Fleet Mechanic: Heavy-Duty & Emergency Vehicle Tech

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance (group and dependent)

Sick leave and vacation leave

11 paid holidays

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness clinic

Job summary

The City of Alexandria is seeking a Fleet Mechanic to perform mechanical repairs on city fleet vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, buses, and related equipment within the Transit Department. This full-time, on-site position requires a mix of diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and road repairs to keep emergency and service vehicles in safe operation.

Minimum qualifications include a High School diploma or GED with vocational training in automotive/diesel repair and a Louisiana CDL-B with air brakes

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with vocational or technical training in automotive and/or diesel equipment repair.
• Valid State of Louisiana CDL-B driver's license with air brakes and passenger endorsement within five (5) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs mechanical repairs on gas and diesel automotive and mechanical equipment, such as lawnmowers, boats, trailers, forklifts, engines, transmissions, differentials, electrical systems, front ends, brakes, and AC systems. Uses diagnostic equipment and road tests to ensure repairs and completes work orders; performs minor welding and fabricating as needed; may operate a forklift.
• Under general supervision performs mechanical repairs and skilled maintenance activities to restore fleet vehicles and equipment to service and safe operation.

Skills

Mechanical repairs

Diesel & gas engines

Electrical systems

Welding & fabrication

Vehicle inspection

Education

High School diploma or GED with vocational training

Job description

The City of Alexandria is seeking a Fleet Mechanic to perform mechanical repairs on city fleet vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, buses, and related equipment within the Transit Department. This full-time, on-site position requires a mix of diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and road repairs to keep emergency and service vehicles in safe operation.

Minimum qualifications include a High School diploma or GED with vocational training in automotive/diesel repair and a Louisiana CDL-B with air brakes