Fleet Mechanic

Salt Lake City Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Fleet Mechanic to join their Public Services Fleet Division. This role involves skilled diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on a diverse range of light and heavy vehicles, including electric vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in identifying mechanical and electrical issues, conducting safety inspections, and using modern diagnostic tools. With a commitment to keeping the city's fleet operational and safe, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying full city benefits, including health insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Health Insurance (95% premium paid by city)

Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Paid vacation and personal leave

Six weeks paid parental leave

Retirement contributions

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 annually

Discounted supplemental benefits

Qualifications

• 4-6 years experience in vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Knowledge of automotive mechanic and welding trades.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnosis, repairs, and maintenance on light and heavy vehicles.
• Conduct safety inspections and emissions tests as required.

Skills

Diagnosing mechanical problems

Electric vehicle maintenance

Welding (oxyacetylene and electronic)

Safety inspections

Using diagnostic tools

Education

Certification for vehicle safety inspections

ASE certifications (preferred)

Tools

Standard automotive tools

Modern diagnostic equipment

Power tools

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Job Description

Incumbent performs journey-level, skilled diagnosis, repairs and maintenance on heavy and light vehicles and equipment and electric vehicles (EV, throughout), depending on assignment and operational needs.

Position Title

Fleet Mechanic

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Fleet Mechanic to perform skilled diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on a wide range of light and heavy vehicles and equipment, including electric vehicles. This position involves identifying and resolving mechanical and electrical issues, conducting safety inspections, and overhauling key components such as engines, transmissions, brakes, and hydraulic systems. Work is performed under the supervision of a shift supervisor and requires accurate documentation using modern diagnostic tools and computer systems.

About The Team

The Public Services Fleet Division is an internal service that maintains and repairs City vehicles, equipment, and machinery. These range from Police and Fire vehicles, snowplows and road construction equipment, to the loaner electric vehicles used by City employees. Applicants for roles in the Fleet Division can expect to directly provide or support the skilled mechanics or procurement processes that it takes to keep the City’s vehicles and equipment moving and operating safely.

Position Hourly Range

$25.60 - $33.68/hr based on qualifications and experience.

This Position Is Eligible For Full City Benefits, Including

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Key Responsibilities

• Performs diagnosis, repairs, and maintenance on heavy equipment or light equipment, or both, depending on assignment and operational needs.
• "Light" equipment includes but is not limited to police and other passenger cars, pick-ups, tow trucks, vans, ATV and other four-wheelers, Cushmans, small tractors, mowers, snow blowers, accessories, hydraulics and other motive and non-motive equipment.
• "Heavy" equipment includes, but is not limited to bulldozers, loaders, pavers, brooms, power shovels, packers, plows, fire trucks, hydraulics, accessories and other motive and non-motive equipment.
• Acquire EV training and certificates.
• Diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems. Reviews vehicle and equipment history files to assist in determining frequency and possible cause of problems. Determines materials and parts required. Repairs, overhauls or replaces all equipment components, including but not limited to, engines, transmissions, clutches, brakes, steering, differentials, and hydraulic, electrical, computer, fuel and cooling systems.
• Instructs, mentors and assists with on-the-job training of Fleet Mechanic trainees.
• Tunes motors using standard test equipment. Performs safety inspections and may do emissions tests as required. Replaces defective parts.
• Performs oxyacetylene and electronic welding as required. May fabricate special equipment; layout, cut and fit material for welding.
• Services equipment with oil, grease and water. Checks and services batteries. Checks and lubricates transmissions and differentials. May change and mount tires.
• Uses normal hand tools, as well as power tools, and modern test or diagnostic equipment to perform necessary repairs, adjustments, overhaul or component replacement. Keeps current on repair and diagnostic technology by studying repair manuals and other production literature, as well as attending specific schools or classes as required.
• Maintains standard shop records, reflecting amount of time, type of repair, parts used and job orders. Will use a computer to input and retrieve data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four to six (4-6) years experience in the operation, repair, adjustment, overhaul and general maintenance of passenger vehicles, light and heavy trucks and equipment and EV’s. Experience must also include work performed on one or more of the following specialized types of vehicles or equipment: street or runway maintenance, snow removal, sanitation, fire or other emergency and off-road equipment.
• Knowledge of standard practices, equipment, tools of the automotive mechanic and welding trades; ability to diagnose and correct defects in a wide variety of "light" equipment, "heavy” equipment and EV, depending on assignment.
• Must possess all hand tools necessary to complete assigned duties.
• Must possess certification for vehicle safety inspections and vehicle emission tests (or ability to obtain within six months of hire).
• Possession of a valid state driver's license or Utah driving privilege card. Will be required to possess a Utah State Commercial Driver's License, Class A.
• May be required to possess industry related ASE certifications.

Working Conditions

• Moderate-to-heavy physical activity. Considerable standing, crouching and stooping in uncomfortable positions. Frequent lifting of weights up to 80 pounds or more. Exposure to fumes, dust, grease, solvents, contaminants, dirt, dampness, heights, noise, objectionable odors, and inclement weather.
• Occupational hazards also include injuries from accidents.
• Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

DEPARTMENT

Public Services- Fleet

Full Time/Part Time

Full time

Scheduled Hours

40

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Government Administration

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