Fleet Maintenance Technician

The City of Saginaw; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 63,524,000 - 85,618,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Saginaw is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and specialized equipment that support public services.

The role offers progression through entry, intermediate, and advanced levels, with wage starts at $22.15/hour and increases to $29.88/hour based on experience and certifications. Candidates must be safety‑minded, mechanically inclined, and ready to join a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (all levels).
• Valid State of Michigan Driver's License.
• Entry Level: up to one year basic vehicle or equipment maintenance experience.
• Intermediate Level: 1 year gov't fleet experience or 3 years heavy-duty experience; basic welding; CDL-A; 4 Michigan certifications; own tools.
• Advanced Level: 3 years gov't fleet or 5 years heavy-truck experience; advanced welding; CDL-A; Master HD Truck Mechanic; own tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on light-, medium-, heavy-duty, and specialized equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections and operational checks.
• Diagnose and repair engines, transmissions, hydraulics, electrical, fuel systems.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and modifications.
• Respond to field service calls and emergencies, including weather events.
• Maintain work orders, time records, and parts inventory in software.
• Perform bodywork and basic collision estimates.
• Maintain tools and shop area in safe condition.
• Follow safety procedures and department policies.
• Provide training or direction to entry-level staff.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics

Repairs

Welding (Stick/MIG)

Safety compliance

Field service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

*Open to SEIU hourly members and the public*

SEIU Hourly members must apply within the first 14 days of this posting to be considered as an in-house candidate. Any applications received after the first 14 days will be considered with applications from the public.

Applications will be screened. Those qualified will be invited to participate in an oral interview. Applicants must successfully pass the selection process by 70% or better to proceed in the process.

This posting is subject to close after 14 days

The City of Saginaw is seeking skilled and motivated individuals to join our Fleet Management team as a Fleet Maintenance Technician. This position plays a vital role in maintaining and repairing the City’s diverse fleet of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and specialized equipment that support essential public services.

If you are mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and ready to contribute to a collaborative team environment, we encourage you to apply.

Position Overview

Under direct supervision of the Fleet Foreman and Fleet Administrator, the Fleet Maintenance Technician performs preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on City-owned motorized equipment. Assignments are based on operational needs, skill level, and certifications.

This position offers multiple classification levels with advancement opportunities based on experience, certifications, and demonstrated competencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and service repairs on light-duty (Class 1-2), medium-duty (Class 3-6), heavy-duty (Class 7-8), and specialized equipment
• Conduct safety inspections and operational checks
• Diagnose and repair engines, transmissions, drivelines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, fuel systems, and related components
• Perform welding, fabrication, and equipment modifications
• Respond to field service calls and emergency breakdowns, including during inclement weather events
• Maintain accurate work orders, time records, and parts inventory using computerized fleet maintenance software
• Perform bodywork and painting, including basic collision estimates
• Maintain shop tools, equipment, and work areas in safe and orderly condition
• Follow all safety procedures, departmental policies, and manufacturer guidelines
• Provide training or technical direction to entry-level staff as assigned

Advancement Opportunities

Advancement to higher pay levels is based on meeting required education, experience, certification standards, and successful competency assessment.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (all levels)

Experience & Certification Requirements

Classification level and pay grade are based on qualifications.

Entry Level (SEIU F) [Starting at $22.15 / hour]

• Up to one (1) year of experience performing basic vehicle or equipment maintenance and repair
• Valid State of Michigan Driver's License

Intermediate Level (SEIU I) [Starting at $26.01 / hour]

• One (1) year of experience maintaining vehicles/equipment for a government entity OR
• Three (3) years of experience working on heavy-duty trucks and motorized equipment
• Basic welding (Stick and MIG)
• Valid Michigan Driver's License and CDL-A (no restrictions)
• At least four (4) State of Michigan Heavy-Duty Mechanic certifications (or ASE equivalents)
• Must provide own tools

Advanced Level (SEIU L) [Starting at $29.88 / hour]

• Three (3) years of government fleet maintenance experience OR
• Five (5) years of heavy-truck/equipment experience
• Advanced welding capabilities (aluminum preferred; welding assessment required)
• Valid Michigan Driver's License and CDL-A (no restrictions)
• Master Heavy-Duty Truck Mechanic certification (all six State of Michigan categories)
• Must provide own tools

This is physically demanding work requiring frequent lifting (up to 100 pounds), standing, climbing, kneeling, and working around heavy equipment. The environment includes exposure to loud noise, mechanical parts, fumes, chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions.

Technicians must be available to work varied shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and respond to emergency situations outside normal working hours.