work assignments

Ability to:

• Work as a team member with other Fleet Maintenance Technicians
• Maintain and organize files, shop computer databases and paperwork
• Perform routine and basic heavy-duty equipment servicing and repairs
• Transport and move vehicles as needed
• Assist mechanics in installation, repair or removal of police equipment
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions

ADA and Other Requirements

Work Environment and Physical Effort:

Medium: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an outdoor or street environment (near moving traffic), a shop environment and in or around vehicles. Employees may occasionally work in an office or similar indoor environment.

Work Exposures:

There is frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts. Employees may be occasionally exposed to extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals or substances and loud noises.

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.