Fleet Mechanic I

City of Wilson; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Wilson is seeking a Fleet Mechanic II to perform mechanical repair and maintenance duties on city vehicles and equipment. The role includes diagnosing malfunctions, performing repairs, and ensuring vehicle safety. Candidates should have specialized training and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Completion of specialized training in mechanical repair.
• 1-2 years of related experience.
• Forklift operator license required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose malfunctions in vehicles.
• Repair or replace faulty parts and perform preventive maintenance.
• Respond to emergency situations and make repairs in the field.

Skills

Knowledge of maintenance tools

Skill in repair of vehicles

Skill in using diagnostic equipment

Education

Specialized training in mechanical repair

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Power tools

Job description

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Wilson is a city of around 50,000 people located in the heart of eastern North Carolina. We are about an hour from the Research Triangle and the buzz of the Raleigh area, and you can also quickly reach the North Carolina beaches.

The City of Wilson is known for innovation and outstanding service. We have top-rated, nationally accredited police, fire and recreation departments. Our parks and sports facilities are among the best in the nation, and our Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a unique and beautiful attraction that hosts concerts, farmers markets and the N.C. Whirligig Festival among other events. We are in the process of building a downtown field to host a Milwaukee Brewers’ minor league team starting in 2026.

Wilson has the strongest manufacturing base in our part of the state, including tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Greenlight citywide broadband services help technology-based companies flourish.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that brings additional value to your total compensation. To learn more about our benefits package, click on the ‘Benefits’ tab above.

The hiring range for this position is $37,051.40 (minimum salary) to $51,025.41 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications.

The purpose of this position is to perform mechanical repair and maintenance duties on city vehicles and equipment. Successful performance helps ensure that the city's vehicle and equipment needs are met by a fleet of safe and well maintained vehicles.

The work consists of related technical duties. The complexity of the systems in need of repair contributes to the complexity of the position.

An incumbent in this position may be designated as Fleet Mechanic II.


Major Duties

• Inspects, diagnoses, and locates malfunctions in mechanical, electrical, air and hydraulic systems on city vehicles and equipment; performs general and skilled mechanical, hydraulic and fabrication work.
• Replaces or repairs faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering components, hoses, and electrical system.
• Operates complex diagnostic equipment and hand and power tools used to repair and maintain city vehicles.
• Responds to emergency situations and makes repairs in the field; arranges transport of disabled vehicles to shop.
• Performs North Carolina inspections; inspects and replaces emission control devices; completes inspection forms.
• Maintains work time and material records.
• Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Cleans and washes motorized equipment as necessary; performs general cleaning and maintenance necessary to keep department tools and equipment in operable condition.
• Performs minor cutting and welding repairs on equipment; fabricates brackets, linkages or tools as needed to repair vehicles.
• Operates a wrecker to transport out-of-service vehicles.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Guidelines

• Guidelines include city safety policies and procedures, OSHA, EPA, and UST standards and regulations, repair manuals and vehicle specifications, supervisory instructions, and local, state, and federal laws. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

• None

Education/Experience Requirements

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Forklift operator license
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated and a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of hire.

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel powered equipment.
• Knowledge of fuel, braking, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of diagnostic equipment, and hand and power tools used in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in the use of portable computer diagnostic equipment.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• The work is typically performed in a stockroom or garage, while intermittently standing, walking, crouching, bending, or stooping.
• The employee may be exposed to much dust, dirt, grease, and to machinery with moving parts.
• The employee frequently lifts light, and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must distinguish between shades of color.