Fleet Maintenance Technician (Temporary)

El Paso Texas; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of El Paso is seeking a temporary fleet mechanic to repair and maintain a range of city vehicles, including trucks, buses, and cars. Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, performing overhaul work as needed, and ensuring compliance with maintenance standards.

Incumbents may need ASE/CFR certifications, a valid CDL, and background checks for airport operations. Position is for 6 months with potential extension up to one year, reporting to the fleet supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or higher and two years of journey level automotive or diesel mechanic experience.
• Some positions may require ASE certification within six months of appointment.
• Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state.
• Some positions may require Texas Class “B” CDL or equivalent from another state.
• Some positions may require EPA certification for refrigerant recycling and recovery within six months of appointment.
• Criminal background check and federally mandated security clearance for airport work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and undertake a variety of fleet repair, maintenance and upkeep of work assignments.
• Repair, recondition and maintain trucks, automobiles, buses and other City vehicles and equipment with gasoline, diesel or alternative fuels.
• Assess, diagnose, analyze, recommend and undertake overhaul repair and maintenance as per work orders.
• Identify parts, supplies and materials needed; remove, inspect, install and replace components; test repairs.
• Maintain files, records, logs and reports; interact with officials and the public to provide information and resolve inquiries.
• Perform duties of immediate supervisor or coworkers during absences and keep area clean.

Skills

Fleet repair & maintenance

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Automotive diagnostic tools

Diesel engines knowledge

Job description

MOS Codes: None

Education and Experience

High School Diploma, GED, or higher, and two (2) years of journey level automotive or diesel mechanic experience.

Licenses and Certificates

• Some positions may be required to obtain and maintain Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification within six (6) months of appointment.
• Texas Class ”C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state.
• Some positions may require a Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or equivalent from another state.
• Some positions may require Environmental Protection Agency certification for refrigerant recycling and recovery within six (6) months of appointment.
• Special Requirements:
• Incumbents of positions requiring a CDL or of a safety sensitive nature are subject to drug and alcohol testing, and may be required to pass physical qualification examinations in accordance with federal regulations.
• Some positions must pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearance for working at an airport.

Under general supervision, perform and undertake a variety of broad to specific fleet repair, maintenance and upkeep of work assignments.

Repair, recondition and maintain a variety of trucks, automobiles, buses and other City vehicles and equipment with gasoline, diesel or alternative fueled internal combustion engines. Involves: Assess, diagnosis, analyze, recommend and undertake overhaul repair, maintenance and upkeep tasks required based on work orders received. Identify parts, supplies and materials needed. Remove, inspect, install, and replace a variety of parts and items. Test and validate repairs and maintenance work. Perform regularly scheduled, emergency repair and/or preventative maintenance work. Determine compliance with established repair, maintenance and upkeep standards, operations and expectations. Update and maintain files, records, logs and reports. Interact with officials, contractors, employees, other departments or the general public to provide accurate information to inquiries, resolve problems and respond to inquiries.

Perform related duties as required. Involves: Perform duties of immediate supervisor or coworkers as necessary to ensure continuity of operations during absences. Maintain cleanliness of work area and tools.

Note: This is a temporary position for 6 months with the option to extend for up to one year.