Fleet Mechanic: Engines, Electrical & Welding

City-of-Kingsport,-T; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kingsport seeks a journey-level fleet mechanic to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of city-owned vehicles and equipment. You will diagnose faults, perform scheduled preventive maintenance, and ensure safety checks are completed for police cruisers, fire apparatus, buses, and municipal machinery.

Applicants should have two years of journey-level experience or related automotive training, possess a valid driver’s license, and be prepared to work varied shifts with City requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience equivalent to two years full-time journey-level fleet vehicle and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a variety of City of Kingsport-owned vehicles and equipment.
• Perform diagnostic tests to identify malfunctions.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and safety checks on city vehicles.
• Read service manuals and reference materials.

Skills

Fleet maintenance

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Diesel engines

Hydraulic & air brakes

Tool usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years journey-level fleet maintenance

Post-high school automotive/diesel program (substitute)

Tools

Arc welding

Mig welding

Gas welding

Job description

The City of Kingsport seeks a journey-level fleet mechanic to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of city-owned vehicles and equipment. You will diagnose faults, perform scheduled preventive maintenance, and ensure safety checks are completed for police cruisers, fire apparatus, buses, and municipal machinery.

Applicants should have two years of journey-level experience or related automotive training, possess a valid driver’s license, and be prepared to work varied shifts with City requirements.