Fleet Mechanic II: Heavy Vehicles, Diagnostics & Tool Allowance

City of Amarillo; Service (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool Allowance

Job summary

The City of Amarillo seeks a skilled fleet maintenance technician to service a range of vehicles including heavy and light equipment. You will diagnose issues, perform repairs, conduct state inspections, and maintain service records to meet district, state, and federal standards.

The role requires EPA 609 and State Inspector Licenses, with ASE certification preferred and a Texas Class A CDL. The position is weather essential and may require evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent and two years of automotive repair experience.
• EPA 609 Technician Certification required.
• State Inspector License required.
• ASE Certification preferred.
• Valid Texas Class A CDL Driver’s License required or ability to obtain in 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and services on side loaders, dump trucks, rear loaders, transfer trucks and trailers, chipper trucks, VAC trucks and other equipment.
• Maintains records of all services and repairs.
• Practices safety, housekeeping and preventive maintenance in all work.
• Diagnoses vehicle malfunctions using diagnostic equipment to determine repairs or replacements.
• Performs state inspections of transportation equipment to ensure safe operating condition.
• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment including steering, brakes, HVAC, electrical, diesel, transmission, and hydraulics.
• Maintains tools and equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Operates tow truck to transport broken down or snow-bound vehicles.
• Responds to emergency situations to resolve safety concerns.
• Trains other employees as necessary.
• Transports items to ensure availability of materials at the job site.
• Performs general housekeeping of the shop daily.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Diagnostics equipment

Record keeping

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Tool handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

EPA 609 Technician Certification

State Inspector License

ASE Certification

Texas Class A CDL

Tools

Computer diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Job description

The City of Amarillo seeks a skilled fleet maintenance technician to service a range of vehicles including heavy and light equipment. You will diagnose issues, perform repairs, conduct state inspections, and maintain service records to meet district, state, and federal standards.

The role requires EPA 609 and State Inspector Licenses, with ASE certification preferred and a Texas Class A CDL. The position is weather essential and may require evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed.